Taverns
Locale
The Poulter And Gun
Twin dwarves own this tavern.
Menu
- Egg Battered Bread. French toast for world's that don't contain France.
- Veggie Stew. Stew with various vegetables.
- Borscht. No one knows what this stuff is.
Characters
- Aubrey Selwyn. Half-Orc Taxidermist ♀
- Alaysia Elonil. Tiefling Bishop ♀
- Fiana Masak. Half-Orc Wrestler ♀
Rumours
- Any goods you buy at the general store will vanish within a week.
- The blacksmith here is thought to be an Oni.
- If you order a light ale the barkeep just pours half the cup out.
The Prestigious Drayman Taphouse
The floor is made of stone.
Menu
- Fried Quail Egg. A delicate egg fried in a pan. Served with bacon.
- Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.
- Bread & Cheese. A tavern staple.
Characters
- Olivier Jayid. Halfling Alcoholic ⚥
- Olivier Gale. Tiefling Makeup Artist ⚥
- Trixie Crump. Tiefling Entertainer ♀
Rumours
- There's a weird law on the town books that no one may eat between midnight and dawn.
- The barkeep and his wife are polyamorous.
- The King is thinking about forgiving taxes this year.
The Engineering Tower
The signature dish here is called Harpies Stew
Menu
- Pan Cake. A thin cake made in a pan. Is it breakfast, is it dessert? Why not both!
- Bear Meat Sausage. The bear meat is very hard to work with.
- Mutton Shank. The mutton is particularly good.
Characters
- Julia Clarke. Halfling Debt Collector ♀
- Nikolas Laroque. Gnome Maid ♂
- Miriam Loch. Half-Elf Fighter ♀
Rumours
- A mind flayer is in town, and is controlling some people's minds.
- The magistrate is thinking about arresting the townmaster.
- A manticore is hunting a group of adventurers who killed her mate.
The Interfering Colporteur
A lute floats in the corner, playing a tune magically.
Menu
- Ploughman's Lunch. Hard boiled egg, shaved meat, cheese, bread, and preserves.
- Minotaur Pie. A "meat" pie using a meat substitute. Good for those beings who perhaps share a common ancestor with beef.
- Corn Fritter. Corn battered and fried.
Characters
- Larson Breezehollow. Gnome Bard ♂
- Tanis Rowe. Elf Hofmeister ♂
- Sohali Wilton. Halfling Bladesmith ♀
Rumours
- The mayor is going to outlaw adventurers.
- The barkeep will arm wrestle for money.
- There's a cursed sword in the armory.
The Timely Shield
Red and blue stripes are painted on the walls and ceiling.
Menu
- Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!
- Veal. This dish makes us sad.
- Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.
Characters
- Clark Potter. Half-Elf First Mate ♂
- Ria Pierre-Dupois. Half-Elf Artisan ♀
- Angar Colman. Gnome Necromancer ♂
Rumours
- Humans and elves are on the brink of a war.
- The old blind beggar is pretending. He can see just find.
- The town master's nose was split open in a fight.
The Lighthearted Centaur
A beggar sits outside the door.
Menu
- Golden Potatoes. Small round yellow potatoes roasted and topped with melted butter.
- Ham and Sausage Stuffing. A big serving of baked ham on top of a moun of sausage stuffing.
- Sharp Cheese. Perfect pairing with the wine.
Characters
- Lionheart Boone. Dwarf Acater ♂
- Crispin Lighthands. Halfling General ♂
- Paul Alhara. Human Oracle ♂
Rumours
- A genie lives in a cabin in the woods.
- A star in the night sky has moved.
- It's almost time to pay taxes.
The Craven Chrysolite
The walls of this tavern are rounded.
Menu
- Hogs in Blankets. Mini sausages wrapped up in dough and baked.
- Wren Pot Pie. More popular than you would think.
- Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
Characters
- Esmeralda Hume. Tiefling Paladin ♀
- Raven Lachlan. Tiefling Servant ♀
- Metjen Scott. Gnome Cardinal ♂
Rumours
- A giant rock fell from the sky the other day, a few miles from town.
- A town to the north was swallowed up by a sinkhole.
- A door to the underworld is hidden in town.
Sulfras Terryn's Taphouse
This tavern has no kitchen.
Menu
- Creamy Mushroom Stew. A thick stew made with a secret spice.
- Goat Stew. Hearty stew with stringy goat meat.
- Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
Characters
- Ismael Pierce. Elf Rogue ♂
- Doran Terryn. Human Brewer ⚥
- Frank Grail. Half-Orc Wine Maker ♂
Rumours
- The magistrate is thinking about arresting the townmaster.
- A carriage with no horse and no rider rolled through town last night.
- An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a flying machine.
The Book And Ounce
The tender here has two heads.
Menu
- Roasted Duck. A cute little duck. Roasted.
- Pasta Salad. Usually served as a side.
- Baked Eggplant. It's a vegetable, not an egg! I know eggs aren't even purple!
Characters
- Riley Pierce. Tiefling Paladin ♀
- Vivien Colman. Tiefling Illusionist ♀
- Maz Hale. Human Sorcerer ⚥
Rumours
- More than one dragon has been seen nearby.
- Someone has been stealing clothes.
- One man claims dragons don't, and never have, existed.
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