Taverns
Locale
The Loud Crenel Inn
The sign above the door is worn with age.
Menu
- Kraken Plate. Fish and oyster plate.
- Worm Skewers. Please don't order this.
- Bread Pudding. A delightful treat.
Characters
- Tiatha Reddy. Dwarf Builder ♀
- Claire Reece. Gnome Weaver ♀
- Olivier Thalnir. Dwarf Animal Tamer ⚥
Rumours
- A man new to town is selling magical weapons.
- A princess is hiding out in town because she refuses to marry someone.
- It hasn't stopped raining in weeks because someone angered the gods.
The Seeking Cowherd
The floor is sticky. Ew.
Menu
- Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.
- Honey Glazed Ribs. Ribs in a honey glaze.
- Cockatrice Wings. Fried in oil.
Characters
- Jelen Bladefist. Half-Orc Swineherd ♂
- Simone Cruise. Half-Orc Jester ♀
- Emyr Mehmed. Elf Bladesmith ♂
Rumours
- is willing to buy magic items at a good price.
- A mating pair of Owlbears have built a nest in an abandoned building nearby.
- An elf named Raven who came to town yesterday spent hundreds of years alone in the forest.
The Enacting Plate
There are paintings of flowers on each wall.
Menu
- Baked Eggplant. It's a vegetable, not an egg! I know eggs aren't even purple!
- Puff Pastry. Good for breakfast or desert!
- Spiced Cherries. Unique to this region.
Characters
- Dwyer Black. Half-Orc Translator ♂
- Teyr Arrias. Half-Orc Ward ♀
- Alexis Lachlan. Human Charcoal Burner ♀
Rumours
- The baker is rumored to be cutting his flour with a powdered cleaning solution to save money.
- It hasn't rained for weeks because someone angered the gods.
- Walking skeletons have been spotted at night.
The Fragrant Costermonger Taphouse
The workers here wear red robes.
Menu
- Chicken Cutlets. Thin strips of chicken fried.
- Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.
- Smoked Sausage. Extra smoke is extra great.
Characters
- Landon Korsk. Gnome Illusionist ♂
- Ego Wright. Dwarf Actor ♂
- Cole Gale. Human Tanner ♂
Rumours
- The townmaster is looking for adventurers for some quest.
- A new clothing store is going to open soon.
- A band of goblins sacked a nearby town.
Lee Ironbane's Tavern
A sign on the wall advertises a teleportation circle in the basement. It cost 200 gp to use it.
Menu
- Green Spears. Roasted asparagus.
- Shredded Beef. Served on tortillas.
- Pasta Salad. Usually served as a side.
Characters
- Marcel Elonil. Half-Orc Armorer ♂
- Clark Hamilton. Gnome Miller ♂
- Hailee Thom. Half-Orc Artisan ♀
Rumours
- A travelling salesman came last night looking to sell stolen goods.
- A large elephant was recently hunted in the woods.
- The trees in the nearby woods have been moving around.
The Ornate Warhammer Inn
The walls of this tavern randomly change colors every few minutes.
Menu
- Duck Egg Omelette. The chef stole the eggs himself. Ask him about it.
- Bread Soup. Hope you like bread!
- Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.
Characters
- Steven Greene. Half-Elf Comedian ♂
- Eldar Rook. Tiefling Historian ♂
- Taylor Nighy. Gnome Butcher ⚥
Rumours
- A local girl has gone missing.
- A carriage with no horse and no rider rolled through town last night.
- A large elephant was recently hunted in the woods.
The Squeaky Cowherd Tavern
A dog serves food at this tavern, by way of a tray strapped to its back.
Menu
- Bean Salad. Some beans. There's white beans, and red ones, and, um these dark ones.
- Broiled Catfish. Caught fresh from the nearby river.
- One pan Minotaur Steak. A massive steak cooked with potatoes.
Characters
- Frederick Knight. Tiefling Blacksmith ♂
- Killian Freeman. Tiefling Wheelwright ♂
- Katya Carson. Human Auditor ♀
Rumours
- There's a lighthouse on the coast said to be overrun with giant spiders.
- The local general goods shop was burned down. Something it was arson.
- Ruins in the area show evidence that there was a battle fought long ago.
The Dry Goblet
This tavern only appears at night.
Menu
- Navy Bean and Ham Soup. Classic soup, easy to make.
- 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.
- Cheddar Frittata. There is parsley on top.
Characters
- Mugheer Hickory. Half-Orc Exorcist ♂
- Nina Orsan. Half-Orc Armorer ♀
- Vivi Duval. Half-Orc Cultist ♀
Rumours
- A stranger came to town, they have feet that look like bird talons.
- A storm made of magical means is on its way.
- Adventurers have gone missing at River of the Favor.
The Trapper And Piper
The text on the sign is written backward.
Menu
- Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!
- Venison Pot Roast. A hearty pot roast with venison.
- Bread & Cheese. A tavern staple.
Characters
- Sumesh Brightleaf. Gnome Toll Keeper ⚥
- Mia Fordragon. Halfling Illuminator ♀
- Tenjon Sams. Tiefling Mercenary ♂
Rumours
- There's a beehive nearby where the bees are all blue instead of yellow.
- A star in the night sky has moved.
- A local girl has gone missing.
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