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The Painting Plumer

Map of The Painting Plumer

The signature drink here is called the Wailing Wight.

Menu

  • Onion Soup. Dark broth with a lot of onion.
  • Beggar's Pie. Cheap meat in a pie.
  • Mutton. Meat? We think.

Characters

  • Doran Hume. Human Detective ⚥
  • Arnold Wretch. Tiefling Exile ♂
  • Dora Stonestorm. Half-Orc Biologist ♀

Rumours

  • A man named Castor is staying at the inn. He looks dangerous.
  • Any goods you buy at the general store will vanish within a week.
  • There are mushrooms which grow at Continent of the Scabbard that control your mind.

Weston Venomwing's Tavern

Map of Weston Venomwing's Tavern

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

Menu

  • Shredded Beef. Served on tortillas.
  • Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!
  • Dragon Fish. A spicy fish dish.

Characters

  • Jon Nighy. Half-Orc Poet ♂
  • Max El-Hasan. Half-Elf Hermit ⚥
  • Valnis Kaye. Dwarf Bishop ♀

Rumours

  • Three people have gone missing from town.
  • There's silver in a nearby mountain.
  • Some people in town think the butcher uses human meat.

Jackson Lord's Taphouse

Map of Jackson Lord's Taphouse

The sign above the door has a painted black skull upon it.

Menu

  • Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.
  • Rock Stew. It's not actually rocks ...
  • Cream of Glowing Mushroom Soup. You know how mushrooms glow in dungeons? It's that, but you can eat it.

Characters

  • Fareed Silverleaf. Elf Carpenter ♂
  • Aela Korsk. Half-Elf Scullion ♀
  • Talwyn Roderick. Human Weaver ♀

Rumours

  • A nearby town wants to join forces and overthrow the King.
  • There was a bar fight in the tavern last night.
  • Someone hid treasure in town.

Rashur Treespeaker's Inn

Map of Rashur Treespeaker's Inn

There's a magical drink on the menu for 10 gp that will make you grow five feet for an hour.

Menu

  • Potato Skins. Cheese and bacon baked in potato skins.
  • Gingerbread Cookie. A delicious treat.
  • Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.

Characters

  • Roan Spall. Human Drag Queen ♂
  • Parker Shalamayne. Gnome Journalist ⚥
  • Vitriak Korsk. Half-Orc Acater ♂

Rumours

  • The members of the hunting lodge are about to leave and hunt down a weretiger.
  • Adventurers have gone missing at The Chained Spire.
  • There have been human sacrifices at Dottie's Cave.

The Extending Cup

Map of The Extending Cup

You can win a free drink if you beat the bartender in an arm wrestling match.

Menu

  • Root Beer. It's not quite alcoholic, but it is freaking delicious.
  • Honey Glazed Ham. A thick slice of ham covered in a honey glaze.
  • Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!

Characters

  • Donovan Brocksby. Human Debt Collector ♂
  • Emily Scott. Half-Orc Street Performer ♀
  • Gwen El-Hasan. Dwarf Missionary ♀

Rumours

  • has wings that they keep hidden.
  • It's going to snow.
  • You may summon any elemental at Jack's Cottage.

The Gorbellied Cartographer Tavern

Map of The Gorbellied Cartographer Tavern

It looks like someone is repairing the stoop.

Menu

  • Minotaur Pie. A "meat" pie using a meat substitute. Good for those beings who perhaps share a common ancestor with beef.
  • Dragon's Egg Omelette. The claim that this is made from real dragon eggs is highly suspect.
  • Cherry Bread. Sweet cake like bread with candied cherries throughout.

Characters

  • Charlie Browntree. Gnome Rogue ⚥
  • Amaya Norman. Halfling Gardener ♀
  • Fletch Wynne. Elf Barbarian ♂

Rumours

  • The barkeep lost his eye in a war.
  • The king was assassinated by lizard folk.
  • A genie lives in a cabin in the woods.

The Prestigious Charlatan

Map of The Prestigious Charlatan

You have to know the password to enter this tavern.

Menu

  • Rye Bread. You can ask for it toasted.
  • Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!
  • One pan Minotaur Steak. A massive steak cooked with potatoes.

Characters

  • Conn Ward. Human Courtier ♂
  • Anika Weatherby. Human Chaplain ♀
  • Sarab Black. Halfling Bard ⚥

Rumours

  • Bandits were chased out of town by the militia.
  • The magistrate wants to outlaw drinking.
  • There have been human sacrifices at Cain's Temple.

The Medical Parrot

Map of The Medical Parrot

The name of this tavern changes every day.

Menu

  • Manticore Loaf. Mystery meat surprise.
  • Pumpkin Soup. The pumpkin's rich flavour makes a great soup.
  • Donut. Cake for breakfast, basically!

Characters

  • Caroc Carson. Dwarf Anthropologist ♂
  • Vitriak Bowes. Halfling Ranger ♂
  • Garrus Bradley. Elf Assassin ♂

Rumours

  • The magistrate is having an affair with a harpy.
  • A yeti has been seen nearby.
  • A writer is interviewing local people for some book.

The Nervous Word Inn

Map of The Nervous Word Inn

A crystal ball sits on the bar, it looks as though it's filled with smoke.

Menu

  • Candied Apples. Apple on a stick with candied topping.
  • Egg Drop Soup. Go to a place where the cook doesn't just drop an egg in soup.
  • Mashed Cauliflower. I mean, I don't know who would order this. An elf probably.

Characters

  • Arish Nighy. Half-Elf Apprentice ♂
  • Mary Breezehollow. Gnome Wizard ♀
  • Dmitri Frost. Gnome Cardinal ♂

Rumours

  • The King is thinking about forgiving taxes this year.
  • is on the run from someone.
  • A great vampire lord is attempting to merge his world with ours.

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