Taverns
Locale
The Mad Or Tavern
The signature drink here is called the Wailing Wight.
Menu
- Cheddar Frittata. There is parsley on top.
- Golden Potatoes. Small round yellow potatoes roasted and topped with melted butter.
- Fried Apples. Absolutely the best way to eat apples.
Characters
- Avery Fordragon. Human Charioteer ⚥
- Nalgar Vonner. Halfling Notary ♂
- Larson Bluepetal. Half-Elf Village Idiot ♂
Rumours
- An iron golem protects the town from enemies, though no one has ever seen him.
- There's a magical ring laying at the bottom of the lake.
- The mayor wants to have a festival.
Fiona Karim's Tavern
There is a strange inscription above the door.
Menu
- Meat Pie. Shredded beef in a pie crust.
- Boar Meat Sausage. The chef has a special spice blend in the sausage.
- Fried Cockatrice. Delicious and bad for you.
Characters
- Oisin Bozier. Dwarf Wine Maker ♂
- Vivian Mehmed. Half-Elf Paladin ♀
- Marek Beech. Human Mathematician ♂
Rumours
- The jailer locked himself in the jail cell because he was drunk.
- The local gang has a new leader.
- There are three mice in the inn that walk on their hind legs.
The Icky Greave
There's a large dance floor here, and a band playing at all hours.
Menu
- Tortellini. A pasta dish with tomato sauce.
- Druid Wrap. Veggies on some weird green flat bread.
- Corned Beef in Ginger Ale. Slow roasted in ale.
Characters
- Rylan Autumn. Half-Orc Translator ♂
- Stella Morningstar. Elf Furniture Maker ♀
- Nelson Ferrier. Halfling Witchdoctor ♂
Rumours
- The mayor is said to be a skin changer.
- Someone has been stealing clothes.
- A clan of orcs set up camp nearby.
The Edible Fishmonger Taphouse
A beggar sits outside the door.
Menu
- Pork Spare Ribs. Add some dragon sauce to heat things up.
- Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
- Cheese Pie. It's melty cheese. CHEEEEEESE!
Characters
- Nathaniel Smyth. Halfling Cartographer ♂
- Rowan Banes. Elf Botanist ⚥
- Daphne Mur. Halfling Swineherd ♀
Rumours
- The man in the corner is paying real silver for goblin ears.
- Someone in the inn is trying to hit passersby with the contents of his chamber pot.
- The local tavern says their steak is beef, but it's not.
Kiran Snaketail's Tavern
The signature dish here is called Harpies Stew
Menu
- Lamb Chops. Don't think about the cute little lamb when you eat these.
- Bowl of Ale. Ale served in a bowl so it's more like a meal!
- Bread Trencher. A hard loaf of bread with the middle dug out and filled with stew.
Characters
- Kyris Knight. Halfling Fire Eater ♂
- Finley Roderick. Elf Chief ⚥
- Kaith Daeren. Gnome Mercer ♂
Rumours
- A local township may be preparing for war.
- A nearby farm is haunted.
- One little boy in town was carved from wood and brought to life through magic.
The Seedy Tasset
An illegal fight to the death fighter's tourney is run once a month in the basement.
Menu
- Chicken Noodle Soup. Roasted chicken and noodles in a chicken broth.
- Beef Cheeks in Red Wine. We're not telling you which cheeks.
- Pecan Pie. Like grandma used to make.
Characters
- Riley Roderick. Tiefling Mercenary ⚥
- Taylor Wilbur. Tiefling Charlatan ⚥
- Zayne Hamid. Human Dancer ♂
Rumours
- A travelling salesman is coming to town.
- It's said a farmer found a mummy when a section of his land caved in.
- A widow has been seen sneaking into the magistrate's home at night.
Nora Hickory's Taphouse
The upstairs is a bakery.
Menu
- Fruit Blend. Banana, apple, pineapple, and cherries mixed together.
- Griffon Horn Beer. The beer is particularly good.
- Honey Glazed Ribs. Ribs in a honey glaze.
Characters
- Lucy Hickory. Tiefling Quartermaster ♀
- Max Stormrage. Human Chief ⚥
- Vivian Greene. Elf Beekeeper ♀
Rumours
- Bandits are waiting to pounce on unsuspecting travellers outside of town.
- Ruins in the area show evidence that there was a battle fought long ago.
- A large egg is near Godfrey's Platform.
The Receiving Penny
You must solve a puzzle to enter this tavern.
Menu
- Hogs in Blankets. Mini sausages wrapped up in dough and baked.
- Lamb Chops. Don't think about the cute little lamb when you eat these.
- Rye Bread. You can ask for it toasted.
Characters
- Miriam Barrow. Half-Elf Jester ♀
- Chandra Cunningham. Tiefling Poet ♀
- Dina Moonclaw. Half-Orc Constable ♀
Rumours
- Dwarves dug out a hideout hundreds of years ago nearby, but no one can find it.
- There's a secret fighting ring below the tavern, where men fight to the death.
- Someone has been stealing clothes.
The Trifling Gauntlet
A strange smelling chicken coop sits off to the side.
Menu
- Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.
- Chef Special. Let the cook give you whatever he wants.
- Buttermilk Biscuit. A biscuit served with jam.
Characters
- Charlie Rucker. Half-Orc Priest ⚥
- Nalgar Bloodhoof. Half-Elf Druid ♂
- Lawson Scott. Dwarf Monk ♂
Rumours
- There's a cursed sword in the armory.
- A portal to the afterlife has opened up in the center of town.
- The mayor is considering banning carriages from town. The streets are too narrow.
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