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The Seedy Potboy

Map of The Seedy Potboy

The sign above the door is clearly broken.

Menu

  • Bear Meat Sausage. The bear meat is very hard to work with.
  • Carrot Cake. Great choice for dessert!
  • Rock Stew. It's not actually rocks ...

Characters

  • Parker Deverin. Tiefling Madame ⚥
  • Vivian Moontree. Elf Miller ♀
  • Randle Dresdain. Tiefling Ranger ♂

Rumours

  • The butcher is thought to be a zombie.
  • The baker's wife hasn't been seen in days.
  • Giants have been spotted prowling along the countryside.

The Sliding Butcher

Map of The Sliding Butcher

You have to know the password to enter this tavern.

Menu

  • Halfling Pretzels. Pretzels, but tiny.
  • Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.
  • Broth. Not a lot of choice here. But, uh, here's some broth.

Characters

  • Eden Zaros. Dwarf Furniture Maker ♀
  • Mace Weston. Tiefling Acater ♂
  • Tenjon Terryn. Human Cabbie ♂

Rumours

  • Trolls inhabit the nearby mountain range.
  • A coven of witches have moved into the inn.
  • A druid named Malfurian is willing to pay well for mistletoe.

The Serene Tooth

Map of The Serene Tooth

This tavern is currently out of ale.

Menu

  • Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
  • Rock Stew. It's not actually rocks ...
  • Flame Roasted Pepper. A red pepper roasted over, duh, flame.

Characters

  • Salvatore Zaki. Human Barber ♂
  • Leo Rowanfang. Half-Orc Poultry Keeper ♂
  • Haryk Knight. Half-Elf Baron ♂

Rumours

  • A mill worker claims he saw a giant worm the other day.
  • The barkeep and his wife are polyamorous.
  • Pixies live in the woods here. It's said they'll grant a wish to anyone who finds them.

The Shaking Bone

Map of The Shaking Bone

The sign above the door has a painted black skull upon it.

Menu

  • Collard Greens. Iron helps us play.
  • Brown Sugar Glazed Pork. Sweet and salty.
  • Carrot Cake. Great choice for dessert!

Characters

  • Charlie Dalton. Half-Elf Host ⚥
  • Beatrix Banes. Half-Orc Mason ♀
  • Eden Fitzgerald. Human Druid ⚥

Rumours

  • An army from a far away land is marching. They're expected to reach the town within a fortnight.
  • A local girl has gone missing.
  • The butcher is thought to be a zombie.

The Mysterious Lance

Map of The Mysterious Lance

There are not stools, chairs, or tables in this tavern.

Menu

  • Roasted Eel.. Pretty good if you like gross things.
  • Tentacle Stew. It's delicious if you close your eyes.
  • Porridge. Hot mush for breakfast!

Characters

  • Leo Bloodhoof. Elf Lecturer ♂
  • Ahsoka Malfoy. Dwarf Book Binder ♀
  • Beatrix Wolfbrother. Tiefling Ranger ♀

Rumours

  • One of the local inns is said to also be a brothel.
  • The royal children are bratty and The King is looking to ship them off to other lands.
  • The magistrate has been bitten by a wererat.

The Royal Goose

Map of The Royal Goose

A cat sleeps on the bar.

Menu

  • Noodles and Sauce. Noodles in meat sauce.
  • Challah. A classic bread. Makes great French Toast.
  • Bean Salad. Some beans. There's white beans, and red ones, and, um these dark ones.

Characters

  • Gwen Monroe. Human Seamstress ♀
  • Stella Lonerock. Halfling Clockkeeper ♀
  • Rowan Shadowmourne. Gnome Chancellor ⚥

Rumours

  • Adventurers have gone missing at River of the Bailey.
  • You may summon any elemental at Pool of the Wharf.
  • The local constable is a vampire.

Levi Blaze's Tavern

Map of Levi Blaze's Tavern

Famous for its salad bar. Salad and taverns, what a great mix!

Menu

  • Veggie Stew. Stew with various vegetables.
  • Cheddar Frittata. There is parsley on top.
  • Lamb Chops. Don't think about the cute little lamb when you eat these.

Characters

  • Cloee Darwin. Tiefling Toll Keeper ♀
  • Rebecca Alma. Elf Grocer ♀
  • Katya Silverleaf. Half-Elf Sommelier ♀

Rumours

  • You may summon any elemental at Anvil of the Wind.
  • A mind flayer is in town, and is controlling some people's minds.
  • Purple worms are heading straight for the town.

The Unwelcome Pot

Map of The Unwelcome Pot

The local militia keeps a room reserved in the back of this tavern.

Menu

  • Bangers and Mash. Sausages and mashed potatoes.
  • Pecan Pie. Like grandma used to make.
  • Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.

Characters

  • Blake Hadwell. Dwarf Jester ⚥
  • Sibylle Erwin. Tiefling Monk ♀
  • Qualen Bowes. Dwarf Doctor ♂

Rumours

  • If you order a light ale the barkeep just pours half the cup out.
  • The Queen has been cursed.
  • The drinks in the tavern are watered down.

The Parking Chef

Map of The Parking Chef

An unusual aroma emanates from the kitchen.

Menu

  • Kraken Bisque. We're pretty sure there's no kraken in this.
  • Bread Soup. Hope you like bread!
  • Carrot Cake. Great choice for dessert!

Characters

  • Lara Norman. Half-Elf Shaman ♀
  • Kyris Vonner. Elf Farrier ♂
  • Karth Mowbry. Elf Mercer ♂

Rumours

  • There's a vein of gold nearby.
  • A new weapons store is going to open soon.
  • One man claims dragons don't, and never have, existed.

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