Taverns
Locale
Bernie Hillard's Tavern
Drinks are magically sent to your table after ordering.
Menu
- Broth. Not a lot of choice here. But, uh, here's some broth.
- Strawberries with Cream. Perfect summer indulgence.
- Cockatrice Wings. Fried in oil.
Characters
- Anya Sweeny. Half-Orc Book Binder ♀
- Claudia Connington. Half-Elf Busker ♀
- Lionheart Kensley. Halfling Bouncer ♂
Rumours
- A knight came to town last week riding a sphinx.
- The innkeeper lost the keys to each and every room.
- One man claims dragons don't, and never have, existed.
The Occasional Dipper
The tables here are old whiskey barrels.
Menu
- Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!
- Borscht. No one knows what this stuff is.
- Pot Roast. Hearty and filling.
Characters
- Sandra Gleeson. Half-Elf Celebrity ♀
- Doran Boone. Tiefling Healer ⚥
- Lionheart Selentia. Half-Elf Architect ♂
Rumours
- There is a sword lost in the forest which is said to have power against dragons.
- The armorer for the king has been turned into a horse by dark magic.
- The blacksmith used to be a wizard.
The Engineering Dragon
Two large dogs are tied up right outside the door.
Menu
- Griffon Horn Beer. The beer is particularly good.
- Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.
- Hot Coffee. Warm you up and give you a kick in the pants.
Characters
- Elise Sorra. Human Courtier ♀
- Eve Gellar. Dwarf Wheelwright ♀
- Marilyn Bryce. Human Celebrity ♀
Rumours
- Travelers have found a hundred corpses at Katrina's Cave.
- The local cemetery has had various bodies dug up over the last few months.
- The best breakfast you can get is served at Ivana's Menhir.
The Avaricious Lantern Taphouse
There's a five foot tall statue of a dragon carved out of stone just outside the door.
Menu
- Sausage Pizza. Sausage and sauce on dough, baked.
- Corn Fritter. Corn battered and fried.
- Caramel Apples. Apple on a stick with caramel topping.
Characters
- Morwen Malfoy. Halfling Notary ♀
- Eden Hemlock. Gnome Cleric ♀
- Sohali Arrias. Tiefling Sheriff ♀
Rumours
- There's a beehive nearby where the bees are all blue instead of yellow.
- It hasn't stopped raining in weeks because someone angered the gods.
- The inn has a secret dungeon.
The Moist Wayfarer Taphouse
This tavern has no kitchen.
Menu
- Bread Soup. Hope you like bread!
- Ham and Sausage Stuffing. A big serving of baked ham on top of a moun of sausage stuffing.
- Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
Characters
- Emily Travis. Elf Chef ♀
- Kashida Swiftfoot. Halfling Nurse ♀
- Ismael Mervor. Dwarf Scholar ♂
Rumours
- The statue at the entrance of town is actually a stone golem.
- A kraken was seen at the coast.
- A young red dragon is living in the forest nearby.
Bella Michaels's Taphouse
There are bookshelves lining the walls here.
Menu
- Honey Glazed Ribs. Ribs in a honey glaze.
- Thunder Lizard Ribs. Ribs from an allosaurus.
- Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.
Characters
- Taylor Hume. Half-Orc Page ⚥
- River Lucas. Half-Orc Urchin ⚥
- Dub Faelyn. Gnome Wizard's Apprentice ♂
Rumours
- If you go to The Steel Harbour, you can be healed.
- The barkeep is an ogre in disguise.
- The howls at night aren't wolves, they're hell hounds.
The Lighthearted Footpad
It looks like someone is repairing the stoop.
Menu
- Egg Wrap. A breakfast treat, scrambled eggs served in a tortilla.
- Bowl of Ale. Ale served in a bowl so it's more like a meal!
- Water. For boring people.
Characters
- Haryk Shadowmourne. Human Blacksmith ♂
- Indra Urean. Halfling Entertainer ♀
- Tamara Colman. Halfling Clerk ♀
Rumours
- Three people have gone missing from town.
- An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a flying machine.
- A woman was seen flying at midnight last night.
The Player And Fishmonger
The only chairs here are big cushions on the ground.
Menu
- Caramel Apples. Apple on a stick with caramel topping.
- Ham and Sausage Stuffing. A big serving of baked ham on top of a moun of sausage stuffing.
- Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
Characters
- Akdir Stormrage. Dwarf Paladin ♂
- Rory Adir. Human Monk ♂
- Parker Rowe. Tiefling Taxidermist ⚥
Rumours
- Three people have gone missing from town.
- A ship was set on fire by the river.
- A knight came to town last week riding a sphinx.
The Bulbous Gallon
The tables here are big boulders.
Menu
- Hand Pies. A pie you can take on the road! Apple, Blueberry, or Cherry.
- Spiced Cherries. Unique to this region.
- Orc Mash. A mash made for orcs, not from orc. Whatever meat, veggies, etc is laying around.
Characters
- Kasim Miller. Half-Elf Tax Collector ♂
- Taylor Pierce. Tiefling Goldsmith ⚥
- Hugo Scourge. Tiefling Chandler ♂
Rumours
- Someone is making a flesh golem nearby.
- There's a secret fighting ring below the tavern, where men fight to the death.
- An old woman in town is said to have once loved a king.
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