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The Eldritch Hare

Map of The Eldritch Hare

There are bookshelves lining the walls here.

Menu

  • Nachos. Chips with cheese and other stuff on em.
  • Challah. A classic bread. Makes great French Toast.
  • Elfin Wine. Pairs well with pheasant.

Characters

  • Ewan Kaye. Dwarf Prisoner ♂
  • Ralph Abasi. Dwarf Earl ♂
  • Carys Pierce. Half-Elf Ropemaker ♀

Rumours

  • There is an ooze living in the local church.
  • There is a sword lost in the forest which is said to have power against dragons.
  • The ale from the tavern is brewed by gnomes.

The Poacher And Chef

Map of The Poacher And Chef

The tables here are big boulders.

Menu

  • Cockatrice Soup. Tastes like evil chicken.
  • Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.
  • Rye Bread. You can ask for it toasted.

Characters

  • Sibylle Abbey. Human Man At Arms ♀
  • Sisco Pegg. Human Bard ⚥
  • Finley Boone. Halfling Exile ⚥

Rumours

  • An elf named Raven who came to town yesterday spent hundreds of years alone in the forest.
  • Travelers have found a hundred corpses at The Coral Arena.
  • If you order a light ale the barkeep just pours half the cup out.

Christopher Stonetail's Tavern

Map of Christopher Stonetail's Tavern

You must answer a riddle to enter this watering hole.

Menu

  • Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.
  • Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.
  • Marriage Soup. Greens and meat married in a soup.

Characters

  • Elise Dunstan. Half-Elf Actor ♀
  • Blake Hamilton. Elf Wine Maker ⚥
  • Lars Haggard. Elf Sailor ♂

Rumours

  • The local tavern owner is thinking about not serving dwarves any longer.
  • A mill worker claims he saw a giant worm the other day.
  • The man in the corner is paying real silver for goblin ears.

The Humongous Sister Inn

Map of The Humongous Sister Inn

The tender here has two heads.

Menu

  • Burst Onion with Fire Mage Sauce. Deep fried onion. The sauce is SPICY
  • Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.
  • Carrot Cake. Great choice for dessert!

Characters

  • Libby Nighy. Elf Cutpurse ♀
  • Avery Filaen. Gnome Wrestler ⚥
  • Shangela Massa. Elf Scribe ♀

Rumours

  • An alleycat was seen playing the lute.
  • The barkeep will arm wrestle for money.
  • There is a sword lost in the forest which is said to have power against dragons.

Nico Deadeye's Tavern

Map of Nico Deadeye's Tavern

The chairs here are giant mushrooms.

Menu

  • Giant Spider Legs. Giants eat them, why not us? Cooked over flame.
  • Spiced Cherries. Unique to this region.
  • Cockatrice Wings. Fried in oil.

Characters

  • Joanna Wildwood. Halfling Mercenary ♀
  • Etienne Ali. Dwarf Gameskeeper ♂
  • Zoe Weston. Half-Elf Missionary ♀

Rumours

  • An old wizard came to town claiming he had a magic book that can make stories become true.
  • A nearby farm is haunted.
  • The local tavern owner is thinking about not serving dwarves any longer.

The Doubling Saint

Map of The Doubling Saint

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

Menu

  • Adventurer's Stew. A hearty stew served in a bread bowl.
  • Bread Soup. Hope you like bread!
  • Shredded Beef. Served on tortillas.

Characters

  • Misha Spall. Tiefling Entertainer ♂
  • Dan Orsan. Elf Cult Leader ♂
  • Alyx Barrow. Tiefling Sommelier ♀

Rumours

  • A spirit is said to haunt the woods.
  • The townmaster wants to build a clocktower in the center of town.
  • There is a sword lost in the forest which is said to have power against dragons.

The Flippant Life Inn

Map of The Flippant Life Inn

The bartender will juggle 5 knives for 1 gp.

Menu

  • Egg and Sausage on Toast. A sandwich for breakfast.
  • Dwarven Stout. Addictive!
  • One pan Minotaur Steak. A massive steak cooked with potatoes.

Characters

  • Alan Ali. Tiefling Gravedigger ♂
  • Bundringo Enola. Human Storyteller ⚥
  • Wendall Fitzgerald. Halfling Hermit ♂

Rumours

  • The barkeep lost his eye in a war.
  • A dwarf named Ragnar is looking for his family.
  • A large elephant was recently hunted in the woods.

The Sable And Heron

Map of The Sable And Heron

Card games are prohibited in this establishment.

Menu

  • Egg Roll. Delicious food from another land.
  • Flame Roasted Pepper. A red pepper roasted over, duh, flame.
  • Potato Salad. Made with mayo.

Characters

  • Bundringo AnaanShan. Half-Elf Bouncer ⚥
  • Liliana Moran. Dwarf Philosopher ♀
  • Avery Todd. Dwarf Gymnast ⚥

Rumours

  • At midnight the dead can rise for one hour.
  • If you want to speak to a god, you should travel to Neil's Island.
  • Someone in town is a killer hiding from authorities.

The Honored Dipsa Inn

Map of The Honored Dipsa Inn

Torches outside the door burn with green flame.

Menu

  • Minotaur Pie. A "meat" pie using a meat substitute. Good for those beings who perhaps share a common ancestor with beef.
  • Giant Spider Legs. Giants eat them, why not us? Cooked over flame.
  • Sausage Ball. It's sausage, but in a ball.

Characters

  • Jasmine Molyneaux. Tiefling Cultist ♀
  • Mikael Huon. Elf Bard ♂
  • Marcel Faelyn. Elf Fighter ♂

Rumours

  • The magistrate is hoping to break down on the new jail soon.
  • It's said a farmer found a mummy when a section of his land caved in.
  • Someone swears they saw a teenage boy flying above the town.

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