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The Boa And Haberdasher

Map of The Boa And Haberdasher

Drinks are magically sent to your table after ordering.

Menu

  • Buttermilk Biscuit. A biscuit served with jam.
  • Creamy Mushroom Stew. A thick stew made with a secret spice.
  • Mom's Meatloaf. Who's mom though?

Characters

  • Bernie Loch. Human Outlander ⚥
  • Abbas Hawkwing. Elf Crime Boss ♂
  • Jasper Mattell. Elf Prisoner ♂

Rumours

  • It's said that the magistrate's wife is actually well over 200 years old.
  • A large lizard was seen nearby.
  • The Queen has a number of male companions that the king knows nothing about.

The Craven Bow

Map of The Craven Bow

There are bookshelves lining the walls here.

Menu

  • Corn Fritter. Corn battered and fried.
  • Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.
  • Navy Bean and Ham Soup. Classic soup, easy to make.

Characters

  • Sasha Sebastian. Halfling Undertaker ♀
  • Aptal Brightstar. Elf Potter ♂
  • Don Northrend. Half-Elf Banker ♂

Rumours

  • An old woman in town is said to have once loved a king.
  • The rats in town are becoming more numerous.
  • Demon worshiping cultists have set up a shrine nearby.

The Attaining Shield

Map of The Attaining Shield

Help is wanted here. They need a new bartender.

Menu

  • Skillet Fried Potatoes. Thinly cut and fried with chopped onions.
  • Corn Fritter. Corn battered and fried.
  • Sloppy Ugnar. Chopped meat in a bun.

Characters

  • Mica Faelyn. Tiefling Roper ♀
  • Gia Kensley. Half-Elf Comedian ♀
  • Marion Hynes. Human Bear Leader ♀

Rumours

  • A writer is interviewing local people for some book.
  • An elf named Cameron lost his wife recently.
  • The butcher uses humanoid meat.

The Lively Brewer

Map of The Lively Brewer

Everything on the menu is written in Orcish

Menu

  • Bourbon Chicken. Chicken covered in a delicious glaze.
  • Creamy Chicken Soup. Soup made with a cream base.
  • Worm Skewers. Please don't order this.

Characters

  • Nena Jayid. Human Prisoner ♀
  • Ahsoka Dunstan. Half-Orc Storyteller ♀
  • Lee Weatherby. Human Bodyguard ♂

Rumours

  • The woman who works at the inn is a medusa. That's why she always wears a hat.
  • The mayor is going to outlaw adventurers.
  • The King is thinking about forgiving taxes this year.

The Appraising Locksmith

Map of The Appraising Locksmith

There is a drinking contest in this tavern every night at midnight.

Menu

  • Rye Bread. You can ask for it toasted.
  • Salted Lizard Eyes. Sometimes orcs order this.
  • Raw Veggies. Perfect if you're trying to stay healthy, or just hate yourself!

Characters

  • Erolith Jones. Gnome Commoner ♀
  • Kasandra Watson. Elf Maid ♀
  • Sarab Poots. Human Healer ⚥

Rumours

  • Someone has been stealing clothes.
  • The innkeeper lost the keys to each and every room.
  • The towns dogs have seemingly formed a gang.

Maz Quinn's Tavern

Map of Maz Quinn's Tavern

The bartender is a clockwork construct.

Menu

  • Egg on Toast. Can't beat this simple breakfast!
  • Flatbread. A classic staple.
  • Cold Cut Sandwich. Cold meat between bread.

Characters

  • Olivier Greenflower. Half-Elf Acolyte ⚥
  • Matthew Spall. Gnome Wizard ♂
  • Taylor Ashig. Gnome Crofter ⚥

Rumours

  • A nearby cavern houses a long dead Lich's lair.
  • The armorer for the king has been turned into a horse by dark magic.
  • The best breakfast you can get is served at The Azure Bridge.

The Prudent Quarterstaff

Map of The Prudent Quarterstaff

The bartender has wings.

Menu

  • Pickled Beans. Great crunch and acidity.
  • Cheese Plate. A bunch of cheeses for the table.
  • Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.

Characters

  • Bernie Quinn. Elf Detective ⚥
  • Isis Mervor. Dwarf Jeweler ♀
  • Jackson Altharia. Halfling Business Owner ♂

Rumours

  • The constable's wife is a hag in disguise.
  • The townmaster wants to build a clocktower in the center of town.
  • Bandits are rumored to be hiding out in a nearby abandoned home.

Kiran Shadowmourne's Inn

Map of Kiran Shadowmourne's Inn

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

Menu

  • Roasted Lizard. A little lizard roasted on a spit.
  • Roasted Stag. Big ol deer guy. Roasted.
  • Apple Fritter. Chunks of apple battered and fried.

Characters

  • William Selentia. Halfling Physicist ♂
  • Giselle Hamlin. Elf Student ♀
  • Quentin Kusheth. Halfling Page ♂

Rumours

  • A storm made of magical means is on its way.
  • The mayor is cheating on his wife.
  • The butcher uses humanoid meat.

Peter Wilbur's Tavern

Map of Peter Wilbur's Tavern

This tavern has a few private eating rooms that can be rented.

Menu

  • Steak Burger. A thin burger patty on a toasted bun.
  • Spiced Cherries. Unique to this region.
  • Sausage and Mustard. Served on a split roll.

Characters

  • Brom Bozier. Tiefling Poultry Keeper ♂
  • Iris Lucas. Elf Servant ♀
  • Aric Cruise. Half-Elf Writer ♂

Rumours

  • Graverobbers have been stealing expensive jewelry buried with the dead.
  • The howls at night aren't wolves, they're hell hounds.
  • Someone is making a flesh golem nearby.

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