Taverns
Locale
The Conscious Page
The text on the sign is written backward.
Menu
- Bangers and Mash. Sausages and mashed potatoes.
- Chef Salad. Lettuce, some meat, some... what is that thing? It's good, whatever it is!
- Baked Eggplant. It's a vegetable, not an egg! I know eggs aren't even purple!
Characters
- Ui Broadbent. Half-Elf Physician ♂
- Anika Marshall. Elf Farmer ♀
- Don James. Elf Shepherd ♂
Rumours
- The constable's wife is a hag in disguise.
- A mating pair of Owlbears have built a nest in an abandoned building nearby.
- Someone hid treasure in town.
The Guild And Burglar
There's a shady looking customer alone at one table looking to sell illegal goods.
Menu
- Gin. Where the juice?
- Flatbread. A classic staple.
- Roc Leg. Fried and meant for twenty.
Characters
- Laura Bradley. Human Illusionist ♀
- Anto Shad. Dwarf Servant ♂
- Jackson Lighthands. Halfling Shaman ♂
Rumours
- There's a secret fighting ring below the tavern, where men fight to the death.
- Pixies live in the woods here. It's said they'll grant a wish to anyone who finds them.
- There's a vein of gold nearby.
The Spicy Quack Inn
There are two guards standing at the entrance.
Menu
- Raw Veggies. Perfect if you're trying to stay healthy, or just hate yourself!
- Chef Special. Let the cook give you whatever he wants.
- Sausage Ball. It's sausage, but in a ball.
Characters
- Charlie Reedwater. Gnome Archaeologist ⚥
- Brenda Ellis. Dwarf First Mate ♀
- Elana Roundtree. Gnome Queen ♀
Rumours
- Two orcs fought for dominance at Laura's Podium.
- The missing kids in town the last few months are the work of a group of gnolls.
- Trolls inhabit the nearby mountain range.
The Droning Star Taphouse
There is a jousting tourney held once a month out back.
Menu
- Dumplings. Served in chicken broth.
- Chicken Soup. When the place is out of noodles.
- Beef Cheeks in Red Wine. We're not telling you which cheeks.
Characters
- Maz Shad. Halfling Druid ⚥
- Beatrix Deakin. Half-Orc Acrobat ♀
- Maria Shalamayne. Half-Elf Nun ♀
Rumours
- was killed by an evil wizard.
- A nearby cavern houses a long dead Lich's lair.
- A princess is hiding out in town because she refuses to marry someone.
The Remembering Favor
A dog serves food at this tavern, by way of a tray strapped to its back.
Menu
- Bread Soup. Hope you like bread!
- Blackened Cod. Freshly caught, freshly burnt.
- Creamy Chicken Soup. Soup made with a cream base.
Characters
- Yazid Hasan. Gnome Fighter ♀
- Balian Orsan. Tiefling Quartermaster ♂
- Lawson Lachlan. Half-Elf Charlatan ♂
Rumours
- One little boy in town was carved from wood and brought to life through magic.
- A satyr has taken a room at the local inn.
- Last week it rained frogs.
Caitlin Everett's Taphouse
The signature dish here is called Harpies Stew
Menu
- Borscht. No one knows what this stuff is.
- Pickled Beans. Great crunch and acidity.
- Baked Eggplant. It's a vegetable, not an egg! I know eggs aren't even purple!
Characters
- Hart Scott. Dwarf Healer ♂
- Joseph Barlow. Elf Historian ♂
- Kylie Stone. Halfling Marshall ♀
Rumours
- A nearby town wants to join forces and overthrow the King.
- A writer is interviewing local people for some book.
- A nearby farm is haunted.
The Ark And Viper
It's uncomfortably warm inside.
Menu
- Bang bang Cockatrice Bites. A delicious cockatrice meat treat.
- Egg Battered Bread. French toast for world's that don't contain France.
- Pan Cake. A thin cake made in a pan. Is it breakfast, is it dessert? Why not both!
Characters
- Jericho Pierce. Tiefling Entertainer ♂
- Shirley Ali. Half-Elf Waiter ♀
- Fletch Malfoy. Half-Elf Poultry Keeper ♂
Rumours
- The inn has a secret dungeon.
- The local tavern is going out of business.
- The bees here make the best honey.
The Mewling Purse
The signature drink here is called the Wailing Wight.
Menu
- Fried Pickles. So salty but sooo good!
- Egg Roll. Delicious food from another land.
- Kobold Tail. Delicious tangy meat of some sort. Hopefully not real kobold!
Characters
- Iris Lucas. Elf Scullion ♀
- Dottie Mattell. Tiefling Sorcerer ♀
- Levi Ironbane. Dwarf Minstrel ♂
Rumours
- If you go to Lillian's Spire, you can be healed.
- An alleycat was seen playing the lute.
- There's a talking turtle out by the pond.
The Churlish Stool Taphouse
A lute floats in the corner, playing a tune magically.
Menu
- Red Wine. The wine is perfectly aged.
- Pan Cake. A thin cake made in a pan. Is it breakfast, is it dessert? Why not both!
- Hush Puppies. Battered and breaded.
Characters
- Maria White. Dwarf Ropemaker ♀
- Olivier Wolfbrother. Human Smuggler ⚥
- Cora Cinders. Tiefling Naperer ♀
Rumours
- A storm made of magical means is on its way.
- There is a chest full of weapons buried somewhere in town.
- Drow have been coming into town at night and stealing things.
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