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Julie Longtail's Taphouse

Map of Julie Longtail's Taphouse

The floor is made of stone.

Menu

  • Ham and Cheese on Toast. A toasted sandwich. Simple but delicious.
  • Minestrone Soup. Classic vegetable soup.
  • Roasted Duck. A cute little duck. Roasted.

Characters

  • Finley Shadowmourne. Gnome Hermit ⚥
  • Sawyer Scott. Tiefling Bowyer ⚥
  • Roan Terryn. Halfling Quartermaster ♂

Rumours

  • A man in town is a traveller looking to fight the strongest man in each town.
  • You may summon any elemental at Mugheer's Tent.
  • The king was assassinated by lizard folk.

The Merry Poet

Map of The Merry Poet

Pixies flit about, above the patrons heads.

Menu

  • Lamb Chops. Don't think about the cute little lamb when you eat these.
  • Bang bang Cockatrice Bites. A delicious cockatrice meat treat.
  • Apple Pie. The absolute best item on the menu.

Characters

  • Ember Pierce. Human Mercenary ♀
  • Sarab Sweeny. Half-Elf Clerk ⚥
  • Celina Pierce. Elf Madame ♀

Rumours

  • A carriage with no horse and no rider rolled through town last night.
  • A clan of orcs set up camp nearby.
  • A princess is hiding out in town because she refuses to marry someone.

The Nervous Phoenix

Map of The Nervous Phoenix

The floor is sticky. Ew.

Menu

  • Bean Salad. Some beans. There's white beans, and red ones, and, um these dark ones.
  • Roasted Turkey. Served with gravy and mashed potatoes.
  • Creamy Mushroom Stew. A thick stew made with a secret spice.

Characters

  • Gregory Winterheart. Human Gravedigger ♂
  • Dov Pierce. Human Athlete ♂
  • Akasha Moonstone. Half-Elf Urchin ♀

Rumours

  • A travelling zoo is coming to town.
  • There's a lighthouse on the coast said to be overrun with giant spiders.
  • The mayor is thinking about starting a town militia.

The Limping Watchman

Map of The Limping Watchman

There's a sign on the wall that says 'no thaumaturgy'.

Menu

  • Cheese Omelette. The cheese is perfectly gooey.
  • Veggie Stew. Stew with various vegetables.
  • Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.

Characters

  • Kallum Malfoy. Human Flautist ♂
  • Raven Alhara. Half-Orc Comedian ♀
  • Eliot Mattell. Tiefling Village Idiot ♂

Rumours

  • A writer is interviewing local people for some book.
  • There's a selection of books in the library that no one's allowed to read.
  • A genie lives in a cabin in the woods.

The Dissembling Treasure

Map of The Dissembling Treasure

The front of this tavern is painted to look like a demon. The door is the demon's mouth.

Menu

  • Boar Meat Sausage. The chef has a special spice blend in the sausage.
  • Baked Eggplant. It's a vegetable, not an egg! I know eggs aren't even purple!
  • Halfling Pretzels. Pretzels, but tiny.

Characters

  • Simon Miller. Elf Diplomat ♂
  • Anto Shadowmourne. Elf Grocer ♂
  • Gareth Zaki. Half-Orc Veteran ♂

Rumours

  • A writer is interviewing local people for some book.
  • The local gang has a new leader.
  • A giant ape is said to live near Zyra's Temple.

The Mewling Son

Map of The Mewling Son

Wild birds are lining the rooftops.

Menu

  • Sausage Stuffing. Does anyone know what's in stuffing? This has sausage, that much is for sure.
  • Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.
  • Baked Pheasant. The fanciest of birds.

Characters

  • Jaden Roberts. Human General ♂
  • Olivier Mehmed. Elf Barbarian ⚥
  • Samir Gleeson. Gnome Steward ♂

Rumours

  • The new tavern has a beholder brewing ale in the basement.
  • The local general goods shop was burned down. Something it was arson.
  • Adventurers have gone missing at Island of the Scribe.

The Fetching Woman

Map of The Fetching Woman

It seems as though the trees outside get up and move around.

Menu

  • Roast Goblin. Greenish slightly spoiled meat charred to a crisp. No goblins were harmed in the making of this dish.
  • Wren Pot Pie. More popular than you would think.
  • Collard Greens. Iron helps us play.

Characters

  • Rowan Loch. Human Rogue ⚥
  • Eden Dunstan. Halfling Exterminator ⚥
  • Olivier Barrow. Half-Orc Glassblower ⚥

Rumours

  • There is a chest full of weapons buried somewhere in town.
  • There's silver in a nearby mountain.
  • The new tavern has a beholder brewing ale in the basement.

The Low Boa Inn

Map of The Low Boa Inn

Only half orcs work at this tavern.

Menu

  • Cheese Plate. A bunch of cheeses for the table.
  • Corn Fritter. Corn battered and fried.
  • Roast Beef. It's a bit overcooked.

Characters

  • Shay Walker. Halfling Biologist ♀
  • Cynthia Rana. Human Event Planner ♀
  • Fribbington Carter. Elf Florist ⚥

Rumours

  • Cave of the Monk was the site of a brutal battle. Ghosts are said to haunt it.
  • The best breakfast you can get is served at Ivor's Zeppelin.
  • That big abandoned farmhouse has weird sounds coming from it at night.

The Nominating Currier

Map of The Nominating Currier

It looks like someone is repairing the stoop.

Menu

  • Porridge. Hot mush for breakfast!
  • Donut. Cake for breakfast, basically!
  • Venison Pot Roast. A hearty pot roast with venison.

Characters

  • Julia Graves. Tiefling Captain Of The Guard ♀
  • Kasim Roderick. Half-Orc Artisan ♂
  • Riley Weston. Tiefling Cheesemaker ♀

Rumours

  • There's a vein of gold nearby.
  • A tiefling has been seen praying around town.
  • The king was assassinated by lizard folk.

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