Taverns
Locale
Alicia Fae's Taphouse
Pixies flit about, above the patrons heads.
Menu
- Giant Spider Legs. Giants eat them, why not us? Cooked over flame.
- Butternut Squash Soup. it's very, very orange.
- Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.
Characters
- Eden Broadbent. Half-Elf Poacher ⚥
- Linda Quinn. Elf Deserter ♀
- Mona Sams. Half-Elf Druid ♀
Rumours
- There are mushrooms which grow at Shrine of Archelon that control your mind.
- A young red dragon is living in the forest nearby.
- A stranger came to town in the middle of the night.
The Costermonger And Horse
The sign shows a man in full knight armor.
Menu
- Mashed Taters. Some down home cooking!
- Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.
- Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
Characters
- Lara Huon. Dwarf Toll Keeper ♀
- Emily Hemlock. Tiefling Merchant ♀
- Bernie Flintfang. Half-Orc Cutpurse ⚥
Rumours
- A travelling gnome musician is coming to town later today.
- A yeti has been seen nearby.
- Two orcs fought for dominance at Dolan's Castle.
The Covering Tower
This tavern has a few private eating rooms that can be rented.
Menu
- Bacon Lettuce and Tomato sandwich. A BLT. Duh.
- Lamb Chops. Don't think about the cute little lamb when you eat these.
- Broth. Not a lot of choice here. But, uh, here's some broth.
Characters
- Natalia Rucker. Half-Orc Monk ♀
- River Rook. Half-Orc Acrobat ⚥
- Mervyn Ironhand. Dwarf Sailmaker ♂
Rumours
- Someone in the inn is trying to hit passersby with the contents of his chamber pot.
- The town keeper has been stealing money from the town's coffers.
- The lake nearby vanished five days ago.
The Fishmonger And Scorpion
Half the floor has caved in long ago. Don't worry, it's roped off.
Menu
- Cheese Plate. A bunch of cheeses for the table.
- Adventurer's Stew. A hearty stew served in a bread bowl.
- Cockatrice Soup. Tastes like evil chicken.
Characters
- Anya Tinkereye. Gnome Therapist ♀
- Doran Hogan. Elf Wrestler ⚥
- Fribbington Fae. Gnome Prisoner ⚥
Rumours
- Supposedly there's a treasure map hidden underneath the tavern.
- The water in the nearby lake can heal you.
- Adventurers have gone missing at Hiaenna's Monastery.
The Snoring Harper
The floor is sticky. Ew.
Menu
- Nut Bread. Kind of sweet. Pretty good and filling.
- Candied Apples. Apple on a stick with candied topping.
- Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
Characters
- Sarab Sebastian. Tiefling Fletcher ⚥
- Parker Laroque. Halfling Celebrity ⚥
- Samir Duval. Half-Elf Hersir ♂
Rumours
- A nearby town has had rain for the last year and a half, every day.
- The Inn has a secret room somewhere.
- The Inn owner's daughter has run away.
The Lantern And Ostiary
The name of this tavern changes every day.
Menu
- Sausage Pizza. Sausage and sauce on dough, baked.
- Cheese Plate. A bunch of cheeses for the table.
- Fried Apples. Absolutely the best way to eat apples.
Characters
- Ned Deadeye. Elf Wagoner ♂
- Nalgar Jones. Tiefling Athlete ♂
- Malcolm Ghani. Half-Elf Witchdoctor ♂
Rumours
- The town elder is thought to be a dragon in disguise.
- The baker is rumored to be cutting his flour with a powdered cleaning solution to save money.
- A masked man has been seen in town. He broke up a robbery.
The Whimsical Kettle Taphouse
Thick bands of wood frame the outside walls. They are painted a unique teal colour.
Menu
- Manticore Loaf. Mystery meat surprise.
- Chicken Tortilla Soup. Fried corn tortillas in a spicy soup.
- Root Beer. It's not quite alcoholic, but it is freaking delicious.
Characters
- Cyntia Hamlin. Tiefling Alchemist ♀
- Elise Terryn. Gnome Gravedigger ♀
- Jakob Watson. Dwarf Artisan ♂
Rumours
- The mayor is said to be a skin changer.
- The royal children are bratty and The King is looking to ship them off to other lands.
- There's an ancient red dragon at Nico's Temple.
The Cricket And Saint
The sign above the door shows a sad looking man in a cage.
Menu
- Water. For boring people.
- Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!
- Creamy Mushroom Stew. A thick stew made with a secret spice.
Characters
- Jade Knight. Human Nurse ♀
- Rebecca Stonesworn. Gnome Tax Collector ♀
- Ashet Marshall. Tiefling Countess ♀
Rumours
- Adventurers have gone missing at Ruins of the Rogue.
- The armorer for the king has been turned into a horse by dark magic.
- Drow have been coming into town at night and stealing things.
The Laying Queen
The bar is wet.
Menu
- Chef's Choice. We don't know what it's going to be, but it will be good.
- Bread Trencher. A hard loaf of bread with the middle dug out and filled with stew.
- Halfling Soup. I think there's freaking acorns in this.
Characters
- Shark Kensley. Gnome Shipwright ♀
- Devlan Marid. Dwarf Engineer ♂
- Muriel Payne. Halfling Translator ♀
Rumours
- A lord's son has run away to join a group of adventurers.
- A local girl has gone missing.
- A mind flayer is in town, and is controlling some people's minds.
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