Taverns
Locale
The Wending Harper
There is a jousting tourney held once a month out back.
Menu
- Bread Trencher. A hard loaf of bread with the middle dug out and filled with stew.
- Sausage Ball. It's sausage, but in a ball.
- Horn of Heimdall. A drinking horn the size of a horse's leg. If you finish it, you get your name carved on the wall of heroes.
Characters
- Larson Davis. Half-Orc Apothecary ♂
- Aela Enola. Elf Gravedigger ♀
- Omar Karim. Half-Orc Commissar ♂
Rumours
- The prince's betrothal was not blessed by the king.
- The ale at the bar is non-alcoholic.
- The townmaster wants to build a clocktower in the center of town.
The Herce And Doctor
The bartender is a human woman who says she used to be a pirate.
Menu
- Hand Pies. A pie you can take on the road! Apple, Blueberry, or Cherry.
- Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.
- Navy Bean and Ham Soup. Classic soup, easy to make.
Characters
- Edgar Clarke. Halfling Paladin ♂
- Katherine Harber. Gnome Hatter ♀
- River Enola. Half-Orc Auctioneer ⚥
Rumours
- Thieves have targeted nearby farms.
- A cat keeps screeching late at night, but no one has ever seen it.
- The constable was in a drunken fight.
The Mean Fangs
There's a sign on the wall that says 'no thaumaturgy'.
Menu
- Spiced Chicken Thigh. Well seasoned, and served with coleslaw.
- Flatbread Pizza. Sauce and fixings on a flatbread.
- Corned Beef and Cabbage. A traditional plate of a traditional dish.
Characters
- Maz Cunningham. Gnome Artist ⚥
- Violet Hawkwing. Half-Orc Fighter ♀
- Bernie Rana. Tiefling Herald ⚥
Rumours
- It's said a farmer found a mummy when a section of his land caved in.
- A dragon was killed at Ned's River.
- The baker lost his leg years ago when he was an adventurer.
The Staining Belfry
The tavern has a secret dungeon in the basement.
Menu
- Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.
- Gingerbread Cookie. A delicious treat.
- Cockatrice Wings. Fried in oil.
Characters
- Kaith Watson. Half-Elf Poultry Keeper ♂
- Maria Grail. Dwarf Scullion ♀
- Eden Norman. Gnome Journalist ⚥
Rumours
- There's a mirror in one room at the inn which is actually a doorway to another world.
- The members of the hunting lodge are about to leave and hunt down a weretiger.
- The rats in town are becoming more numerous.
The Unpacking Scribe
There are big spider-webs in the corner. And big spiders in those webs.
Menu
- Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
- Blackened Veggies. A mix of veggies on a skewer and cooked over and open flame.
- Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
Characters
- Finley Briggs. Half-Elf Warlock ⚥
- Cora Wynne. Human Cooper ♀
- Rose Norton. Human Beekeeper ♀
Rumours
- A mating pair of Owlbears have built a nest in an abandoned building nearby.
- A new weapons store is going to open soon.
- Walking skeletons have been spotted at night.
The Tourney And Tanner
This is half a tavern, and half a library.
Menu
- Frozen Cream. A sweet treat for after meals.
- Roasted Stag. Big ol deer guy. Roasted.
- Halfling Pretzels. Pretzels, but tiny.
Characters
- Eden Wilbur. Gnome Hatter ⚥
- Eden Autumn. Human Cartographer ⚥
- Frederick Duffield. Gnome Museum Curator ♂
Rumours
- Thieves have targeted nearby farms.
- Two kids went missing last week. This morning, they showed up in the middle of town, five years older.
- The howls at night aren't wolves, they're hell hounds.
The Dingy Melee Inn
Drinks here are served in rudimentary clay mugs.
Menu
- Bread Soup. Hope you like bread!
- Battered Toast. A breakfast specialty, bread battered in egg and fried.
- Veggie Stew. Stew with various vegetables.
Characters
- Conn Erwin. Human Naperer ♂
- Summer Bozier. Human Crime Boss ♀
- Erolith Reece. Gnome Bear Leader ♀
Rumours
- The towns dogs have seemingly formed a gang.
- Humans and elves are on the brink of a war.
- The town constable is cheating on his wife.
The Burning Belfry
The bartender here likes to invent new drinks.
Menu
- Minestrone Soup. Classic vegetable soup.
- Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.
- Ale. A tavern staple.
Characters
- Charlie Nozzlenuck. Human Fighter ⚥
- Renee Filaen. Gnome Commissar ♀
- Sohali Freeman. Half-Elf Gentleman ♀
Rumours
- An old wizard came to town claiming he had a magic book that can make stories become true.
- Supposedly there's a treasure map hidden underneath the tavern.
- A circus is coming to town.
The Prestigious Carbuncle Taphouse
The seats are made of stone.
Menu
- Sausage Pizza. Sausage and sauce on dough, baked.
- Roasted Stag. Big ol deer guy. Roasted.
- Fried Apples. Absolutely the best way to eat apples.
Characters
- Quentin Windrunner. Tiefling Clockkeeper ♂
- Lulu Ironwill. Dwarf Barbarian ♀
- Fiana Laroque. Half-Orc Scullion ♀
Rumours
- That big abandoned farmhouse has weird sounds coming from it at night.
- was killed by an evil wizard.
- Dwarves dug out a hideout hundreds of years ago nearby, but no one can find it.
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