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The Tourney And Chain

Map of The Tourney And Chain

The sign above the door is brand new.

Menu

  • Giant Spider Legs. Giants eat them, why not us? Cooked over flame.
  • Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.
  • Tortle Stew. Stew that tortles love, lots of fish!

Characters

  • Alys Sybil. Dwarf Sorcerer ♀
  • Ivan Davis. Half-Orc Witch ♂
  • Honey Anwen. Half-Elf Celebrity ♀

Rumours

  • A lord's son has run away to join a group of adventurers.
  • The mayor is going to outlaw adventurers.
  • A large elephant was recently hunted in the woods.

The Winking Tourney

Map of The Winking Tourney

A dog serves food at this tavern, by way of a tray strapped to its back.

Menu

  • Roasted Lizard. A little lizard roasted on a spit.
  • Hush Puppies. Battered and breaded.
  • Bean Salad. Some beans. There's white beans, and red ones, and, um these dark ones.

Characters

  • Rowan Quicktongue. Gnome Gambler ⚥
  • Graak Gleeson. Human Hayward ♂
  • Derrick Graystripe. Half-Orc Busker ♂

Rumours

  • Bandits are rumored to be hiding out in a nearby abandoned home.
  • The butcher is thought to be a zombie.
  • There are mushrooms which grow at The Shamrock Continent that control your mind.

The Moaning Joiner

Map of The Moaning Joiner

The tables here are big boulders.

Menu

  • Fried Quail Egg. A delicate egg fried in a pan. Served with bacon.
  • Red Wine. The wine is perfectly aged.
  • Spiced Chicken Thigh. Well seasoned, and served with coleslaw.

Characters

  • Guthrum Kastrix. Gnome Exile ♂
  • Olivier Elonil. Human Farrier ⚥
  • Ven Shadowmourne. Half-Orc Farrier ♂

Rumours

  • The townmaster wants to build a clocktower in the center of town.
  • The new tavern has a beholder brewing ale in the basement.
  • The inn has a secret dungeon.

The Reconciling Parrot

Map of The Reconciling Parrot

The floor here is heavily slanted toward the back of the room.

Menu

  • Goat Feet. Who would think to serve this?
  • Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.
  • Marriage Soup. Greens and meat married in a soup.

Characters

  • Charlie Oak. Dwarf Soothsayer ⚥
  • Isabella Sorra. Elf Attendant ♀
  • Euphy Massa. Tiefling Troubadour ♀

Rumours

  • The mayor is cheating on his wife.
  • One of the local inns is said to also be a brothel.
  • Last week someone caught a fish with a human face in the pond.

The Hollow Friar Inn

Map of The Hollow Friar Inn

A mug of light ale is a regular mug of ale with half of it poured out on the ground.

Menu

  • Meat Pie. Shredded beef in a pie crust.
  • Cheddar Frittata. There is parsley on top.
  • Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.

Characters

  • Dawn Nighy. Dwarf Scullion ♀
  • Hugo Zantus. Half-Orc Loan Shark ♂
  • Robert Alma. Elf Exterminator ♂

Rumours

  • The royal children are bratty and The King is looking to ship them off to other lands.
  • There is war brewing to the east.
  • If you order a light ale the barkeep just pours half the cup out.

The Frivolous Monastery Taphouse

Map of The Frivolous Monastery Taphouse

Meals here are served on fine china.

Menu

  • Frozen Banana. Dessert before dinner. Yes.
  • BLT Roc Egg. Bacon, lettuce and tomato served in between a sliced hard boiled Roc egg.
  • Bread & Cheese. A tavern staple.

Characters

  • Talia Enola. Human Gameskeeper ♀
  • Cole Crump. Tiefling Actor ♂
  • Penelope Miller. Elf Botanist ♀

Rumours

  • The man in the corner is paying real silver for goblin ears.
  • The local adventurer's guild has vanished, building and all.
  • The ale at the bar is non-alcoholic.

The Plump Trap Taphouse

Map of The Plump Trap Taphouse

Drinks here are served in fine crafted mugs.

Menu

  • Hush Puppies. Battered and breaded.
  • Pork Spare Ribs. Add some dragon sauce to heat things up.
  • Pork chop. Babe? Babe!

Characters

  • Blake Greene. Human Sorcerer ⚥
  • Don Barlow. Tiefling Skomorokh ♂
  • Titus Winter. Gnome Astrologer ♂

Rumours

  • An invisible man has been creating problems in town.
  • A woman says her husband was carried off by a large bat.
  • A kraken was seen at the coast.

The Falchion And Taster

Map of The Falchion And Taster

Pixies flit about, above the patrons heads.

Menu

  • Ogre Eyeballs. A delicacy!
  • Gin. Where the juice?
  • Bowl of Ale. Ale served in a bowl so it's more like a meal!

Characters

  • Jody Echols. Dwarf Vintner ♀
  • Ahsoka Summer. Half-Elf Dutchess ♀
  • Geoffrey Carter. Dwarf Bear Leader ♂

Rumours

  • There is war brewing to the east.
  • Some people in town think the butcher uses human meat.
  • A man in town is a traveller looking to fight the strongest man in each town.

The Heading Bather

Map of The Heading Bather

Wild birds are lining the rooftops.

Menu

  • Dark Amber Ale. A favourite with the locals.
  • Baked Cockatrice. Delicious and nutritious
  • Broth. Not a lot of choice here. But, uh, here's some broth.

Characters

  • Daniel Davis. Dwarf Chiropractor ♂
  • Sumesh Truthseeker. Halfling Ward ⚥
  • Helena Knight. Dwarf Artist ♀

Rumours

  • Purple worms are heading straight for the town.
  • The blacksmith used to be a wizard.
  • A ship was set on fire by the river.

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