Taverns
Locale
The Currier And Groat
The bartender here likes to invent new drinks.
Menu
- Dumplings. Served in chicken broth.
- Egg on Toast. Can't beat this simple breakfast!
- 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.
Characters
- Taylor Deadeye. Tiefling Sculptor ⚥
- Hiram Marshall. Half-Orc Crime Boss ♂
- Laurel Korsk. Elf Abbess ♀
Rumours
- A halfling named Cade was found dead last night.
- There's silver in a nearby mountain.
- The barkeep will arm wrestle for money.
The Baking Armorer
The text on the sign is written backward.
Menu
- Fried Cockatrice. Delicious and bad for you.
- Fish and Clam Stew. Seafood goodness.
- Marriage Soup. Greens and meat married in a soup.
Characters
- Nalgar El-Hasan. Elf Thief ♂
- Clark Faelyn. Elf Farmer ♂
- Roan Winter. Dwarf Bowyer ♂
Rumours
- A pack of wolves have been prowling about at night.
- Bandits are waiting to pounce on unsuspecting travellers outside of town.
- swears they saw a minotaur in the tavern last night.
The Cruel Buffoon Inn
Some sort of strange shrubbery is growing across the stoop.
Menu
- Fried Quail Egg. A delicate egg fried in a pan. Served with bacon.
- Creamy Mushroom Stew. A thick stew made with a secret spice.
- Mushroom Meat Skewer. Savoury steak and mushrooms, stabbed by a stick.
Characters
- Jacques Siggurd. Dwarf Sergeant At Arms ♂
- Lars Terryn. Half-Orc Boatman ♂
- Alyx Marshall. Half-Orc Entertainer ♀
Rumours
- The king was assassinated by lizard folk.
- There's a vein of gold nearby.
- One of the cows at a nearby farm laid an egg.
The Tired Lantern
The tavern has a fighting pit out back.
Menu
- Chicken Noodle Soup. Roasted chicken and noodles in a chicken broth.
- Kobold Tail. Delicious tangy meat of some sort. Hopefully not real kobold!
- Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
Characters
- Brian Massa. Half-Elf Historian ♂
- Fletch Moran. Elf Steward ♂
- Bundringo Sybil. Halfling Dealer ⚥
Rumours
- A band of goblins are sacking nearby villages.
- A murderer has escaped from the town jail.
- The armorer for the king has been turned into a horse by dark magic.
The Mapping Hare
You must crawl through a two foot tall door to enter this tavern.
Menu
- Griffon Horn Beer. The beer is particularly good.
- Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.
- Green Spears. Roasted asparagus.
Characters
- Sumesh Hale. Half-Elf Bartender ⚥
- Bundringo Fae. Elf Fighter ⚥
- Frederick Ashbringer. Half-Orc Journalist ♂
Rumours
- No one stays dead in the neighboring town.
- A nearby town has had rain for the last year and a half, every day.
- A spirit is said to haunt the woods.
The Errant Sparrow
There are ghostly moans and wails coming from the basement of this tavern.
Menu
- Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.
- Fried Cockatrice. Delicious and bad for you.
- Fried Quail Egg. A delicate egg fried in a pan. Served with bacon.
Characters
- Daisy Stonesworn. Dwarf Bodyguard ♀
- Lulu Abbey. Half-Elf Bard ♀
- Lars Abbey. Tiefling Ferryman ♂
Rumours
- The towns dogs have seemingly formed a gang.
- A band of goblins sacked a nearby town.
- The trees here are alive.
The Mixing Owl
Red and blue stripes are painted on the walls and ceiling.
Menu
- Sausage and Mustard. Served on a split roll.
- Veggie Stew. Stew with various vegetables.
- 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.
Characters
- Torek Freeman. Human Page ♂
- Chloe Freeman. Gnome Prostitute ♀
- Frederick Walker. Human Librarian ♂
Rumours
- It was raining gold pieces last night.
- Yuan-ti have been seen nearby, supposedly.
- The innkeeper lost the keys to each and every room.
The Burly Caltrop
There's a magical drink on the menu for 10 gp that will make you grow five feet for an hour.
Menu
- One pan Minotaur Steak. A massive steak cooked with potatoes.
- Mint Lamb. Why do we eat cute little animals? Why?
- Chef Salad. Lettuce, some meat, some... what is that thing? It's good, whatever it is!
Characters
- Riley Destrier. Halfling Wheelwright ⚥
- Laurie Ironbar. Dwarf Farmhand ♀
- Katinka Darwin. Human Courtier ♀
Rumours
- The rats in town are becoming more numerous.
- A strange clockwork machine has been seen in town at night.
- Adventurers have gone missing at Lost Forge of Steropes.
The Stork And Vulture
This tavern is carved into the side of a glacier.
Menu
- Burst Onion with Fire Mage Sauce. Deep fried onion. The sauce is SPICY
- Cheddar Frittata. There is parsley on top.
- Halfling Soup. I think there's freaking acorns in this.
Characters
- Beatrix Ironbane. Dwarf Executioner ♀
- Samir Mattell. Human Runaway ♂
- Roxy Duval. Tiefling Museum Curator ♀
Rumours
- The barkeep will arm wrestle for money.
- It's said that bodies taken to Colossal Turtle of the Jongleur may return to life.
- Two orcs fought for dominance at Castle of the Innkeeper.
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