Taverns
Locale
The Beslubbering Kettle Taphouse
There are bookshelves lining the walls here.
Menu
- Veal. This dish makes us sad.
- Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
- Sausage Ball. It's sausage, but in a ball.
Characters
- Doran Darkwood. Gnome Executioner ⚥
- Parker Walker. Tiefling Hersir ⚥
- Tanis Hamid. Elf Squire ♂
Rumours
- Drow have been coming into town at night and stealing things.
- That earthquake last week had something to do with giants.
- The magistrate is hoping to break down on the new jail soon.
The Armor And Word
This tavern is filled with the delicious scent of fresh baked bread. They don't sell bread.
Menu
- Chef's Choice. We don't know what it's going to be, but it will be good.
- Duck Egg Omelette. The chef stole the eggs himself. Ask him about it.
- Pumpkin Soup. The pumpkin's rich flavour makes a great soup.
Characters
- Blake Sorra. Human Furniture Maker ⚥
- Kharda Frost. Half-Elf Apothecary ♀
- Tatiana Sebastian. Elf Cartographer ♀
Rumours
- Bandits were chased out of town by the militia.
- The King is thinking about forgiving taxes this year.
- The Inn has a secret room somewhere.
The Barnacle And Stool
The floor is sticky. Ew.
Menu
- Chicken Tortilla Soup. Fried corn tortillas in a spicy soup.
- Lizard Gruel. Yup. Just what it sounds like.
- Potato Salad. Honestly, it's a bit bland.
Characters
- Lariat Everett. Human Animal Tamer ♂
- Dana Thalnir. Dwarf Scholar ♀
- Alaya Silvervalley. Elf Scientist ♀
Rumours
- An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a new type of ranged weapon which fires iron balls.
- swears they saw a minotaur in the tavern last night.
- A travelling salesman came last night looking to sell stolen goods.
The Assuring Woodcutter
An aroma of sulfur and rot emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Gnoll Peanut Soup. When gnolls aren't eating people, they make this.
- Mutton. Meat? We think.
- Roasted Duck. A cute little duck. Roasted.
Characters
- Sarab Blueflower. Half-Elf Physician ⚥
- Eldar Hume. Halfling Museum Curator ♂
- Liam Karim. Halfling Count ♂
Rumours
- The woman who works at the inn is a medusa. That's why she always wears a hat.
- A druid named Malfurian is willing to pay well for mistletoe.
- The nearby big city is starting to construct new walls.
Marcelin Hemlock's Inn
This tavern specializes in bread. It smells amazing.
Menu
- Cockatrice Wings. Fried in oil.
- Milk. There is parsley on top.
- Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.
Characters
- Percival Potter. Elf Lamplight ♂
- Olivier Briggs. Gnome Sage ⚥
- Hanks Ashbringer. Human Cleric ♂
Rumours
- If you want to see a giant dog, you need only go to The Black River.
- A wyvern has been spotted in the area.
- At midnight the dead can rise for one hour.
The Meaning Boot
No one may talk in this tavern.
Menu
- Hot Coffee. Warm you up and give you a kick in the pants.
- Meatballs on rice. Why no spaghetti?
- Black Pudding. It's better if you don't ask.
Characters
- Avery Marshall. Half-Orc Witch ⚥
- Parker Abasi. Half-Orc Chemist ⚥
- Ashet Gleeson. Elf Beggar ♀
Rumours
- If you want to speak to a god, you should travel to Forge of the Armor.
- has been having strange dreams about a flesh golem.
- The best breakfast you can get is served at Ancient Roots of the Fae Tree.
The Viking And Pope
A small bridge over a creek leads to the front door.
Menu
- Vanilla Pudding. Pudding. It's vanilla.
- Sloppy Ugnar. Chopped meat in a bun.
- Roasted Stag. Big ol deer guy. Roasted.
Characters
- Kendra Beech. Dwarf Wizard ♀
- Rebecca Moonvalley. Half-Elf Villein ♀
- Erolith Lledrod. Elf Cobbler ♀
Rumours
- There's a magical ring laying at the bottom of the lake.
- A stranger came to town in the middle of the night.
- A writer is interviewing local people for some book.
Jerome Hasan's Tavern
Two torches above the door are alive with blue fire.
Menu
- Corned Beef and Cabbage. A traditional plate of a traditional dish.
- Chef's Choice. We don't know what it's going to be, but it will be good.
- Steak Burger. A thin burger patty on a toasted bun.
Characters
- Roxy Quicktongue. Gnome Loan Shark ♀
- Bernie Arrias. Half-Elf Poultry Keeper ⚥
- Monty Stormrage. Half-Elf Witchdoctor ♂
Rumours
- A mill worker claims he saw a giant worm the other day.
- That earthquake last week had something to do with giants.
- There have been human sacrifices at Stump of the Fuller.
The Meaty Yeoman Tavern
This tavern is currently out of ale.
Menu
- Tortle Stew. Stew that tortles love, lots of fish!
- Pork chop. Babe? Babe!
- Dark Amber Ale. A favourite with the locals.
Characters
- Janette Hamid. Human Road Master ♀
- Miles Moonvalley. Half-Elf Maid ♂
- Helena Belet. Half-Orc Astrologer ♀
Rumours
- There was a bar fight in the tavern last night.
- The innkeeper is refusing to rent rooms to tieflings.
- A woman says her husband was carried off by a large bat.
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