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Kandon Dawnpelt's Inn

Map of Kandon Dawnpelt's Inn

This tavern is filled with the delicious scent of fresh baked bread. They don't sell bread.

Menu

  • Broth. Not a lot of choice here. But, uh, here's some broth.
  • Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!
  • Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.

Characters

  • Hart Wazels. Human Cabbie ♂
  • Mia Lord. Halfling Fisher ♀
  • Christopher Jayid. Human Cheesemaker ♂

Rumours

  • The magistrate is having an affair with a harpy.
  • Two kids went missing last week. This morning, they showed up in the middle of town, five years older.
  • The cook at the tavern will kill someone for the right price.

The Apprentice And Master

Map of The Apprentice And Master

1 in 100 drinks in this tavern is poisoned.

Menu

  • Pasta Salad. Usually served as a side.
  • Skillet Fried Potatoes. Thinly cut and fried with chopped onions.
  • Boiled Sausage. A big link of sausage that's bloated from being boiled.

Characters

  • Sisco Everett. Half-Elf Silversmith ⚥
  • Maz Jayid. Human Rogue ⚥
  • Christopher Ashbringer. Tiefling Herald ♂

Rumours

  • Someone looted a tomb nearby.
  • A group of adventurers are warning people that a dragon is coming.
  • The constable's wife is a hag in disguise.

The Sentimental Pot

Map of The Sentimental Pot

You can win a free drink if you beat the bartender in an arm wrestling match.

Menu

  • Gazpacho. Cold soup.
  • Strawberries with Cream. Perfect summer indulgence.
  • Cheese Pie. It's melty cheese. CHEEEEEESE!

Characters

  • Avery Kastrix. Gnome Chancellor ⚥
  • Daphne Ellis. Halfling Merchant ♀
  • Eric Arrias. Halfling Oracle ♂

Rumours

  • Last month it rained fish.
  • The mayor is cheating on his wife.
  • If you want to see a giant dog, you need only go to Titan of the Water.

The Curving Stool

Map of The Curving Stool

The name of this tavern changes every day.

Menu

  • Wood Elf Salad. A mix of lettuce and veggies fit for a wood elf!
  • Spiced Chicken Thigh. Well seasoned, and served with coleslaw.
  • Minestrone Soup. Classic vegetable soup.

Characters

  • Honey Mattell. Half-Orc Exterminator ♀
  • Vetack Oaktree. Half-Elf Commissar ♂
  • Laurel Pierce. Elf Shipwright ♀

Rumours

  • A cat keeps screeching late at night, but no one has ever seen it.
  • There's a secret fighting ring below the tavern, where men fight to the death.
  • The mayor is said to be a skin changer.

The Jongleur And Duck

Map of The Jongleur And Duck

There are bookshelves lining the walls here.

Menu

  • Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.
  • Pecan Pie. Like grandma used to make.
  • Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.

Characters

  • Brenda Scott. Dwarf Mason ♀
  • Symond Wood. Human Acolyte ♂
  • Del Shalamayne. Dwarf Athlete ♂

Rumours

  • The innkeeper is a demon in disguise.
  • Three wizards live at Mary's River.
  • A young man was seen sinking into the ground.

The Meek Dove

Map of The Meek Dove

The front of this tavern is painted to look like a demon. The door is the demon's mouth.

Menu

  • Egg and Sausage on Toast. A sandwich for breakfast.
  • Mal's Plate. a veggie offering.
  • Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.

Characters

  • Max Watson. Half-Orc Prostitute ⚥
  • Paddy Ali. Half-Orc Florist ♂
  • Riley Wynne. Halfling Farmhand ⚥

Rumours

  • At midnight the dead can rise for one hour.
  • Someone summoned a demon.
  • The town elder is thought to be a dragon in disguise.

Kasim Mehmed's Tavern

Map of Kasim Mehmed's Tavern

Wide panels with sparkling paint line the front wall.

Menu

  • Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
  • Creamy Chicken Soup. Soup made with a cream base.
  • Meatballs on rice. Why no spaghetti?

Characters

  • Tavi Potter. Human Warden ♂
  • Sahin Molyneaux. Halfling Fire Eater ⚥
  • Gannon Bozier. Half-Elf Urchin ♂

Rumours

  • The innkeeper is a demon in disguise.
  • A group of adventurers are warning people that a dragon is coming.
  • A carriage with no horse and no rider rolled through town last night.

The Limping Captain

Map of The Limping Captain

The floor is made of stone.

Menu

  • Oatmeal. The steel cut oats retain maximum flavour potential.
  • Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
  • Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!

Characters

  • Bella Pierre-Dupois. Elf Commissar ♀
  • Olivier Altharia. Half-Orc Book Binder ⚥
  • Joey Hamid. Gnome Chancellor ♂

Rumours

  • A ghostly castle can be seen nearby on nights with a full moon.
  • The magistrate is going to arrest beggars.
  • A man in town is a traveller looking to fight the strongest man in each town.

The Cup And Charlatan

Map of The Cup And Charlatan

The local militia keeps a room reserved in the back of this tavern.

Menu

  • Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.
  • Black Pudding. It's better if you don't ask.
  • Pickled Beans. Great crunch and acidity.

Characters

  • Isabella Sebastian. Gnome Host ♀
  • Eldar Carson. Tiefling Squire ♂
  • Monica Selwyn. Half-Orc Sergeant At Arms ♀

Rumours

  • It's said that the magistrate's wife is actually well over 200 years old.
  • A druid named Malfurian is willing to pay well for mistletoe.
  • The prince's betrothal was not blessed by the king.

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