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The Haunting Raker

Map of The Haunting Raker

The sign above the door is clearly broken.

Menu

  • Carrot Slaw. Carrots and some other stuff with slaw sauce. What is slaw sauce? No one knows!
  • Bread Trencher. A hard loaf of bread with the middle dug out and filled with stew.
  • Pureed Fish Dish. Excellent choice for those missing teeth.

Characters

  • Tami Davis. Elf Wizard ♀
  • Magda Quinn. Human Glassblower ♀
  • Ezekiel White. Tiefling Warlock ♂

Rumours

  • A young red dragon is living in the forest nearby.
  • was killed by wolves.
  • A local township may be preparing for war.

Alex Thalnir's Inn

Map of Alex Thalnir's Inn

Magic users are banned from this tavern.

Menu

  • Adventurer's Stew. A hearty stew served in a bread bowl.
  • Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.
  • Bowl of Ale. Ale served in a bowl so it's more like a meal!

Characters

  • River Echols. Elf Stablehand ⚥
  • Sarab Nighy. Half-Orc Druid ⚥
  • Jon Vonner. Tiefling Fence ♂

Rumours

  • The magistrate wants to outlaw drinking.
  • Humans and elves are on the brink of a war.
  • There's silver in a nearby mountain.

The Peppery Arrow Taphouse

Map of The Peppery Arrow Taphouse

You can win a free drink if you beat the bartender in an arm wrestling match.

Menu

  • Halfling Soup. I think there's freaking acorns in this.
  • Baked Cockatrice. Delicious and nutritious
  • Duck Egg Omelette. The chef stole the eggs himself. Ask him about it.

Characters

  • Sahin AnaanShan. Gnome Surgeon ⚥
  • Ceri Darkstripe. Half-Orc Castellan ♀
  • Jaden Carson. Tiefling Athlete ♂

Rumours

  • There's a vein of gold nearby.
  • One man in town claims he can control insects.
  • There is a bush which moves around near The Slate Town.

Nena Pierce's Inn

Map of Nena Pierce's Inn

Drinks here are served in fine crafted mugs.

Menu

  • Thunder Lizard Ribs. Ribs from an allosaurus.
  • Potato Salad. Honestly, it's a bit bland.
  • Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.

Characters

  • Natalia Sebastian. Human Poacher ♀
  • Alexis Zantus. Tiefling Dean ♀
  • Chloe James. Half-Orc Bailiff ♀

Rumours

  • Cultists have come to town.
  • A nearby town has had rain for the last year and a half, every day.
  • A widow has been seen sneaking into the magistrate's home at night.

Metjen Watson's Tavern

Map of Metjen Watson's Tavern

There's a well in the front yard of this tavern.

Menu

  • Sloppy Ugnar. Chopped meat in a bun.
  • Apple Fritter. Chunks of apple battered and fried.
  • Ham and Sausage Stuffing. A big serving of baked ham on top of a moun of sausage stuffing.

Characters

  • Parker Clarke. Human Mercer ⚥
  • Erica Stonesworn. Gnome Mason ♀
  • Sahin Sybil. Half-Orc Flautist ⚥

Rumours

  • A manticore is hunting a group of adventurers who killed her mate.
  • A giant rock fell from the sky the other day, a few miles from town.
  • A mind flayer is in town, and is controlling some people's minds.

The Posting Cock

Map of The Posting Cock

An unusual aroma emanates from the kitchen.

Menu

  • Rock Stew. It's not actually rocks ...
  • Onion Soup. Dark broth with a lot of onion.
  • Creamy Mushroom Stew. A thick stew made with a secret spice.

Characters

  • River Crump. Halfling Astronomer ⚥
  • Liara Weston. Human Gameskeeper ♀
  • Zayne Lesley. Half-Elf Scullion ♂

Rumours

  • A nearby farm is haunted.
  • A young girl is said to have powers that help her fight monsters.
  • The barkeep is an ogre in disguise.

The Orange Cobbler Tavern

Map of The Orange Cobbler Tavern

Help is wanted here. They need a new cook.

Menu

  • Lamb Shanks. Who shanked those poor lambs?
  • Roast Goblin. Greenish slightly spoiled meat charred to a crisp. No goblins were harmed in the making of this dish.
  • Chicken Tortilla Soup. Fried corn tortillas in a spicy soup.

Characters

  • Olivier Selwyn. Human Woodcutter ⚥
  • Edmond Pierce. Human Medic ♂
  • Luna Blackclaw. Half-Orc Nanny ♀

Rumours

  • swears they saw a minotaur in the tavern last night.
  • A nearby farm has a miniature horse.
  • There is war brewing to the east.

The Donjon And Stone

Map of The Donjon And Stone

The bartender claims this tavern used to be carried upon a giants back.

Menu

  • Marriage Soup. Greens and meat married in a soup.
  • Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
  • Tentacle Stew. It's delicious if you close your eyes.

Characters

  • Lawson Huon. Human Tanner ♂
  • Blake Potter. Elf Houndmaster ⚥
  • Doran Willow. Halfling Constable ⚥

Rumours

  • was killed by wolves.
  • A portal to the afterlife has opened up in the center of town.
  • The magistrate wants to outlaw drinking.

Roman Greennose's Inn

Map of Roman Greennose's Inn

The signature drink here is called the Wailing Wight.

Menu

  • Hot Coffee. Warm you up and give you a kick in the pants.
  • Fried Hawk Wings. Addictive!
  • Broth. Not a lot of choice here. But, uh, here's some broth.

Characters

  • Simon Bladefist. Human Philosopher ♂
  • Kasim Maelor. Halfling Crofter ♂
  • Symond Stormrage. Elf Gunsmith ♂

Rumours

  • The magistrate is having an affair with a harpy.
  • The town master's nose was split open in a fight.
  • A travelling gnome musician is coming to town later today.

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