Taverns
Locale
The Arising Knife
The front door to this tavern glows in the dark.
Menu
- Spinach Salad. Iron helps us play.
- Meat Pie. Shredded beef in a pie crust.
- Bog Beetle Skewers. Fat boiled beetles on a stick.
Characters
- Bernie Bladefist. Tiefling Cultist ⚥
- Hiram Pierce. Human Mercer ♂
- Badaar Zaki. Elf Druid ♂
Rumours
- There is war brewing to the east.
- A halfling named Cade was found dead last night.
- A druid named Malfurian is willing to pay well for mistletoe.
The Melodic Plate Taphouse
Card games are prohibited in this establishment.
Menu
- Sausage and Mustard. Served on a split roll.
- Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!
- 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
- Muriel Norman. Gnome Toll Keeper ♀
- Rowan Payne. Half-Orc Toll Keeper ⚥
- Kael Spall. Human Hermit ♂
Rumours
- is on the run from someone.
- Lord Grandborne is coming to town.
- There's a lighthouse on the coast said to be overrun with giant spiders.
The Thirsty Targe Tavern
There's an underground pond underneath this tavern. The owner allows patrons to swim.
Menu
- Chicken Tortilla Soup. Fried corn tortillas in a spicy soup.
- Mushroom Meat Skewer. Savoury steak and mushrooms, stabbed by a stick.
- Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.
Characters
- Erolith Spike. Gnome Spy ♀
- Malcolm AnaanShan. Dwarf Dancer ♂
- Roxy Goldpetal. Half-Elf Tailor ♀
Rumours
- Travelers have found a hundred corpses at City of Contestants.
- A travelling potion salesman is staying at the inn for a few weeks.
- One of the local inns is said to also be a brothel.
The Spraying Centaur
This small tavern is on wheels and can be pulled by six horses.
Menu
- Butternut Squash Soup. it's very, very orange.
- Manticore Loaf. Mystery meat surprise.
- Minestrone Soup. Classic vegetable soup.
Characters
- Ember Poots. Half-Elf Tattooist ♀
- Ruther Huon. Tiefling Exorcist ♂
- Amy Alhara. Halfling Thief ♀
Rumours
- Someone in the inn is trying to hit passersby with the contents of his chamber pot.
- is willing to buy magic items at a good price.
- The barkeep and his wife are polyamorous.
The Spry Hyena Taphouse
Meals here are served on fine china.
Menu
- Red Wine. Why no spaghetti?
- Meat Pie. Shredded beef in a pie crust.
- Boar Meat Sausage. The chef has a special spice blend in the sausage.
Characters
- Teyr Alma. Gnome Priest ♀
- Munir Shalamayne. Dwarf Dancer ♂
- Taylor Schmidt. Dwarf First Mate ⚥
Rumours
- The rats in town are becoming more numerous.
- There is a sword lost in the forest which is said to have power against dragons.
- A brother and sister are said to be able to speak to one another in their heads.
The Delectable Page
Drinks are magically sent to your table after ordering.
Menu
- Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.
- Maple Brown Sugar Pecans. Snack while you drink.
- Elk Meat Sausage. A bit gamey.
Characters
- Kashida Ashbringer. Dwarf Rat Catcher ♀
- Doran Vonner. Elf Sorcerer ⚥
- Angar Ironbrow. Dwarf Chandler ♂
Rumours
- is willing to buy magic items at a good price.
- Someone in town is a killer hiding from authorities.
- The magistrate wants to outlaw drinking.
The Vapid Spear Inn
The tables here are old whiskey barrels.
Menu
- Minestrone Soup. Classic vegetable soup.
- Sausage Stuffing. Does anyone know what's in stuffing? This has sausage, that much is for sure.
- Mashed Cauliflower. I mean, I don't know who would order this. An elf probably.
Characters
- Sahin Ashfield. Half-Orc Street Performer ⚥
- Sawyer AnaanShan. Tiefling Boatman ⚥
- Trixie Heartpound. Half-Orc Archaeologist ♀
Rumours
- The local tavern says their steak is beef, but it's not.
- An invisible man has been creating problems in town.
- There's a beehive nearby where the bees are all blue instead of yellow.
The Little Lynx Taphouse
The sign above the door is brand new.
Menu
- Dill Yogurt Dip. Served with raw veggies for dipping.
- Garlic Bread. Bread that's garlicy.
- Steak Burger. A thin burger patty on a toasted bun.
Characters
- Bundringo Massa. Tiefling Exterminator ⚥
- Katinka Enola. Tiefling Governess ♀
- Gareth Mattell. Half-Orc Wrestler ♂
Rumours
- A man named Cyrus killed another man's wife and children.
- A woman was seen flying at midnight last night.
- The magistrate is going to arrest beggars.
Nadeera Bradley's Taphouse
No humans are allowed in this tavern.
Menu
- Chicken Tortilla Soup. Fried corn tortillas in a spicy soup.
- Milk. There is parsley on top.
- Collard Greens. Iron helps us play.
Characters
- Turok Banes. Tiefling Farrier ♂
- Forbes Thom. Dwarf Quartermaster ♂
- Arish Moonblossom. Elf Woodcutter ♂
Rumours
- A spirit is said to haunt the woods.
- A pack of wolves have been prowling about at night.
- A dwarf named Ragnar is looking for his family.
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