Taverns
Locale
The Thirsty Riser Taphouse
There's an underground pond underneath this tavern. The owner allows patrons to swim.
Menu
- Oatmeal. The steel cut oats retain maximum flavour potential.
- Baked Pheasant. The fanciest of birds.
- Mom's Meatloaf. Who's mom though?
Characters
- Ashet Broadbent. Half-Orc Chimney Sweeper ♀
- Bebe Deakin. Gnome Sailor ♀
- Avery Hawkwing. Halfling Woodcutter ⚥
Rumours
- Someone is making a flesh golem nearby.
- has been having strange dreams about a flesh golem.
- The magistrate is going to arrest beggars.
Amelia Anwen's Tavern
Half the floor has caved in long ago. Don't worry, it's roped off.
Menu
- Hot Coffee. Warm you up and give you a kick in the pants.
- Pumpkin Soup. The pumpkin's rich flavour makes a great soup.
- Apple Fritter. Chunks of apple battered and fried.
Characters
- Hugo Weston. Half-Orc First Mate ♂
- Safia Hamilton. Halfling Jailer ♀
- Janette Duval. Tiefling Chancellor ♀
Rumours
- A new weapons store is going to open soon.
- There's going to be a jousting tourney soon.
- The baker is rumored to be cutting his flour with a powdered cleaning solution to save money.
The Cockered Purse Taphouse
The tavern only has one door but it's 15 feet tall!
Menu
- Veal. This dish makes us sad.
- Kobold's Delight. You should probably order something else.
- Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.
Characters
- Nick Gale. Tiefling Street Artist ♂
- Isis Winter. Tiefling Chief ♀
- Hana Abbey. Halfling Diviner ♀
Rumours
- Stump of the Axe provides a steady supply of peons.
- The new tavern has a beholder brewing ale in the basement.
- The ale from the tavern is brewed by gnomes.
Justin Sybil's Taphouse
The sign is made of stone, and lies on the ground, propped up next to the door.
Menu
- Hand Pies. A pie you can take on the road! Apple, Blueberry, or Cherry.
- Red Wine. The wine is perfectly aged.
- Baked Cockatrice. Delicious and nutritious
Characters
- Ego Breezehollow. Halfling Archivist ♂
- Olivier Ironlatch. Dwarf Actor ⚥
- Sahin Mehmed. Half-Elf Prostitute ⚥
Rumours
- Adventurers have gone missing at Island of the Harper.
- The blacksmith here is thought to be an Oni.
- You may summon any elemental at Titan of the Lion.
Clementine Abbey's Inn
One window of this tavern is shattered.
Menu
- Bangers and Mash. Sausages and mashed potatoes.
- Creamy Mushroom Stew. A thick stew made with a secret spice.
- Adventurer's Stew. A hearty stew served in a bread bowl.
Characters
- Brenda Banes. Elf Clerk ♀
- Phoebe Alhara. Half-Orc Veteran ♀
- Beatrix Bradley. Half-Elf Monk ♀
Rumours
- The old blind beggar is pretending. He can see just find.
- The Queen has a number of male companions that the king knows nothing about.
- A coven of witches have moved into the inn.
The Nimble Plate Taphouse
You must answer a riddle to enter this watering hole.
Menu
- Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.
- Sausage Pizza. Sausage and sauce on dough, baked.
- Oni Barbecue Pork. Pork with a tang from the east type vibe.
Characters
- Natalie Rana. Dwarf Ringmaster ♀
- Violet Terryn. Dwarf Wizard's Apprentice ♀
- Helsora Barrow. Elf Necromancer ♀
Rumours
- An elf named Raven who came to town yesterday spent hundreds of years alone in the forest.
- A local man swears he found the bones of a kraken deep in the forest.
- The old woman who lives in the cabin just outside of town is a witch.
The Grocer And Gambit
This tavern is filled with the delicious scent of fresh baked bread. They don't sell bread.
Menu
- Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.
- Roasted Turkey. Served with gravy and mashed potatoes.
- Flatbread. A classic staple.
Characters
- Kiernan Darkstripe. Half-Orc Cult Leader ♂
- Felix Mowbry. Tiefling Warlock ♂
- Taylor Gemleaf. Elf Herald ⚥
Rumours
- The King is thinking about forgiving taxes this year.
- An elf named Cameron lost his wife recently.
- A dwarf named Ragnar is looking for his family.
The Forcing Spear
Magic users are banned from this tavern.
Menu
- Maple Brown Sugar Pecans. Snack while you drink.
- Fried Chicken. Chicken that's been fried in oil.
- Mutton. Meat? We think.
Characters
- Chloe Massa. Elf Archaeologist ♀
- Sandra Hamid. Half-Orc Bandit ♀
- Rowan Smyth. Half-Elf Brasier ⚥
Rumours
- There is a chest full of weapons buried somewhere in town.
- The cook at the tavern will kill someone for the right price.
- Brogan's Temple is a great place to find a wife or husband.
The Disgusting Pell Taphouse
Large bay windows greet you as you approach the tavern.
Menu
- Pumpkin Soup. The pumpkin's rich flavour makes a great soup.
- Challah. A classic bread. Makes great French Toast.
- Puff Pastry. Good for breakfast or desert!
Characters
- Bundringo Bloodhoof. Elf Servant ⚥
- Bundringo Roberts. Tiefling Jeweler ⚥
- Kali Turner. Tiefling Butcher ♀
Rumours
- A carriage with no horse and no rider rolled through town last night.
- Any goods you buy at the general store will vanish within a week.
- One dog in town is actually a polymorphed elf.
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