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The Chrysolite And Treasure

Map of The Chrysolite And Treasure

The back room houses a small weapons shop.

Menu

  • Kobold Tail. Delicious tangy meat of some sort. Hopefully not real kobold!
  • Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.
  • Fried Quail Egg. A delicate egg fried in a pan. Served with bacon.

Characters

  • Max Duraz. Dwarf Cult Leader ⚥
  • Matteus Dempsy. Half-Elf Earl ♂
  • Natalie Michaels. Half-Elf Bargeman ♀

Rumours

  • Dwarves dug out a hideout hundreds of years ago nearby, but no one can find it.
  • The mayor is said to be a skin changer.
  • The local tavern says their steak is beef, but it's not.

Jackson Scott's Tavern

Map of Jackson Scott's Tavern

A large tree grows through the center of the tavern.

Menu

  • Meat Pie. Shredded beef in a pie crust.
  • Fruit Blend. Banana, apple, pineapple, and cherries mixed together.
  • Chicken Tortilla Soup. Fried corn tortillas in a spicy soup.

Characters

  • Alaysia Gale. Half-Elf Woolwinder ♀
  • Lee Clarke. Tiefling Erenagh ♂
  • Helena Davis. Half-Orc Acolyte ♀

Rumours

  • A druid named Malfurian is willing to pay well for mistletoe.
  • The innkeeper lost the keys to each and every room.
  • A storm made of magical means is on its way.

The Meaty Sapper Inn

Map of The Meaty Sapper Inn

This tavern is filled with the delicious scent of fresh baked bread. They don't sell bread.

Menu

  • Plum Sauce. Served with crusty bread.
  • Ploughman's Lunch. Hard boiled egg, shaved meat, cheese, bread, and preserves.
  • One pan Minotaur Steak. A massive steak cooked with potatoes.

Characters

  • Bundringo Kaye. Tiefling Maid ⚥
  • Kasim Windrunner. Half-Orc Crime Boss ♂
  • Dawn Duval. Gnome Nurse ♀

Rumours

  • A new clothing store is going to open soon.
  • The old woman who lives in the cabin just outside of town is a witch.
  • Bandits are rumored to be hiding out in a nearby abandoned home.

The Feeding Knife

Map of The Feeding Knife

The beds are full and luxurious.

Menu

  • Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
  • Honey Glazed Ham. A thick slice of ham covered in a honey glaze.
  • Apple Fritter. Chunks of apple battered and fried.

Characters

  • Marcellus Broadbent. Elf Sorcerer ♂
  • Maz Scott. Half-Elf Commissar ⚥
  • Timo Abbey. Halfling Prisoner ♀

Rumours

  • The innkeeper is refusing to rent rooms to tieflings.
  • The brother down the road is said to have tieflings working there.
  • No one stays dead in the neighboring town.

The Rendering Shadow

Map of The Rendering Shadow

This tavern is currently out of ale.

Menu

  • Egg Wrap. A breakfast treat, scrambled eggs served in a tortilla.
  • Ploughman's Lunch. Hard boiled egg, shaved meat, cheese, bread, and preserves.
  • Egg Drop Soup. Go to a place where the cook doesn't just drop an egg in soup.

Characters

  • Lara Bergel. Halfling Dealer ♀
  • John Cunningham. Tiefling Anthropologist ♂
  • Laurie Shad. Halfling Necromancer ♀

Rumours

  • If you want to see a giant dog, you need only go to The Misty Ruins.
  • A circus is coming to town.
  • A princess is hiding out in town because she refuses to marry someone.

The Armor And Falconer

Map of The Armor And Falconer

Famous for its salad bar. Salad and taverns, what a great mix!

Menu

  • Onion Soup. Dark broth with a lot of onion.
  • Pickled Beans. Great crunch and acidity.
  • Bread & Cheese. A tavern staple.

Characters

  • Meara Faelyn. Half-Elf Priest ♂
  • Muriel Vinder. Half-Elf Vintner ♀
  • Nicholas Nighy. Halfling Monk ♂

Rumours

  • A new church is being built in town.
  • is willing to buy magic items at a good price.
  • The barkeep will arm wrestle for money.

The Fussy Mailer Tavern

Map of The Fussy Mailer Tavern

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

Menu

  • Root Beer. It's not quite alcoholic, but it is freaking delicious.
  • Kobold Tail. Delicious tangy meat of some sort. Hopefully not real kobold!
  • Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!

Characters

  • Blake Pegg. Half-Elf Rogue ⚥
  • Charlie Malfoy. Elf Ferryman ⚥
  • Athol Marshall. Human Entertainer ♀

Rumours

  • The magistrate's left hand was turned into a flower by a mad witch.
  • A nearby town has had rain for the last year and a half, every day.
  • The other day a hunter tried to bring down a deer, but the arrows passed right through the animal.

The Poking Alewife

Map of The Poking Alewife

A cat sleeps on the bar.

Menu

  • 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.
  • Chicken Soup. When the place is out of noodles.
  • Mushroom Meat Skewer. Savoury steak and mushrooms, stabbed by a stick.

Characters

  • Natalie Wrynn. Tiefling Ranger ♀
  • Lorelei Dunstan. Gnome Book Binder ♀
  • Fiona Huon. Halfling Mage ♀

Rumours

  • A giant rock fell from the sky the other day, a few miles from town.
  • No one stays dead in the neighboring town.
  • A nearby cavern houses a long dead Lich's lair.

The Errant Cowherd Tavern

Map of The Errant Cowherd Tavern

A heavenly aroma emanates from the kitchen.

Menu

  • Butter Pease. Buttery and good for you, other than the butter.
  • Hogs in Blankets. Mini sausages wrapped up in dough and baked.
  • Roasted Stag. Big ol deer guy. Roasted.

Characters

  • Beatrix Enola. Human Boatman ♀
  • Lilith Faelyn. Human Goldsmith ♀
  • Natalia Boone. Dwarf Servant ♀

Rumours

  • An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a new type of ranged weapon which fires iron balls.
  • The barkeep will arm wrestle for money.
  • A group of Kuo-toa live in the pond nearby.

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