Taverns
Locale
The Lucky Snake Inn
There are big spider-webs in the corner. And big spiders in those webs.
Menu
- Flame Roasted Pepper. A red pepper roasted over, duh, flame.
- Pickled Beans. Great crunch and acidity.
- Challah. A classic bread. Makes great French Toast.
Characters
- Fribbington Hemlock. Human Undertaker ⚥
- Jade AnaanShan. Halfling Goldsmith ♀
- Marilyn Ellis. Half-Elf Con Artist ♀
Rumours
- Walking skeletons have been spotted at night.
- An iron golem protects the town from enemies, though no one has ever seen him.
- The baker is rumored to be cutting his flour with a powdered cleaning solution to save money.
The Sliding Bone
You must be blindfolded before entering this tavern.
Menu
- Beef Cheeks in Red Wine. We're not telling you which cheeks.
- Ploughman's Lunch. Hard boiled egg, shaved meat, cheese, bread, and preserves.
- Halfling Hash. Hashed spuds with extra butter. Served in a bowl the perfect size for any Halfling.
Characters
- Mugheer Dempsy. Human Nanny ♂
- Bart Faelyn. Tiefling Hermit ♂
- Yoko Molyneaux. Tiefling Builder ♀
Rumours
- It's said a farmer found a mummy when a section of his land caved in.
- Last week someone caught a fish with a human face in the pond.
- A princess is hiding out in town because she refuses to marry someone.
The Gazing Harpy
There's a five foot tall statue of a dragon carved out of stone just outside the door.
Menu
- Halfling Hash. Hashed spuds with extra butter. Served in a bowl the perfect size for any Halfling.
- BLT Roc Egg. Bacon, lettuce and tomato served in between a sliced hard boiled Roc egg.
- Hot Tea. Calming and warming.
Characters
- Olivier Selentia. Human First Mate ⚥
- Sahin Moran. Human Chaplain ⚥
- Doran Amal. Dwarf Man At Arms ⚥
Rumours
- The King is rumored to have died, but the people have not been told.
- Tiny men and women have been seen among the rafters of the tavern.
- Bandits were chased out of town by the militia.
The Deserted Priest
There is a large polished silver hanging behind the bar.
Menu
- Pine Nuts Salad. The nuts are quite rare in these parts.
- Carrot Cake. Great choice for dessert!
- Egg Battered Bread. French toast for world's that don't contain France.
Characters
- Jackson Fordragon. Halfling Elder ♂
- Helen Crump. Half-Elf Furniture Maker ♀
- Max Mervor. Half-Elf Cleric ⚥
Rumours
- If you order a light ale the barkeep just pours half the cup out.
- Travelers have found a hundred corpses at Theodora's Menhir.
- The baker is rumored to be cutting his flour with a powdered cleaning solution to save money.
Kalth Norton's Tavern
There are bookshelves lining the walls here.
Menu
- Smoked Sausage. Extra smoke is extra great.
- Lasagna. Classic pasta dish.
- Antipasto Platter. Meat and cheese and stuff.
Characters
- Finley Mervor. Half-Orc Outlander ⚥
- William Ghani. Tiefling Host ♂
- Nelson Malfoy. Half-Orc Illuminator ♂
Rumours
- The armorer for the king has been turned into a horse by dark magic.
- The nearby pond has a sea monster of some sort in it.
- A pack of wolves have been prowling about at night.
The Tottering Belfry Taphouse
One window of this tavern is shattered.
Menu
- Chicken Soup. When the place is out of noodles.
- Battered Toast. A breakfast specialty, bread battered in egg and fried.
- Buttermilk Biscuit. A biscuit served with jam.
Characters
- Rowan Marshall. Gnome Castellan ⚥
- Raed Black. Human Nurse ♂
- Bruce Shadowmourne. Halfling Monk ♂
Rumours
- A travelling salesman came last night looking to sell stolen goods.
- was killed by an evil wizard.
- The trees here are alive.
The Warped Rapier Taphouse
Some sort of strange shrubbery is growing across the stoop.
Menu
- Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.
- Sloppy Ugnar. Chopped meat in a bun.
- Collard Greens. Iron helps us play.
Characters
- Hugo Reece. Gnome Ward ♂
- Riley Tinkereye. Halfling Seer ⚥
- Evonne Sybil. Human Glassblower ♀
Rumours
- The constable had to flee town after killing a man.
- The King is thinking about forgiving taxes this year.
- Titan of the Hide was the site of a brutal battle. Ghosts are said to haunt it.
The Dreaming Parapet
The bartender will juggle 5 knives for 1 gp.
Menu
- Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.
- Bean Salad. Some beans. There's white beans, and red ones, and, um these dark ones.
- Cheese Plate. A bunch of cheeses for the table.
Characters
- Gregory Jones. Halfling Roper ♂
- Cynthia Barrow. Dwarf Chiropractor ♀
- Owen Travis. Half-Orc Barbarian ♂
Rumours
- A star in the night sky has moved.
- The mayor is thinking about starting a town militia.
- is on the run from someone.
The Nimble Tome
No humans are allowed in this tavern.
Menu
- Apple Fritter. Chunks of apple battered and fried.
- Hot Coffee. Warm you up and give you a kick in the pants.
- Sausage Ball. It's sausage, but in a ball.
Characters
- Mugheer Roundtree. Elf Book Binder ♂
- Jody Ferrier. Half-Elf Almoner ♀
- Roxy Sybil. Half-Elf Fisher ♀
Rumours
- One of the local inns is said to also be a brothel.
- A local girl has gone missing.
- was killed by wolves.
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