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The Light Master

Map of The Light Master

Famous for its salad bar. Salad and taverns, what a great mix!

Menu

  • Ploughman's Lunch. Hard boiled egg, shaved meat, cheese, bread, and preserves.
  • Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.
  • Chaotic Evil Dip. It's hot. Served with chunks of bread.

Characters

  • Jax Hale. Half-Elf Cheesemaker ♂
  • Misha Jordan. Half-Elf Bodyguard ♂
  • Brogan Hale. Dwarf Clockkeeper ♂

Rumours

  • There's a vein of gold nearby.
  • A brother and sister are said to be able to speak to one another in their heads.
  • A woman says her husband was carried off by a large bat.

The Qualling Illustration Tavern

Map of The Qualling Illustration Tavern

No humans are allowed in this tavern.

Menu

  • Veggie Stew. Stew with various vegetables.
  • Duck Egg Omelette. The chef stole the eggs himself. Ask him about it.
  • Sausage Stuffing. Does anyone know what's in stuffing? This has sausage, that much is for sure.

Characters

  • Taylor Potter. Half-Elf Jeweler ⚥
  • Rashur Hale. Tiefling Abbot ♂
  • Elias Hamlin. Human Baron ♂

Rumours

  • A circus is coming to town.
  • A woman says her husband was carried off by a large bat.
  • A group of adventurers are warning people that a dragon is coming.

The Treasure And Axe

Map of The Treasure And Axe

It looks like someone is repairing the stoop.

Menu

  • Sausage and Mustard. Served on a split roll.
  • Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.
  • Salted Lizard Eyes. Sometimes orcs order this.

Characters

  • Omar Hamid. Elf Rogue ♂
  • River Carson. Tiefling Chaplain ⚥
  • Marilyn Hasan. Tiefling Baroness ♀

Rumours

  • The mayor is going to outlaw adventurers.
  • Tiny men and women have been seen among the rafters of the tavern.
  • An alleycat was seen playing the lute.

The Rusty Pardoner

Map of The Rusty Pardoner

The bartender here likes to invent new drinks.

Menu

  • Spiced Tomato Soup. Tomato soup with a spicy kick.
  • Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.
  • Potato Leek Soup. Creamy soup that's filling.

Characters

  • Jedrek Rowanfang. Half-Orc Museum Curator ♂
  • Avery Wilbur. Gnome Ranger ⚥
  • Sasha Ironlatch. Dwarf Messenger ♀

Rumours

  • Pixies live in the woods here. It's said they'll grant a wish to anyone who finds them.
  • is on the run from someone.
  • A nearby farm is haunted.

The Snoring Pantry

Map of The Snoring Pantry

This tavern is so small it's a wonder anyone can even enter it.

Menu

  • Potato Salad. Made with mayo.
  • Kobold Tail. Delicious tangy meat of some sort. Hopefully not real kobold!
  • Brownbuds. Elves eat this. Some sort of radish, baked.

Characters

  • Hugh Einar. Dwarf Minister ♂
  • Quintus Darkstripe. Half-Orc Rogue ♂
  • Sumesh Underhill. Gnome Bartender ⚥

Rumours

  • The towns dogs have seemingly formed a gang.
  • Two orcs fought for dominance at Gaping Maw of the Titan.
  • There is a bush which moves around near Grave Garden.

The Fawning Steward

Map of The Fawning Steward

There's a magical drink on the menu for 10 gp that will make you grow five feet for an hour.

Menu

  • Horn of Heimdall. A drinking horn the size of a horse's leg. If you finish it, you get your name carved on the wall of heroes.
  • Raw Veggies. Perfect if you're trying to stay healthy, or just hate yourself!
  • Chicken Cutlets. Thin strips of chicken fried.

Characters

  • Titus Hamid. Gnome Marshall ♂
  • Mica Mowbry. Dwarf Chancellor ♀
  • Stephanie Rook. Gnome Physicist ♀

Rumours

  • The magistrate has been bitten by a wererat.
  • An alleycat was seen playing the lute.
  • Giants have been spotted prowling along the countryside.

The Qualling Partridge

Map of The Qualling Partridge

This tavern appears to be snoring.

Menu

  • Cheddar Frittata. There is parsley on top.
  • Challah. A classic bread. Makes great French Toast.
  • Rye Bread. You can ask for it toasted.

Characters

  • Luna Dawnpelt. Half-Orc Wrestler ♀
  • Jedrek Ironbolt. Dwarf Assassin ♂
  • Alendra Bloodhoof. Half-Elf Senator ♀

Rumours

  • A group of adventurers are in town, mourning a fallen comrade.
  • Pixies live in the woods here. It's said they'll grant a wish to anyone who finds them.
  • A group of Kuo-toa live in the pond nearby.

The Shaking Servant

Map of The Shaking Servant

Each table has a small cooking station set in the center so guests may cook food they bring.

Menu

  • Carrot Slaw. Carrots and some other stuff with slaw sauce. What is slaw sauce? No one knows!
  • Borscht. No one knows what this stuff is.
  • Chef Special. Let the cook give you whatever he wants.

Characters

  • Riley Roderick. Half-Elf Page ⚥
  • Arnold Faelyn. Tiefling Wrestler ♂
  • Max Abasi. Half-Elf Senator ⚥

Rumours

  • One man claims dragons don't, and never have, existed.
  • The innkeeper lost the keys to each and every room.
  • The missing kids in town the last few months are the work of a group of gnolls.

Galen Payne's Tavern

Map of Galen Payne's Tavern

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

Menu

  • Manticore Loaf. Mystery meat surprise.
  • Bang bang Cockatrice Bites. A delicious cockatrice meat treat.
  • Mom's Meatloaf. Who's mom though?

Characters

  • Sylvia Thorn. Halfling Hersir ♀
  • Kyris Kusheth. Gnome Bargeman ♂
  • Joseph Spall. Half-Orc Auctioneer ♂

Rumours

  • A circus is coming to town.
  • An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a flying machine.
  • There is war brewing to the east.

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