Taverns
Locale
The Idiotic Quarterstaff
Card games are prohibited in this establishment.
Menu
- Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.
- Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.
- Ploughman's Lunch. Hard boiled egg, shaved meat, cheese, bread, and preserves.
Characters
- Elvira Marid. Human Lamplight ♀
- Kharda Wright. Halfling Paladin ♀
- Patrick Frost. Human Cleric ♂
Rumours
- A cat keeps screeching late at night, but no one has ever seen it.
- A mind flayer is in town, and is controlling some people's minds.
- The baker lost his leg years ago when he was an adventurer.
The Buoyant Ark Tavern
You must answer a riddle to enter this watering hole.
Menu
- Lasagna. Classic pasta dish.
- Borscht. No one knows what this stuff is.
- Egg and Sausage on Toast. A sandwich for breakfast.
Characters
- Garry Selentia. Gnome Architect ♂
- Bundringo Grail. Half-Elf Alcoholic ⚥
- Keeley Walker. Human Dean ♀
Rumours
- An old crone promised that a wave was going to come soon and wash away the sinners.
- An iron golem protects the town from enemies, though no one has ever seen him.
- Honey made from the nearby beekeepers is blue.
The Dagger And Pick
This tavern used to be the city jail.
Menu
- Sloppy Ugnar. Chopped meat in a bun.
- Golden Potatoes. Small round yellow potatoes roasted and topped with melted butter.
- Dragon's Egg Omelette. The claim that this is made from real dragon eggs is highly suspect.
Characters
- Frances Shimmer. Tiefling Woodcutter ♀
- Richard Scott. Half-Orc Actor ♂
- Sisco Kastrix. Dwarf Vintner ⚥
Rumours
- There's a vein of gold nearby.
- The prince's betrothal was not blessed by the king.
- The jailer locked himself in the jail cell because he was drunk.
Morwen Briggs's Taphouse
This tavern floats a foot off of the ground.
Menu
- Butter Carrots. Baby carrots swimming in butter.
- Honey Glazed Ham. A thick slice of ham covered in a honey glaze.
- Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
Characters
- Nora Alhara. Half-Orc Houndmaster ♀
- Bart Firebrand. Half-Orc Oracle ♂
- Lois Marshall. Halfling Bear Leader ♀
Rumours
- The brother down the road is said to have tieflings working there.
- The barkeep likes to get in fights.
- The local tavern is going out of business.
Kelsey Wright's Inn
There is a strange inscription above the door.
Menu
- Maple Brown Sugar Pecans. Snack while you drink.
- Pine Nuts Salad. The nuts are quite rare in these parts.
- Cream of Glowing Mushroom Soup. You know how mushrooms glow in dungeons? It's that, but you can eat it.
Characters
- Neil Terryn. Elf Poet ♂
- Brenda Rana. Dwarf Minstrel ♀
- Sibylle Bozier. Half-Elf Alchemist ♀
Rumours
- A knight came to town last week riding a sphinx.
- The constable's wife is a hag in disguise.
- The local cemetery has had various bodies dug up over the last few months.
The Loving Diver
Thick bands of wood frame the outside walls. They are painted a unique teal colour.
Menu
- Blackened Cod. Freshly caught, freshly burnt.
- Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
- Pumpkin Soup. The pumpkin's rich flavour makes a great soup.
Characters
- Reeve Briggs. Elf Shipwright ♂
- Jacek Belet. Halfling Physicist ♂
- Friedrich Hamilton. Dwarf Grocer ♂
Rumours
- Cultists have come to town.
- It hasn't stopped raining in weeks because someone angered the gods.
- It's almost time to pay taxes.
The Logging Butcher
The door seems to open from the bottom up.
Menu
- Marriage Soup. Greens and meat married in a soup.
- Chicken Soup. When the place is out of noodles.
- Bangers and Mash. Sausages and mashed potatoes.
Characters
- River Ghani. Half-Orc Sorcerer ⚥
- Karen Roderick. Gnome Guard ♀
- Raadi Winter. Halfling Poultry Keeper ♂
Rumours
- The constable had to flee town after killing a man.
- The drinks in the tavern are watered down.
- A local girl has gone missing.
The Cleaning Cobbler
The bartender claims this tavern used to be carried upon a giants back.
Menu
- Roasted Stag. Big ol deer guy. Roasted.
- Bangers and Mash. Sausages and mashed potatoes.
- Bear Meat Sausage. The bear meat is very hard to work with.
Characters
- Roxy Gale. Tiefling Cult Leader ♀
- Max Bozier. Human Sheriff ⚥
- Eric Enola. Elf Road Master ♂
Rumours
- A halfling named Cade was found dead last night.
- An elf named Cameron lost his wife recently.
- The mayor is said to be a skin changer.
Cyntia Coal's Taphouse
No candles or torches are lit in this tavern at night.
Menu
- Cheese Plate. A bunch of cheeses for the table.
- Flame Roasted Pepper. A red pepper roasted over, duh, flame.
- Cockatrice Soup. Tastes like evil chicken.
Characters
- Jared Marshall. Tiefling Scientist ♂
- Vivi Wazels. Gnome Hatter ♀
- Walter Banes. Half-Elf Ringmaster ♂
Rumours
- The barkeep will arm wrestle for money.
- A nearby cavern houses a long dead Lich's lair.
- has wings that they keep hidden.
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