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The Juicy Siren Taphouse

Map of The Juicy Siren Taphouse

This tavern only seems to have one window on the ground floor, but it's as big as a horse!

Menu

  • Mutton. Meat? We think.
  • Adventurer's Stew. A hearty stew served in a bread bowl.
  • Minestrone Soup. Classic vegetable soup.

Characters

  • Carly Harber. Human Wizard's Apprentice ♀
  • Rey Firestorm. Tiefling Fisher ♂
  • Timothy Enola. Elf Woodcutter ♂

Rumours

  • The trees in the nearby woods have been moving around.
  • Werewolves have been seen nearby.
  • A local township may be preparing for war.

The Motherly Cannon Inn

Map of The Motherly Cannon Inn

Famous for its salad bar. Salad and taverns, what a great mix!

Menu

  • Elk Meat Sausage. A bit gamey.
  • Kobold's Delight. You should probably order something else.
  • Goat Feet. Who would think to serve this?

Characters

  • Avery Sorra. Elf Librarian ♀
  • Isabelle Rucker. Tiefling Architect ♀
  • Enzo Pierce. Gnome Jailer ♂

Rumours

  • The butcher is thought to be a zombie.
  • One dog in town is actually a polymorphed elf.
  • A farmer's wife is pregnant with an orc's child.

The Indigo Monastery

Map of The Indigo Monastery

Magical light floats above the patrons heads here.

Menu

  • Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.
  • Pumpkin Soup. The pumpkin's rich flavour makes a great soup.
  • Bourbon Chicken. Chicken covered in a delicious glaze.

Characters

  • Fiona Rucker. Gnome Doctor ♀
  • Nora Norman. Gnome Flautist ♀
  • Liam Hamilton. Half-Elf Smuggler ♂

Rumours

  • was killed by wolves.
  • A knight came to town last week riding a sphinx.
  • There are no animals in the forest anymore.

The Speaking Pick

Map of The Speaking Pick

The bartender is a clockwork construct.

Menu

  • Potato Skins. Cheese and bacon baked in potato skins.
  • Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.
  • Smoked Sausage. Extra smoke is extra great.

Characters

  • Muriel Alard. Gnome Baker ♀
  • Adrian Vonner. Half-Elf Swineherd ♂
  • Ian Todd. Elf Mage ♂

Rumours

  • A storm made of magical means is on its way.
  • It's going to snow.
  • The magistrate wants to outlaw drinking.

The Rank Partridge

Map of The Rank Partridge

There are two signs to this tavern, each with a different name.

Menu

  • Mutton. Meat? We think.
  • Potato Salad. Made with mayo.
  • Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!

Characters

  • Hector Dresdain. Half-Orc Bouncer ♂
  • Percival Zaros. Gnome Toll Keeper ♂
  • Indra Mossrock. Gnome Watchman ♀

Rumours

  • A man claims he rode a giant ant the other day.
  • There's a cursed sword in the armory.
  • Someone swears they saw a teenage boy flying above the town.

The Riser And Belfry

Map of The Riser And Belfry

A small bridge over a creek leads to the front door.

Menu

  • Fried Trout. Sometimes the locals eat this off a stick.
  • Broth. Not a lot of choice here. But, uh, here's some broth.
  • Meat Pie. Shredded beef in a pie crust.

Characters

  • Dawn Duval. Elf Herbalist ♀
  • Luthor Barlow. Halfling Farmer ♂
  • Lois Weston. Human Surgeon ♀

Rumours

  • The old woman who lives in the cabin just outside of town is a witch.
  • The local gang has a new leader.
  • The howls at night aren't wolves, they're hell hounds.

The Dove And Sword

Map of The Dove And Sword

The walls of this tavern randomly change colors every few minutes.

Menu

  • Thunder Lizard Ribs. Ribs from an allosaurus.
  • Adventurer's Stew. A hearty stew served in a bread bowl.
  • Apple Fritter. Chunks of apple battered and fried.

Characters

  • Daisy Quaresh. Tiefling Mercenary ♀
  • Rowan Travis. Half-Elf Chaplain ⚥
  • Jasmine Fitzgerald. Human Sage ♀

Rumours

  • The towns dogs have seemingly formed a gang.
  • The king was assassinated by lizard folk.
  • Someone swears they saw a teenage boy flying above the town.

The Launching Player

Map of The Launching Player

Drinks are magically sent to your table after ordering.

Menu

  • Spiced Chicken Thigh. Well seasoned, and served with coleslaw.
  • Halfling Hash. Hashed spuds with extra butter. Served in a bowl the perfect size for any Halfling.
  • Strawberries with Cream. Perfect summer indulgence.

Characters

  • Reiko Gleeson. Tiefling Cantor ♀
  • Blake Thom. Half-Orc Actor ⚥
  • Felicity Hamlin. Tiefling Constable ♀

Rumours

  • Ruins in the area show evidence that there was a battle fought long ago.
  • The innkeeper is refusing to rent rooms to tieflings.
  • There's a magical ring laying at the bottom of the lake.

The Clerk And Buckler

Map of The Clerk And Buckler

There's a magical drink on the menu for 10 gp that will make you grow five feet for an hour.

Menu

  • Beggar's Pie. Cheap meat in a pie.
  • Chicken Noodle Soup. Roasted chicken and noodles in a chicken broth.
  • Sausage Ball. It's sausage, but in a ball.

Characters

  • Aura Huon. Elf Pawn Shop Owner ♀
  • Helena Gellar. Tiefling Butcher ♀
  • Duck Ghani. Dwarf Scholar ♂

Rumours

  • The mayor is cheating on his wife.
  • One of the cows at a nearby farm laid an egg.
  • A spirit is said to haunt the woods.

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