Taverns
Locale
William Fallenoak's Taphouse
Drinks here are served in crystal-clear wine glasses.
Menu
- Veal. This dish makes us sad.
- BLT Roc Egg. Bacon, lettuce and tomato served in between a sliced hard boiled Roc egg.
- Flatbread Pizza. Sauce and fixings on a flatbread.
Characters
- Simon Shadowmourne. Gnome Fire Eater ♂
- Kaith Aquilegia. Gnome Judge ♂
- Sisco Quaresh. Half-Elf Scientist ⚥
Rumours
- Some of the beggars in town are only pretending to be poor.
- An alleycat was seen playing the lute.
- There's silver in a nearby mountain.
The Barnacle And Ostiary
This tavern rocks back and forth, as though it's on a boat. It is not.
Menu
- Fried Onion. Farmer's love this dish!
- Roast Goblin. Greenish slightly spoiled meat charred to a crisp. No goblins were harmed in the making of this dish.
- Dill Yogurt Dip. Served with raw veggies for dipping.
Characters
- Alan Travis. Dwarf Gentleman ♂
- Doran Orsan. Human Skomorokh ⚥
- Bundringo Fitzgerald. Elf Sculptor ⚥
Rumours
- A tiefling has been seen praying around town.
- A group of adventurers are warning people that a dragon is coming.
- Winter is going to be exceptionally rough this year.
The Vain Spicer Inn
No candles or torches are lit in this tavern at night.
Menu
- Mutton. Meat? We think.
- Flatbread. A classic staple.
- Beggar's Pie. Cheap meat in a pie.
Characters
- Cole Shalamayne. Human Cabbie ♂
- Raven Joybrook. Gnome Poultry Keeper ♀
- Farquesh Pegg. Dwarf Cardinal ♂
Rumours
- The old blind beggar is pretending. He can see just find.
- is willing to buy magic items at a good price.
- The king was assassinated by lizard folk.
The Loving Groat
It looks like this tavern doesn't see much action.
Menu
- Root Beer. It's not quite alcoholic, but it is freaking delicious.
- Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.
- Chaotic Evil Dip. It's hot. Served with chunks of bread.
Characters
- Monty Oak. Half-Elf Prisoner ♂
- Gert Huon. Human Drag Queen ♂
- Finley Tinkereye. Gnome Artist ⚥
Rumours
- A circus is coming to town.
- Bandits were chased out of town by the militia.
- The Queen has been cursed.
The Orange Goddess
Only half orcs work at this tavern.
Menu
- Challah. A classic bread. Makes great French Toast.
- Pork Spare Ribs. Add some dragon sauce to heat things up.
- Bean Salad. Some beans. There's white beans, and red ones, and, um these dark ones.
Characters
- Jericho Kastrix. Half-Elf Toll Keeper ♂
- Eden Mulgrew. Half-Elf Witch ⚥
- Virginia Hasan. Human Cobbler ♀
Rumours
- A door to the underworld is hidden in town.
- The barkeep lost his eye in a war.
- One of the local inns is said to also be a brothel.
The Cowherd And Pelican
There's a sign on the wall that says 'no thaumaturgy'.
Menu
- Roast Beef. It's a bit overcooked.
- Roc Leg. Fried and meant for twenty.
- Sharp Cheese. Perfect pairing with the wine.
Characters
- Heidi Roundtree. Gnome Medic ♀
- Sylvie Pierce. Gnome Druid ♀
- Drangor Faelyn. Dwarf Drag Queen ♂
Rumours
- Last week it rained frogs.
- A nearby farm is haunted.
- The constable's wife is a hag in disguise.
The Qualling Hammer
Ivy covers the front of the building.
Menu
- Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.
- Blackened Veggies. A mix of veggies on a skewer and cooked over and open flame.
- Mashed Cauliflower. I mean, I don't know who would order this. An elf probably.
Characters
- Clark Windfall. Gnome Thief ♂
- Katya Jordan. Half-Orc Earl ♀
- Katarina Faelyn. Tiefling Armorer ♀
Rumours
- Bandits are rumored to be hiding out in a nearby abandoned home.
- If you want to speak to a god, you should travel to River's Village.
- A nearby town wants to join forces and overthrow the King.
Lawson Strongjaw's Taphouse
No one may talk in this tavern.
Menu
- Mom's Meatloaf. Who's mom though?
- Ham and Sausage Stuffing. A big serving of baked ham on top of a moun of sausage stuffing.
- Elk Meat Sausage. A bit gamey.
Characters
- Parker Dempsy. Dwarf Brasier ⚥
- Lar Lord. Human Magician ♂
- Helena Massa. Dwarf Elder ♀
Rumours
- A man claims he rode a giant ant the other day.
- has been having strange dreams about a flesh golem.
- A ship was set on fire by the river.
The Living Cardinal
Help is wanted here. They need a new bartender.
Menu
- Fried Apples. Absolutely the best way to eat apples.
- Fruit Blend. Banana, apple, pineapple, and cherries mixed together.
- Ploughman's Lunch. Hard boiled egg, shaved meat, cheese, bread, and preserves.
Characters
- Shark Alard. Dwarf Detective ♀
- Olivier Shalamayne. Half-Elf Butcher ⚥
- Alam Todd. Gnome Bard ♂
Rumours
- The barkeep likes to get in fights.
- That mangy dog everyone keeps seeing is a wizard in disguise.
- The prince's betrothal was not blessed by the king.
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