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The Acre And Fabric

Map of The Acre And Fabric

The floor is made of stone.

Menu

  • Baked Eggplant. It's a vegetable, not an egg! I know eggs aren't even purple!
  • Apple Pie. The absolute best item on the menu.
  • Chicken Soup. When the place is out of noodles.

Characters

  • Jasper Selentia. Half-Elf Shipwright ♂
  • Canton Ravage. Tiefling Busker ♂
  • Sisco Barrow. Half-Orc Chandler ⚥

Rumours

  • The old blind beggar is pretending. He can see just find.
  • The local tavern owner is thinking about not serving dwarves any longer.
  • A genie lives in a cabin in the woods.

The Cheeky Master Tavern

Map of The Cheeky Master Tavern

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

Menu

  • Mushroom Steak. Thick cut of beef with mushroom gravy atop.
  • Fried Fish Sticks. Fresh and tasty.
  • Chaotic Evil Dip. It's hot. Served with chunks of bread.

Characters

  • Eldar Ironhand. Dwarf Ferryman ♂
  • Tiffany Bozier. Tiefling Con Artist ♀
  • Hart Dalton. Elf Craftsperson ♂

Rumours

  • The town keeper has been stealing money from the town's coffers.
  • A mill worker claims he saw a giant worm the other day.
  • A local man swears he found the bones of a kraken deep in the forest.

The Tottering Viking Tavern

Map of The Tottering Viking Tavern

There is a big hole in the roof.

Menu

  • Roasted Stag. Big ol deer guy. Roasted.
  • Frozen Berries. These are good.
  • Cheddar Frittata. There is parsley on top.

Characters

  • Nico Roderick. Tiefling Baron ♂
  • Michael Briggs. Human Street Artist ♂
  • Jarrad Pierce. Halfling Warlock ♂

Rumours

  • A travelling salesman is coming to town.
  • The king was assassinated by lizard folk.
  • There are no animals in the forest anymore.

The Viking And Fueller

Map of The Viking And Fueller

The front door to this tavern glows in the dark.

Menu

  • Chicken Soup. When the place is out of noodles.
  • Baked Eggplant. It's a vegetable, not an egg! I know eggs aren't even purple!
  • Fried Chicken. Chicken that's been fried in oil.

Characters

  • Oliver Defthands. Gnome Undertaker ♂
  • Blake Spall. Dwarf Guard ⚥
  • Blake Moonblossom. Half-Elf Sorcerer ⚥

Rumours

  • The ale at the bar is non-alcoholic.
  • A great vampire lord is attempting to merge his world with ours.
  • There's going to be a jousting tourney soon.

The Gun And Gun

Map of The Gun And Gun

The sign outside is covered in ice.

Menu

  • Frozen Cream. A sweet treat for after meals.
  • Spiced Chicken Thigh. Well seasoned, and served with coleslaw.
  • Pork Spare Ribs. Add some dragon sauce to heat things up.

Characters

  • Cora Shad. Half-Elf Herald ♀
  • Bundringo Ghani. Tiefling Artist ⚥
  • Giselle Ashbringer. Gnome Ferryman ♀

Rumours

  • An elf named Raven who came to town yesterday spent hundreds of years alone in the forest.
  • The constable had to flee town after killing a man.
  • If you order a light ale the barkeep just pours half the cup out.

The Diamond And Fork

Map of The Diamond And Fork

You must answer a riddle to enter this watering hole.

Menu

  • Pork Spare Ribs. Add some dragon sauce to heat things up.
  • BLT Roc Egg. Bacon, lettuce and tomato served in between a sliced hard boiled Roc egg.
  • Caramel Apples. Apple on a stick with caramel topping.

Characters

  • Vuska Hillard. Dwarf Bouncer ♀
  • Ben Carter. Gnome Loan Shark ♂
  • Clio Weatherby. Human Chimney Sweeper ♀

Rumours

  • A large lizard was seen nearby.
  • Pixies live in the woods here. It's said they'll grant a wish to anyone who finds them.
  • One man in town claims he can control insects.

The Tasset And Stag

Map of The Tasset And Stag

There are two signs to this tavern, each with a different name.

Menu

  • Beef Cheeks in Red Wine. We're not telling you which cheeks.
  • Tortellini. A pasta dish with tomato sauce.
  • Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.

Characters

  • Rey Broadbent. Half-Elf Fence ♂
  • Fribbington Cunningham. Tiefling Barber ⚥
  • Jon Huon. Elf Witchdoctor ♂

Rumours

  • The blacksmith here is thought to be an Oni.
  • A painting was stolen from a powerful lord.
  • A kraken was seen at the coast.

The Bowing Pilgrim

Map of The Bowing Pilgrim

Vines creep up the stone walls. There are so many that the windows are partially covered.

Menu

  • Lamb Shanks. Who shanked those poor lambs?
  • Collard Greens. Iron helps us play.
  • Bean Salad. Some beans. There's white beans, and red ones, and, um these dark ones.

Characters

  • Winona Wazels. Tiefling Banker ♀
  • Max Watson. Half-Elf Shipwright ⚥
  • Finley Hadwell. Halfling Gameskeeper ⚥

Rumours

  • The mayor is thinking about starting a town militia.
  • A nearby farm is haunted.
  • The town master's nose was split open in a fight.

The Chaplain And Hunter

Map of The Chaplain And Hunter

Some sort of strange shrubbery is growing across the stoop.

Menu

  • Sausage Stuffing. Does anyone know what's in stuffing? This has sausage, that much is for sure.
  • Egg Drop Soup. Go to a place where the cook doesn't just drop an egg in soup.
  • Chef's Choice. We don't know what it's going to be, but it will be good.

Characters

  • Sahin Enola. Half-Elf Business Owner ⚥
  • Katinka Spring. Half-Elf Witchdoctor ♀
  • Hailee Hume. Gnome Leatherworker ♀

Rumours

  • Someone has been stealing clothes.
  • A town to the north was swallowed up by a sinkhole.
  • The Queen has been cursed.

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