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The Weaver And Hilt

Map of The Weaver And Hilt

Half of the tavern was burned down in a recent fire.

Menu

  • Roasted Lizard. A little lizard roasted on a spit.
  • Steak Burger. A thin burger patty on a toasted bun.
  • Hand Pies. A pie you can take on the road! Apple, Blueberry, or Cherry.

Characters

  • Talwyn Crump. Tiefling Charlatan ♀
  • Avery Connington. Gnome Archivist ♀
  • Angie Oak. Halfling Charlatan ♀

Rumours

  • There are three mice in the inn that walk on their hind legs.
  • A kraken was seen at the coast.
  • The magistrate is thinking about arresting the townmaster.

The Juicy Phoenix

Map of The Juicy Phoenix

There's a small pond full of fish in the center of this tavern.

Menu

  • Maple Brown Sugar Pecans. Snack while you drink.
  • Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.
  • Bear Meat Sausage. The bear meat is very hard to work with.

Characters

  • Trixie Mervor. Gnome Squire ♀
  • Katrina Amal. Dwarf Baker ♀
  • Dael Kaye. Human Lamplight ♀

Rumours

  • The magistrate wants to outlaw drinking.
  • The inn has a secret dungeon.
  • One little boy in town was carved from wood and brought to life through magic.

The Squashing Antelope

Map of The Squashing Antelope

Pixies flit about, above the patrons heads.

Menu

  • Adventurer's Meal. Big piece of meat, meet two slices of bread. Take it on the go!
  • Gazpacho. Cold soup.
  • Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.

Characters

  • Frances Nozzlenuck. Elf Gladiator ♀
  • Eden Stonesworn. Halfling Scop ⚥
  • Enzo Defthands. Gnome Surgeon ♂

Rumours

  • The local tavern says their steak is beef, but it's not.
  • The magistrate has been bitten by a wererat.
  • That mangy dog everyone keeps seeing is a wizard in disguise.

The Wayward Prince

Map of The Wayward Prince

You must answer a riddle to enter this watering hole.

Menu

  • Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.
  • Roasted Stag. Big ol deer guy. Roasted.
  • Spiced Chicken Thigh. Well seasoned, and served with coleslaw.

Characters

  • Finley Carrion. Tiefling Scullion ⚥
  • Dieter Mervor. Elf Scholar ♂
  • Don Heartpound. Half-Orc Bandit ♂

Rumours

  • The magistrate's left hand was turned into a flower by a mad witch.
  • The constable was in a drunken fight.
  • A masked man has been seen in town. He broke up a robbery.

The Helping Brewer

Map of The Helping Brewer

The chairs are padded and musty.

Menu

  • Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.
  • Lamb Shanks. Who shanked those poor lambs?
  • Mushroom Meat Skewer. Savoury steak and mushrooms, stabbed by a stick.

Characters

  • Charlie Underhill. Gnome Prisoner ⚥
  • Ivana Duval. Elf Farmhand ♀
  • Ismael Wrynn. Half-Elf Monk ♂

Rumours

  • Someone hid treasure in town.
  • A widow has been seen sneaking into the magistrate's home at night.
  • A woman was seen flying at midnight last night.

Sulfras Pierce's Inn

Map of Sulfras Pierce's Inn

This tavern has no kitchen.

Menu

  • Pot Roast. Hearty and filling.
  • Roasted Lizard. A little lizard roasted on a spit.
  • Lamb Chops. Don't think about the cute little lamb when you eat these.

Characters

  • Dax Pegg. Half-Orc Busker ♂
  • Gavril Reddy. Elf Sheriff ♂
  • Pete Pegg. Halfling Refugee ♂

Rumours

  • The butcher is thought to be a zombie.
  • A local township may be preparing for war.
  • The other day a hunter tried to bring down a deer, but the arrows passed right through the animal.

The Pale Armor Taphouse

Map of The Pale Armor Taphouse

You must solve a puzzle to enter this tavern.

Menu

  • Meatballs on rice. Why no spaghetti?
  • Porridge. Hot mush for breakfast!
  • Fruit Blend. Banana, apple, pineapple, and cherries mixed together.

Characters

  • Mila Autumn. Gnome Fire Eater ♀
  • Nathaniel Colman. Elf Seer ♂
  • Deilos Beech. Half-Orc Wheelwright ♂

Rumours

  • No one stays dead in the neighboring town.
  • The local inn is going out of business.
  • A mill worker claims he saw a giant worm the other day.

Joanna Flintfang's Tavern

Map of Joanna Flintfang's Tavern

The ceiling to this tavern is only five feet high.

Menu

  • Shredded Beef. Served on tortillas.
  • Chicken Soup. When the place is out of noodles.
  • Collard Greens. Iron helps us play.

Characters

  • Ewan Ironroot. Dwarf Hersir ♂
  • Logan Wrynn. Elf Paladin ♂
  • Dottie Molyneaux. Half-Elf Wizard's Apprentice ♀

Rumours

  • A brother and sister are said to be able to speak to one another in their heads.
  • The magistrate wants to outlaw drinking.
  • One man claims dragons don't, and never have, existed.

The Belt And Cowherd

Map of The Belt And Cowherd

Some sort of strange shrubbery is growing across the stoop.

Menu

  • Blackened Veggies. A mix of veggies on a skewer and cooked over and open flame.
  • Bear Meat Sausage. The bear meat is very hard to work with.
  • Bread & Cheese. A tavern staple.

Characters

  • Richard Freeman. Dwarf Exorcist ♂
  • Sebastian Potter. Elf Barber Surgeon ♂
  • Shirley Oak. Half-Orc Exorcist ♀

Rumours

  • The local general goods shop was burned down. Something it was arson.
  • The town keeper has been stealing money from the town's coffers.
  • The butcher is thought to be a zombie.

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