Taverns
Locale
The Formulating Kettle
The walls in this tavern are covered in moss.
Menu
- Pine Nuts Salad. The nuts are quite rare in these parts.
- Onion Soup. Dark broth with a lot of onion.
- Chef Special. Let the cook give you whatever he wants.
Characters
- Monica White. Half-Orc Cook ♀
- Elisha Davis. Elf Book Binder ♀
- Elvira Lesley. Half-Elf Attendant ♀
Rumours
- A man has gone mad and is attempting to bring his wife back from the dead.
- The old blind beggar is pretending. He can see just find.
- The townmaster is looking for adventurers for some quest.
The Loathsome Melee
This miniscule tavern serves you through a window.
Menu
- Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.
- 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.
- Garlic Bread. Bread that's garlicy.
Characters
- Geoffrey Lachlan. Half-Elf Artisan ♂
- Dov Vonner. Halfling Magician ♂
- Fletcher Bladefist. Human Rat Catcher ♂
Rumours
- One man claims dragons don't, and never have, existed.
- One dog in town is actually a polymorphed elf.
- The King is thinking about forgiving taxes this year.
The Jovial Half Taphouse
Vines creep up the stone walls. There are so many that the windows are partially covered.
Menu
- Halfling Soup. I think there's freaking acorns in this.
- Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.
- Honey Glazed Ham. A thick slice of ham covered in a honey glaze.
Characters
- Valnis Frogsong. Halfling Magician ♀
- Virginia Lucas. Human Dancer ♀
- Sahin Faelyn. Tiefling Illuminator ⚥
Rumours
- A knight came to town last week riding a sphinx.
- All of the cats in town have vanished overnight.
- A dragon was killed at Island of the Keeper.
The Bagger And Hilt
The sign is made of stone, and lies on the ground, propped up next to the door.
Menu
- Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.
- Ale. A tavern staple.
- Chicken Tortilla Soup. Fried corn tortillas in a spicy soup.
Characters
- Eden Grail. Tiefling Refugee ⚥
- Anto Hynes. Human Builder ♂
- Riley Spring. Halfling Artist ⚥
Rumours
- A young red dragon is living in the forest nearby.
- Someone has been stealing clothes.
- The nearby pond has a sea monster of some sort in it.
The Virtuous Mother Taphouse
Red and blue stripes are painted on the walls and ceiling.
Menu
- Raw Veggies. Perfect if you're trying to stay healthy, or just hate yourself!
- Mutton. Meat? We think.
- Dragon Fish. A spicy fish dish.
Characters
- Edmond AnaanShan. Human Street Performer ♂
- Sahin Crump. Halfling Scholar ⚥
- Parker Winterheart. Elf Marshall ⚥
Rumours
- Humans and elves are on the brink of a war.
- The mayor is considering banning carriages from town. The streets are too narrow.
- An old woman in town is said to have once loved a king.
The Painting Warhammer
This tavern is currently out of ale.
Menu
- Baked Cockatrice. Delicious and nutritious
- Roasted Stag. Big ol deer guy. Roasted.
- BLT Roc Egg. Bacon, lettuce and tomato served in between a sliced hard boiled Roc egg.
Characters
- Avery Sweeny. Half-Orc Mercenary ⚥
- Katinka Pierre-Dupois. Elf Leatherworker ♀
- Nina Knight. Dwarf Jeweler ♀
Rumours
- The mayor wants to have a festival.
- A stranger came to town, they have feet that look like bird talons.
- Someone summoned a demon.
The Delivering Cutpurse
Ivy covers the front of the building.
Menu
- Puff Pastry. Good for breakfast or desert!
- Creamy Mushroom Stew. A thick stew made with a secret spice.
- Meat Pie. Shredded beef in a pie crust.
Characters
- Patrick Loudbelly. Half-Orc First Mate ♂
- Blake Crewe. Gnome Poet ⚥
- Nigel Walker. Gnome Ranger ♂
Rumours
- Honey made from the nearby beekeepers is blue.
- A man claims he rode a giant ant the other day.
- An adventuring party went to fight a dragon nearby but they never returned.
The Spleeny Bodger Tavern
The bartender is a clockwork construct.
Menu
- Roc Leg. Fried and meant for twenty.
- Wren Pot Pie. More popular than you would think.
- Halfling Soup. I think there's freaking acorns in this.
Characters
- Malik Thalnir. Dwarf Chiropractor ♂
- Weston Mournhell. Half-Orc Runaway ♂
- Lillian Alard. Gnome Senator ♀
Rumours
- The woman who works at the inn is a medusa. That's why she always wears a hat.
- It's said a farmer found a mummy when a section of his land caved in.
- The magistrate wants to outlaw drinking.
The Ancient Chapman Inn
A crystal ball sits on the bar, it looks as though it's filled with smoke.
Menu
- Apple Fritter. Chunks of apple battered and fried.
- Druid Wrap. Veggies on some weird green flat bread.
- Hot Coffee. Warm you up and give you a kick in the pants.
Characters
- Mikael Deakin. Human Sage ♂
- Luna Ali. Tiefling Lecturer ♀
- Paul Monroe. Elf Crofter ♂
Rumours
- There seem to be more rats about.
- The rats in town are becoming more numerous.
- The magistrate is thinking about arresting the townmaster.
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