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The Flume And Lady

Map of The Flume And Lady

Lizards have overrun this joint.

Menu

  • Druid Wrap. Veggies on some weird green flat bread.
  • Bullywug Plate. This is bugs. Seriously. Gross.
  • Sphinx Brisket. Beef and pork cooked together.

Characters

  • Sumesh Spike. Gnome Skomorokh ⚥
  • Dax Marshall. Elf Chimney Sweeper ♂
  • Jonas Blackaxe. Dwarf Hermit ♂

Rumours

  • An old crone promised that a wave was going to come soon and wash away the sinners.
  • There's a talking turtle out by the pond.
  • The towns dogs have seemingly formed a gang.

The Flaky Captain Inn

Map of The Flaky Captain Inn

A farmhouse has been converted into a tavern and inn. There are still plenty of farm animals about.

Menu

  • Egg on Toast. Can't beat this simple breakfast!
  • Thunder Lizard Ribs. Ribs from an allosaurus.
  • Burst Onion with Fire Mage Sauce. Deep fried onion. The sauce is SPICY

Characters

  • Nora Mattell. Dwarf Grocer ♀
  • Derrick Dawnpelt. Half-Orc Soldier ♂
  • Lacey Echols. Elf Druid ♀

Rumours

  • The King is thinking about forgiving taxes this year.
  • Two orcs fought for dominance at Titan's Skull.
  • A great vampire lord is attempting to merge his world with ours.

The Jaunty Friar

Map of The Jaunty Friar

The chairs are padded and musty.

Menu

  • Golden Potatoes. Small round yellow potatoes roasted and topped with melted butter.
  • Cream of Glowing Mushroom Soup. You know how mushrooms glow in dungeons? It's that, but you can eat it.
  • Elk Meat Sausage. A bit gamey.

Characters

  • Aviad Blueflower. Elf Bartender ♂
  • Enzo Wilbur. Human Entertainer ♂
  • Ellie Loch. Half-Elf Tutor ♀

Rumours

  • The local tavern is going out of business.
  • A manticore is hunting a group of adventurers who killed her mate.
  • There was a bar fight in the tavern last night.

The Shrimper And Mind

Map of The Shrimper And Mind

The bartender collects foreign coins.

Menu

  • Duck Egg Omelette. The chef stole the eggs himself. Ask him about it.
  • Roasted Stag. Big ol deer guy. Roasted.
  • Creamy Mushroom Stew. A thick stew made with a secret spice.

Characters

  • Roman Ferrier. Tiefling Castellan ♂
  • Marilyn Crump. Halfling Fire Eater ♀
  • Metjen Payne. Human Taxidermist ♂

Rumours

  • An alleycat was seen playing the lute.
  • A dwarf named Ragnar is looking for his family.
  • Last month it rained fish.

The Dapper Pardon

Map of The Dapper Pardon

An unusual aroma emanates from the kitchen.

Menu

  • Creamy Chicken Soup. Soup made with a cream base.
  • Druid Wrap. Veggies on some weird green flat bread.
  • Egg Battered Bread. French toast for world's that don't contain France.

Characters

  • Melissa El-Hasan. Tiefling Anthropologist ♀
  • Alia Enola. Halfling Therapist ♀
  • Myron Pierce. Halfling Wagoner ♂

Rumours

  • Last month it rained fish.
  • The woman who cleans the inn only works at night and has never been seen in the day.
  • A stranger came to town, they have feet that look like bird talons.

The Delectable Mistress

Map of The Delectable Mistress

Red and blue stripes are painted on the walls and ceiling.

Menu

  • Root Beer. It's not quite alcoholic, but it is freaking delicious.
  • Fried Apples. Absolutely the best way to eat apples.
  • Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.

Characters

  • Jasmine Duval. Human Singer ♀
  • Ben Roderick. Gnome Cook ♂
  • Kyris Alhara. Tiefling Man At Arms ♂

Rumours

  • Orcs carried off several townsfolk.
  • The trees here are alive.
  • A mating pair of Owlbears have built a nest in an abandoned building nearby.

The Medical Shout

Map of The Medical Shout

This tavern floats a foot off of the ground.

Menu

  • Beef Cheeks in Red Wine. We're not telling you which cheeks.
  • Egg Wrap. A breakfast treat, scrambled eggs served in a tortilla.
  • Sausage Ball. It's sausage, but in a ball.

Characters

  • Aubrey Connington. Gnome Astrologer ♀
  • Zoe Wright. Human Spice Merchant ♀
  • Olivier Mervor. Halfling Crime Boss ⚥

Rumours

  • A nearby town has had rain for the last year and a half, every day.
  • Winter is going to be exceptionally rough this year.
  • The Queen has a number of male companions that the king knows nothing about.

The Banning Buckler

Map of The Banning Buckler

The tables here are big boulders.

Menu

  • Egg Drop Soup. Go to a place where the cook doesn't just drop an egg in soup.
  • Bang bang Cockatrice Bites. A delicious cockatrice meat treat.
  • Bowl of Ale. Ale served in a bowl so it's more like a meal!

Characters

  • Charlie Boone. Half-Orc Elder ⚥
  • Nelson Scott. Half-Elf Ropemaker ♂
  • Liliana Whisperwind. Dwarf Barbarian ♀

Rumours

  • The barkeep and his wife are polyamorous.
  • The butcher uses humanoid meat.
  • The best breakfast you can get is served at The Moss Harbour.

The Attaining Wharf

Map of The Attaining Wharf

The walls of this tavern are rounded.

Menu

  • Roasted Turkey. Served with gravy and mashed potatoes.
  • Bowl of Ale. Ale served in a bowl so it's more like a meal!
  • Black Pudding. It's better if you don't ask.

Characters

  • Sigrid Inferno. Tiefling Merchant ♀
  • Kimberly Bluepetal. Half-Elf Illusionist ♀
  • Parker Stormrage. Halfling Monk ⚥

Rumours

  • The man in the corner is paying real silver for goblin ears.
  • The mayor is said to be a skin changer.
  • A ghostly castle can be seen nearby on nights with a full moon.

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