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Dov Roderick's Taphouse

Map of Dov Roderick's Taphouse

There's a sign on the wall that says 'no thaumaturgy'.

Menu

  • Hot Coffee. Warm you up and give you a kick in the pants.
  • Beef and Pears. Meat and fruit together? Who would have thought?
  • Chicken Noodle Soup. Roasted chicken and noodles in a chicken broth.

Characters

  • Ellie Gellar. Dwarf Debt Collector ♀
  • Claudia Gale. Half-Orc Poacher ♀
  • Canton Nighy. Elf Event Planner ♂

Rumours

  • The innkeeper is refusing to rent rooms to tieflings.
  • A ghostly castle can be seen nearby on nights with a full moon.
  • The innkeeper is a demon in disguise.

The Luxurious Quartermaster Taphouse

Map of The Luxurious Quartermaster Taphouse

The door to this tavern is never in the same place the next time you go.

Menu

  • Spiced Tomato Soup. Tomato soup with a spicy kick.
  • Sausage Pizza. Sausage and sauce on dough, baked.
  • 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

  • Doran Mehmed. Half-Elf Assassin ⚥
  • Gannon Huon. Half-Elf Wizard ♂
  • Rylan Duskfur. Half-Orc Potter ♂

Rumours

  • The constable had to flee town after killing a man.
  • Two kids went missing last week. This morning, they showed up in the middle of town, five years older.
  • The water in the nearby lake can heal you.

The Beadle And Mummer

Map of The Beadle And Mummer

The only chairs here are big cushions on the ground.

Menu

  • Burst Onion with Fire Mage Sauce. Deep fried onion. The sauce is SPICY
  • Pork Spare Ribs. Add some dragon sauce to heat things up.
  • Egg Roll. Delicious food from another land.

Characters

  • Orren Fitzgerald. Tiefling Duke ♂
  • Eve Mur. Halfling Cabbie ♀
  • Bart Elonil. Human Journalist ♂

Rumours

  • The King is looking to give aid to the poorest in the kingdom.
  • The magistrate is going to arrest beggars.
  • The butcher is thought to be a zombie.

The Quaint Bather

Map of The Quaint Bather

Lizards have overrun this joint.

Menu

  • Mushroom Meat Skewer. Savoury steak and mushrooms, stabbed by a stick.
  • Golden Potatoes. Small round yellow potatoes roasted and topped with melted butter.
  • Flatbread. A classic staple.

Characters

  • Kerry Pierce. Half-Elf Prophet ♀
  • Olivier Windrunner. Human Cleric ⚥
  • Tatiana Zantus. Half-Orc Toll Keeper ♀

Rumours

  • The lake nearby vanished five days ago.
  • A group of adventurers are in town, mourning a fallen comrade.
  • The magistrate is having an affair with a harpy.

Amy Masak's Inn

Map of Amy Masak's Inn

Thick bands of wood frame the outside walls. They are painted a unique teal colour.

Menu

  • Spiced Tomato Soup. Tomato soup with a spicy kick.
  • Beggar's Pie. Cheap meat in a pie.
  • Dill Yogurt Dip. Served with raw veggies for dipping.

Characters

  • Frank Weston. Halfling Stonecutter ♂
  • River Barlow. Human Bandit ⚥
  • Kasandra Marshall. Half-Orc Illuminator ♀

Rumours

  • At midnight the dead can rise for one hour.
  • A mind flayer is in town, and is controlling some people's minds.
  • The barkeep likes to get in fights.

Gawen Tawnyspots's Inn

Map of Gawen Tawnyspots's Inn

The sign above the door is clearly broken.

Menu

  • Brownbuds. Elves eat this. Some sort of radish, baked.
  • Dragon's Egg Omelette. The claim that this is made from real dragon eggs is highly suspect.
  • Cockatrice Soup. Tastes like evil chicken.

Characters

  • Yasmin Mulgrew. Human Princess ♀
  • Olivier Ward. Half-Orc Cobbler ⚥
  • Elisha Walker. Half-Elf Poultry Keeper ♀

Rumours

  • Demon worshiping cultists have set up a shrine nearby.
  • A painting was stolen from a powerful lord.
  • The innkeeper lost the keys to each and every room.

The Mangled Tutor Inn

Map of The Mangled Tutor Inn

The tender here has two heads.

Menu

  • Salted Lizard Eyes. Sometimes orcs order this.
  • Brownbuds. Elves eat this. Some sort of radish, baked.
  • Bumbleberry Smoothie. Dessert before dinner. Yes.

Characters

  • Karth Gellar. Tiefling Shaman ♂
  • Zoe Travis. Gnome Sorcerer ♀
  • Finley Simpson. Half-Orc Maid ⚥

Rumours

  • The innkeeper is refusing to rent rooms to tieflings.
  • was killed by zombies.
  • Over half of the town has gotten a strange pox.

The Magnificent Dipsa Inn

Map of The Magnificent Dipsa Inn

Only half orcs work at this tavern.

Menu

  • Jasmine Infused Oxygen. For the true epicurean.
  • Apple Pie. The absolute best item on the menu.
  • Chef Special. Let the cook give you whatever he wants.

Characters

  • Sulfras Carter. Half-Elf Fighter ♂
  • Amira Pierce. Elf Druid ♀
  • Arabella Duval. Half-Elf Illusionist ♀

Rumours

  • Someone swears they saw a teenage boy flying above the town.
  • is willing to buy magic items at a good price.
  • There seem to be more rats about.

The Announcing Stove

Map of The Announcing Stove

Meals here are served on fine china.

Menu

  • Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.
  • Gingerbread Cookie. A delicious treat.
  • Borscht. No one knows what this stuff is.

Characters

  • Neil Ward. Halfling King ♂
  • Helena Terryn. Half-Elf Ringmaster ♀
  • Cole Unbroken. Half-Orc Baker ♂

Rumours

  • The innkeeper is refusing to rent rooms to tieflings.
  • Horses from the stable keep winding up dead.
  • Three wizards live at Waterfall of the Mandrake.

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