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The Knowing Gold

Map of The Knowing Gold

This tavern has massive spider-like legs, and is constantly moving.

Menu

  • Mushroom Meat Skewer. Savoury steak and mushrooms, stabbed by a stick.
  • Roast Beef. It's a bit overcooked.
  • Puff Pastry. Good for breakfast or desert!

Characters

  • Parker Mournhell. Dwarf Apothecary ⚥
  • Phoebe Laroque. Halfling Mercer ♀
  • Kaith Ferrier. Halfling Sailmaker ♂

Rumours

  • The ale from the tavern is brewed by gnomes.
  • Someone in the inn is trying to hit passersby with the contents of his chamber pot.
  • The King is thinking about forgiving taxes this year.

The Thirsty Quack Taphouse

Map of The Thirsty Quack Taphouse

This is half a tavern, and half a library.

Menu

  • Egg and Sausage on Toast. A sandwich for breakfast.
  • Boiled Sausage. A big link of sausage that's bloated from being boiled.
  • Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.

Characters

  • Erolith Oathstone. Halfling Prisoner ♀
  • Helsora Weston. Half-Orc Chef ♀
  • Sion Smyth. Elf Barbarian ♂

Rumours

  • The innkeeper lost the keys to each and every room.
  • The local innkeep trades illegal goods from his cellar.
  • The tavern owner feeds customers who don't pay to his dogs.

The Fussy Cardinal

Map of The Fussy Cardinal

You have to know the password to enter this tavern.

Menu

  • Bread Soup. Hope you like bread!
  • Sausage Pizza. Sausage and sauce on dough, baked.
  • Egg and Sausage on Toast. A sandwich for breakfast.

Characters

  • Olivier Wilbur. Halfling Inquisitor ⚥
  • Luna Joygrove. Gnome Celebrity ♀
  • Avery Mattell. Dwarf Fighter ⚥

Rumours

  • The local innkeep trades illegal goods from his cellar.
  • is on the run from someone.
  • The local gang has a new leader.

The Zealous Viper Taphouse

Map of The Zealous Viper Taphouse

Someone started painting the deck out front but the job is only half complete.

Menu

  • Bangers and Mash. Sausages and mashed potatoes.
  • Clam Chowder. Fishy and delishy.
  • Egg Roll. Delicious food from another land.

Characters

  • Maggie Roderick. Dwarf Baker ♀
  • Sawyer Gleeson. Gnome Cabbie ⚥
  • Keeley Simpson. Dwarf Bargeman ♀

Rumours

  • The nearby big city is starting to construct new walls.
  • Over half of the town has gotten a strange pox.
  • Drow have been coming into town at night and stealing things.

The Prince And Lynx

Map of The Prince And Lynx

No humans are allowed in this tavern.

Menu

  • Pasta Salad. Usually served as a side.
  • Garlic Bread. Bread that's garlicy.
  • Flame Roasted Pepper. A red pepper roasted over, duh, flame.

Characters

  • Ui Underhill. Gnome Writer ♂
  • Max Simpson. Dwarf Gentleman ⚥
  • Marek Thom. Dwarf Florist ♂

Rumours

  • Dwarves dug out a hideout hundreds of years ago nearby, but no one can find it.
  • The armorer for the king has been turned into a horse by dark magic.
  • The general goods store owner has a pet homunculus.

The Yellow Crow

Map of The Yellow Crow

There is a big hole in the roof.

Menu

  • Water. For boring people.
  • Bowl of Ale. Ale served in a bowl so it's more like a meal!
  • Beggar's Pie. Cheap meat in a pie.

Characters

  • Katarina Oak. Tiefling Poet ♀
  • Owen Gellar. Halfling Celebrity ♂
  • Jax Loch. Half-Elf Bouncer ♂

Rumours

  • The local inn is going out of business.
  • The town keeper has been stealing money from the town's coffers.
  • A group of adventurers are warning people that a dragon is coming.

The Potable Rogue Inn

Map of The Potable Rogue Inn

A beggar sits outside the door.

Menu

  • Mal's Plate. a veggie offering.
  • Maple Brown Sugar Pecans. Snack while you drink.
  • Carrot Slaw. Carrots and some other stuff with slaw sauce. What is slaw sauce? No one knows!

Characters

  • Nena Rucker. Gnome Outlander ♀
  • Fiona Mulgrew. Dwarf Judge ♀
  • Vuska Stonesworn. Half-Elf Houndmaster ♀

Rumours

  • If you order a light ale the barkeep just pours half the cup out.
  • Dwarves dug out a hideout hundreds of years ago nearby, but no one can find it.
  • The blacksmith used to be a wizard.

The Purse And Bone

Map of The Purse And Bone

The floor is sticky. Ew.

Menu

  • Hogs in Blankets. Mini sausages wrapped up in dough and baked.
  • Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.
  • Pork Spare Ribs. Add some dragon sauce to heat things up.

Characters

  • Jackson Clarke. Human Tanner ♂
  • Olivier Roundtree. Dwarf Innkeeper ⚥
  • Helena Walker. Half-Orc Brewer ♀

Rumours

  • Humans and elves are on the brink of a war.
  • A local girl has gone missing.
  • A giant bird has been spotted near Ralph's Claw.

The Wizard And Bow

Map of The Wizard And Bow

A lute floats in the corner, playing a tune magically.

Menu

  • Sphinx Brisket. Beef and pork cooked together.
  • Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
  • Roasted Lizard. A little lizard roasted on a spit.

Characters

  • Richard Silvertree. Elf Wizard ♂
  • Katherine Marshall. Half-Elf Busker ♀
  • Sawyer Hogan. Gnome Woodcutter ⚥

Rumours

  • A knight came to town last week riding a sphinx.
  • There is war brewing to the east.
  • A group of Kuo-toa live in the pond nearby.

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