Taverns
Locale
The Acolyte And Pell
You must be blindfolded before entering this tavern.
Menu
- Broth. Not a lot of choice here. But, uh, here's some broth.
- Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
- Fried Chicken. Chicken that's been fried in oil.
Characters
- Anya Hemlock. Dwarf Host ♀
- Sarab Willow. Halfling Bargeman ⚥
- Sumesh Freeman. Dwarf Commoner ⚥
Rumours
- A mind flayer is in town, and is controlling some people's minds.
- A large lizard was seen nearby.
- Fletcher's Cave provides a steady supply of peons.
The Advising Gambit
The tables here are old whiskey barrels.
Menu
- Chicken Soup. When the place is out of noodles.
- Giant Spider Legs. Giants eat them, why not us? Cooked over flame.
- Wren Pot Pie. More popular than you would think.
Characters
- Fletcher Zaros. Dwarf Naperer ♂
- River Windrunner. Tiefling Bodyguard ⚥
- Kiran Roberts. Halfling Troubadour ♂
Rumours
- A nearby town has had rain for the last year and a half, every day.
- An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a new type of ranged weapon which fires iron balls.
- The bees here make the best honey.
The Collier And Beadle
The bartender is a clockwork construct.
Menu
- Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.
- Bourbon Chicken. Chicken covered in a delicious glaze.
- Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
Characters
- Blake Miller. Dwarf Wizard ⚥
- Reeve Chainbreaker. Dwarf Sheriff ♂
- Claudia Dresdain. Dwarf Tanner ♀
Rumours
- It's almost time to pay taxes.
- A nearby farm is haunted.
- An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a new type of ranged weapon which fires iron balls.
The Loggerheaded Cutpurse Inn
There are two signs to this tavern, each with a different name.
Menu
- Flatbread. A classic staple.
- Maple Brown Sugar Pecans. Snack while you drink.
- Cockatrice Soup. Tastes like evil chicken.
Characters
- Tanis Molyneaux. Tiefling Jester ♂
- Marcel Fordragon. Gnome Wrestler ♂
- Homer Northrend. Halfling Charcoal Burner ♂
Rumours
- The town master's nose was split open in a fight.
- The blacksmith here is thought to be an Oni.
- At midnight the dead can rise for one hour.
The Belfry And Doctor
Drinks here are served in crystal-clear wine glasses.
Menu
- Boiled Sausage. A big link of sausage that's bloated from being boiled.
- Sharp Cheese. Perfect pairing with the wine.
- Fudge. Sweet bars of chocolate.
Characters
- Shark White. Halfling Bartender ♀
- Sawyer Hickory. Human Tax Collector ⚥
- Nick Wood. Elf Street Artist ♂
Rumours
- The baker lost his leg years ago when he was an adventurer.
- If you go to Skull of the Spoon, you can be healed.
- The baker is rumored to be cutting his flour with a powdered cleaning solution to save money.
The Confessing Bow
The signature dish here is called Harpies Stew
Menu
- Lamb Shanks. Who shanked those poor lambs?
- Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!
- Spinach Salad. Iron helps us play.
Characters
- Sion Belet. Dwarf Waiter ♂
- Theodora Sybil. Human Leatherworker ♀
- Jevon Gellar. Tiefling Cheesemaker ♂
Rumours
- The missing kids in town the last few months are the work of a group of gnolls.
- A nearby farm is haunted.
- More than one dragon has been seen nearby.
The Yellow Bow Taphouse
The back room houses a small weapons shop.
Menu
- Pork chop. Babe? Babe!
- Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.
- Hush Puppies. Battered and breaded.
Characters
- Maverick Marshall. Half-Elf Captain ♂
- Kallum Deverin. Half-Orc Oracle ♂
- Fribbington Everett. Tiefling Poultry Keeper ⚥
Rumours
- An old woman in town is said to have once loved a king.
- was killed by zombies.
- The tavern sank into the ground a week ago.
The Mammering Cat
Vines creep up the stone walls. There are so many that the windows are partially covered.
Menu
- Oysters. Raw oyster plate.
- One pan Minotaur Steak. A massive steak cooked with potatoes.
- Pasta Salad. Usually served as a side.
Characters
- Reeve Mehmed. Half-Elf Woodcutter ♂
- Bernie Miller. Half-Elf Silversmith ⚥
- Larson Fordragon. Half-Orc Jester ♂
Rumours
- The blacksmith used to be a wizard.
- Winter is going to be exceptionally rough this year.
- A man has gone mad and is attempting to bring his wife back from the dead.
Arish Ironvain's Inn
You can't see the inside of the tavern because the windows are filthy.
Menu
- 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.
- Meatballs on rice. Why no spaghetti?
- Pumpkin Soup. The pumpkin's rich flavour makes a great soup.
Characters
- Mack Hickory. Tiefling Wizard ♂
- Ego Roberts. Elf Engineer ♂
- Enzo Simpson. Gnome Cleric ♂
Rumours
- The jailer locked himself in the jail cell because he was drunk.
- It's going to snow.
- The baker lost his leg years ago when he was an adventurer.
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