Taverns
Locale
The Exalted Ladle
Red and blue stripes are painted on the walls and ceiling.
Menu
- Roast Goblin. Greenish slightly spoiled meat charred to a crisp. No goblins were harmed in the making of this dish.
- Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.
- Marriage Soup. Greens and meat married in a soup.
Characters
- Max Scott. Human Assassin ⚥
- Robert Alma. Halfling Exile ♂
- Kallum Sweeny. Dwarf Chaplain ♂
Rumours
- A clan of orcs set up camp nearby.
- A nearby cavern houses a long dead Lich's lair.
- A portal to the afterlife has opened up in the center of town.
The Glover And Steward
There are clouds inside, nestled up against the roof.
Menu
- Bean Salad. Some beans. There's white beans, and red ones, and, um these dark ones.
- Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
- Pot Roast. Hearty and filling.
Characters
- Doran Northrend. Human Scout ⚥
- Karth Marshall. Elf Cooper ♂
- Walter Mur. Halfling Sorcerer ♂
Rumours
- A cow was born nearby with two heads.
- A new clothing store is going to open soon.
- The barkeep will arm wrestle for money.
Theodora Abasi's Tavern
Your skin itches looking at the room accomodations.
Menu
- Spinach Salad. Iron helps us play.
- Gnoll Peanut Soup. When gnolls aren't eating people, they make this.
- Pork Spare Ribs. Add some dragon sauce to heat things up.
Characters
- Lola Ward. Human Silversmith ♀
- Shark Norman. Halfling Cantor ♀
- Joel Brightstar. Elf Crime Boss ♂
Rumours
- There's a lighthouse on the coast said to be overrun with giant spiders.
- There is a chest full of weapons buried somewhere in town.
- The constable's wife is a hag in disguise.
Storm Firefang's Inn
The tables here are old whiskey barrels.
Menu
- Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.
- Ogre Eyeballs. A delicacy!
- Gin. Where the juice?
Characters
- Kasim Quaresh. Human Hersir ♂
- Jen Stone. Gnome Athlete ♀
- Ceri Reddy. Dwarf Business Owner ♀
Rumours
- The woman who works at the inn is a medusa. That's why she always wears a hat.
- A man has gone mad and is attempting to bring his wife back from the dead.
- Three wizards live at Tanar's Volcano.
The Surly Antelope
The tavern seems to be largest building in town.
Menu
- Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
- Bean Salad. Some beans. There's white beans, and red ones, and, um these dark ones.
- Sphinx Brisket. Beef and pork cooked together.
Characters
- Elise Sybil. Elf Rogue ♀
- Sylvie Windrunner. Half-Elf Former Adventurer ♀
- Petra Darkwood. Halfling Bard ♀
Rumours
- A storm made of magical means is on its way.
- A masked man has been seen in town. He broke up a robbery.
- At midnight the dead can rise for one hour.
Dinan Huon's Inn
The sign outside is covered in ice.
Menu
- Bread & Cheese. A tavern staple.
- Baked Pheasant. The fanciest of birds.
- Mushroom Meat Skewer. Savoury steak and mushrooms, stabbed by a stick.
Characters
- Pallav Jayid. Elf Street Performer ♂
- Maddie Wrynn. Half-Orc Veterinarian ♀
- Cassius Malfoy. Dwarf Wizard ♂
Rumours
- The magistrate's left hand was turned into a flower by a mad witch.
- Bandits are rumored to be hiding out in a nearby abandoned home.
- A farmer's wife is pregnant with an orc's child.
The Eldritch Penknife Taphouse
The signature dish here is called Harpies Stew
Menu
- Bear Meat Sausage. The bear meat is very hard to work with.
- Bread Soup. Hope you like bread!
- 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.
Characters
- Max Mazdan. Dwarf Crofter ⚥
- Karth Hynes. Dwarf Medic ♂
- Sisco Gale. Half-Orc Sommelier ⚥
Rumours
- A carriage with no horse and no rider rolled through town last night.
- The general goods store owner has a pet homunculus.
- The blacksmith here is thought to be an Oni.
The Sard And Queen
A crystal ball sits on the bar, it looks as though it's filled with smoke.
Menu
- Spiced Cherries. Unique to this region.
- Brownbuds. Elves eat this. Some sort of radish, baked.
- Smoked Sausage. Extra smoke is extra great.
Characters
- Bashara Hillard. Human Rogue ♀
- Christopher Michaels. Elf Cheesemaker ♂
- Keeley Marshall. Half-Elf Road Master ♀
Rumours
- Someone in the inn is trying to hit passersby with the contents of his chamber pot.
- It was raining gold pieces last night.
- Pit of the Guild is a great place to find a wife or husband.
The Minter And Lizard
There are bookshelves lining the walls here.
Menu
- Navy Bean and Ham Soup. Classic soup, easy to make.
- Cheese Pie. It's melty cheese. CHEEEEEESE!
- Oatmeal. The steel cut oats retain maximum flavour potential.
Characters
- Katrina Weston. Halfling Philosopher ♀
- Liliana Firestorm. Tiefling Veteran ♀
- Maz Carson. Dwarf Naperer ⚥
Rumours
- A young man was seen sinking into the ground.
- There are mushrooms which grow at The Teal Ice Crystals that control your mind.
- The local tavern owner is thinking about not serving dwarves any longer.
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