Taverns
Locale
The Whimsical Butcher
The tavern has a secret dungeon in the basement.
Menu
- Spiced Chicken Thigh. Well seasoned, and served with coleslaw.
- Corn Fritter. Corn battered and fried.
- Flatbread Pizza. Sauce and fixings on a flatbread.
Characters
- Galvur Abasi. Dwarf Nanny ♂
- Claire Hemlock. Tiefling Ropemaker ♀
- Sawyer Masak. Halfling Runaway ⚥
Rumours
- The local tavern is going out of business.
- is willing to buy magic items at a good price.
- The blacksmith here is thought to be an Oni.
The Troubled Woodcutter
There's a shady looking customer alone at one table looking to sell illegal goods.
Menu
- Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.
- Tortellini. A pasta dish with tomato sauce.
- Roasted Duck. A cute little duck. Roasted.
Characters
- Vidar Malfoy. Half-Orc Villein ♂
- Caitlin Daeren. Gnome Cobbler ♀
- Helena Brocksby. Gnome Barber Surgeon ♀
Rumours
- There is a bush which moves around near Klaudia's Island.
- If you go to Kyle's Town, you can be healed.
- That earthquake last week had something to do with giants.
The Oily Plowman
An illegal fight to the death fighter's tourney is run once a month in the basement.
Menu
- Egg Battered Bread. French toast for world's that don't contain France.
- Sausage Ball. It's sausage, but in a ball.
- Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!
Characters
- Fribbington Wood. Human Druid ⚥
- Laurie Rucker. Halfling Druid ♀
- Dax Hillard. Elf Prostitute ♂
Rumours
- There's a talking turtle out by the pond.
- At midnight the dead can rise for one hour.
- An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a new type of ranged weapon which fires iron balls.
The Puny Tutor Taphouse
Icicles large enough to kill a man hang from the eavestroughs.
Menu
- Pine Nuts Salad. The nuts are quite rare in these parts.
- Fried Potato Crisps. Like mom used to make.
- Bowl of Ale. Ale served in a bowl so it's more like a meal!
Characters
- Garry Underhill. Gnome Cotter ♂
- Frederick Haggard. Human Prince ♂
- Lionheart Weston. Human Smuggler ♂
Rumours
- A brother and sister are said to be able to speak to one another in their heads.
- There's a cursed sword in the armory.
- The Inn owner's daughter has run away.
The Lavish Mage
Ivy covers the front of the building.
Menu
- Minotaur Pie. A "meat" pie using a meat substitute. Good for those beings who perhaps share a common ancestor with beef.
- Carrot Slaw. Carrots and some other stuff with slaw sauce. What is slaw sauce? No one knows!
- Roasted Duck. A cute little duck. Roasted.
Characters
- Calla Massa. Half-Orc Astronomer ♀
- Carly Faelyn. Halfling Entertainer ♀
- Akasha Amal. Half-Elf Sculptor ♀
Rumours
- Lord Grandborne is coming to town.
- A new weapons store is going to open soon.
- A man claims he rode a giant ant the other day.
The Eldritch Jack Taphouse
This tavern rocks back and forth, as though it's on a boat. It is not.
Menu
- Halfling Soup. I think there's freaking acorns in this.
- Milk. There is parsley on top.
- Chicken Cutlets. Thin strips of chicken fried.
Characters
- Ewan Deakin. Half-Elf Comedian ♂
- Valnis Hamid. Dwarf Storyteller ♀
- Orren Wilbur. Tiefling Wine Maker ♂
Rumours
- The baker's wife hasn't been seen in days.
- A woman says her husband was carried off by a large bat.
- It's said a farmer found a mummy when a section of his land caved in.
The Cracking Blacksmith
The text on the sign is written backward.
Menu
- Sausage Ball. It's sausage, but in a ball.
- Fried Beaver Tail. You're curious, aren't you?
- Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
Characters
- Jared Bladefist. Half-Orc Notary ♂
- Vuska Greenleaf. Half-Elf Former Adventurer ♀
- Manuel Ferrier. Human Barber ♂
Rumours
- The brother down the road is said to have tieflings working there.
- Two orcs fought for dominance at Land of Rippling Seasons.
- The local gang has a new leader.
The Crafty Noble Taphouse
This tavern is situated in the middle of a large lake. There's a ferry to the door for 3 cp.
Menu
- Cheddar Frittata. There is parsley on top.
- Salted Lizard Eyes. Sometimes orcs order this.
- Pepper Topped Flatbread. The red peppers on the flatbread are roasted.
Characters
- Candice Echols. Gnome Oracle ♀
- Balur Hynes. Dwarf Necromancer ♂
- Helsora Gale. Gnome Poacher ♀
Rumours
- An old crone promised that a wave was going to come soon and wash away the sinners.
- The ale from the tavern is brewed by gnomes.
- One of the cows at a nearby farm laid an egg.
The Peg Legorc And Riser
A dog serves food at this tavern, by way of a tray strapped to its back.
Menu
- Sausage Ball. It's sausage, but in a ball.
- Crow's Dinner. A mix of nuts, sweets, and hard bread.
- Cheese Plate. A bunch of cheeses for the table.
Characters
- Parker Deverin. Half-Orc Hofmeister ⚥
- Elise Masak. Human Cultist ♀
- Katja Barrow. Tiefling Tanner ♀
Rumours
- A large egg is near Cole's Arena.
- There's a secret fighting ring below the tavern, where men fight to the death.
- The royal children are bratty and The King is looking to ship them off to other lands.
Taverns designed by
Tavern maps by
Tavern Generator with Menu and NPCs
The Tavern Generator provides a name, floorplan, and description of the tavern. It also includes tavern menu items and a list of NPCs that you might find there. If you want more detailed NPCs, you should check out the Character Generator.
All the written content for Taverns was designed by Sword & Source. The characters were designed by Icarus Games, and the maps were designed by Watabou. If you want to use any of the content, please read the terms first. Happy adventuring!