Taverns
Locale
The Charging Beguine
This tavern is filled with the delicious scent of fresh baked bread. They don't sell bread.
Menu
- Antipasto Platter. Meat and cheese and stuff.
- Milk. There is parsley on top.
- Goat Feet. Who would think to serve this?
Characters
- Eve Mervor. Elf Rat Catcher ♀
- Nadeera Winter. Halfling Nurse ♀
- Nev Quinn. Tiefling Wizard ♂
Rumours
- The brother down the road is said to have tieflings working there.
- Any goods you buy at the general store will vanish within a week.
- The missing kids in town the last few months are the work of a group of gnolls.
The Violent Pell Taphouse
You can't see the inside of the tavern because the windows are filthy.
Menu
- Carrot Slaw. Carrots and some other stuff with slaw sauce. What is slaw sauce? No one knows!
- Onion Soup. Dark broth with a lot of onion.
- Ploughman's Lunch. Hard boiled egg, shaved meat, cheese, bread, and preserves.
Characters
- Stuart Rana. Dwarf Minister ♂
- Cole Deverin. Elf Astronomer ♂
- Ellie Mattell. Tiefling Chandler ♀
Rumours
- Giants have been spotted prowling along the countryside.
- A group of Kuo-toa live in the pond nearby.
- The members of the hunting lodge are about to leave and hunt down a weretiger.
The Curling Woolcomber
Large bay windows greet you as you approach the tavern.
Menu
- Pickled Beans. Great crunch and acidity.
- Roasted Turkey. Served with gravy and mashed potatoes.
- baked Tilapia. A healthy choice.
Characters
- Finley Barlow. Human Naperer ⚥
- Chloe Ghani. Tiefling Bowyer ♀
- Zyra Michaels. Halfling Acolyte ♀
Rumours
- A nearby cavern houses a long dead Lich's lair.
- An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a flying machine.
- Purple worms are heading straight for the town.
Nena Hynes's Tavern
This tavern is currently out of ale.
Menu
- Root Beer. It's not quite alcoholic, but it is freaking delicious.
- Tortellini. A pasta dish with tomato sauce.
- Fruit Blend. Banana, apple, pineapple, and cherries mixed together.
Characters
- Hailee Pegg. Elf Gravedigger ♀
- Luthor Briggs. Tiefling Mason ♂
- Kelsey Scott. Gnome Warlock ♀
Rumours
- A cow was born nearby with two heads.
- An elf named Raven who came to town yesterday spent hundreds of years alone in the forest.
- Dwarves dug out a hideout hundreds of years ago nearby, but no one can find it.
The Frothy Linen Taphouse
The tavern has a fighting pit out back.
Menu
- Tortellini. A pasta dish with tomato sauce.
- Corn Fritter. Corn battered and fried.
- Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!
Characters
- Kharda Ali. Gnome Anthropologist ♀
- Lilith Woodfur. Half-Orc Jester ♀
- Rowan Harber. Dwarf Street Performer ⚥
Rumours
- The woman who works at the inn is a medusa. That's why she always wears a hat.
- A spirit is said to haunt the woods.
- A genie lives in a cabin in the woods.
The Timely Gold
Torches outside the door burn with green flame.
Menu
- Roasted Turkey. Served with gravy and mashed potatoes.
- Bear Meat Sausage. The bear meat is very hard to work with.
- Gingerbread Cookie. A delicious treat.
Characters
- Rowan Marshall. Halfling Librarian ⚥
- Phoebe Clarke. Dwarf Spy ♀
- Lee Jayid. Halfling Duke ♂
Rumours
- A wyvern has been spotted in the area.
- A nearby cavern houses a long dead Lich's lair.
- An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a flying machine.
Bruce Hynes's Inn
The front door to this tavern glows in the dark.
Menu
- Hush Puppies. Battered and breaded.
- Salted Lizard Eyes. Sometimes orcs order this.
- Broiled Catfish. Caught fresh from the nearby river.
Characters
- Dana Fae. Half-Orc Pastry Chef ♀
- Sumesh Roderick. Elf Taxidermist ⚥
- Eldar Monroe. Human Host ♂
Rumours
- A carriage with no horse and no rider rolled through town last night.
- Last week it rained frogs.
- A ship was set on fire by the river.
The Editing Maker
Hunting trophies adorn the walls.
Menu
- Gingerbread Cookie. A delicious treat.
- Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.
- Mutton. Meat? We think.
Characters
- Natalie Ali. Human Cook ♀
- Drangor Grail. Gnome Thief ♂
- Maz Sams. Half-Elf Student ⚥
Rumours
- One little boy in town was carved from wood and brought to life through magic.
- A yeti has been seen nearby.
- A large egg is near Shipwreck of the Melee.
The Blushing Carver
You must be blindfolded before entering this tavern.
Menu
- Cedar Smoked Salmon. A classic pairing for white wine.
- Mutton. Meat? We think.
- Beef and Pears. Meat and fruit together? Who would have thought?
Characters
- Hector Desolation. Tiefling Host ♂
- Chloe Roderick. Human Madame ♀
- Akasha Dresdain. Half-Elf Acrobat ♀
Rumours
- Someone in town is a killer hiding from authorities.
- Three people have gone missing from town.
- An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a flying machine.
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