Taverns
Locale
The Cartographer And Groat
A mug of light ale is a regular mug of ale with half of it poured out on the ground.
Menu
- Fried Cockatrice. Delicious and bad for you.
- Spiced Tomato Soup. Tomato soup with a spicy kick.
- Cheese Pie. It's melty cheese. CHEEEEEESE!
Characters
- Diego Everett. Human Lamplight ♂
- Yasmeen Quinn. Half-Orc Bailiff ♀
- Frederick Summer. Gnome Fortune Teller ♂
Rumours
- A stranger came to town in the middle of the night.
- It's said that the magistrate's wife is actually well over 200 years old.
- A star in the night sky has moved.
Lana Ironstone's Tavern
There is a big hole in the roof.
Menu
- Egg on Toast. Can't beat this simple breakfast!
- Pickled Beans. Great crunch and acidity.
- Egg and Sausage on Toast. A sandwich for breakfast.
Characters
- Jonas Reece. Elf Chemist ♂
- Theodora Goldpetal. Elf Paladin ♀
- Jim Duval. Half-Elf Jester ♂
Rumours
- An elf named Raven who came to town yesterday spent hundreds of years alone in the forest.
- There's going to be a jousting tourney soon.
- The royal children are bratty and The King is looking to ship them off to other lands.
The Modest Ostiary
There are not stools, chairs, or tables in this tavern.
Menu
- Spiced Cherries. Unique to this region.
- Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.
- Bean Salad. Some beans. There's white beans, and red ones, and, um these dark ones.
Characters
- Claire Nighy. Half-Elf Seer ♀
- Evonne Autumn. Gnome Rogue ♀
- Elvira Dunstan. Tiefling Innkeeper ♀
Rumours
- The local tavern is going out of business.
- The King is thinking about forgiving taxes this year.
- A group of Kuo-toa live in the pond nearby.
Sawyer Travis's Taphouse
It looks like someone is repairing the stoop.
Menu
- Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.
- Corn Fritter. Corn battered and fried.
- Potato Leek Soup. Creamy soup that's filling.
Characters
- Forbes Knight. Half-Orc Teacher ♂
- Galvur Kaye. Half-Orc Leatherworker ♂
- Mack Hasan. Human Chandler ♂
Rumours
- The tavern sank into the ground a week ago.
- A nearby farm has a miniature horse.
- A halfling named Cade was found dead last night.
The Light Quack
Water runs continuously down the walls. No one knows where it comes from.
Menu
- Halfling Hash. Hashed spuds with extra butter. Served in a bowl the perfect size for any Halfling.
- Hand Pies. A pie you can take on the road! Apple, Blueberry, or Cherry.
- Dill Yogurt Dip. Served with raw veggies for dipping.
Characters
- Max Pierce. Tiefling Auditor ⚥
- Trixie Goldpetal. Half-Elf Pirate ♀
- Hiram Duval. Tiefling Former Adventurer ♂
Rumours
- One woman in town claims she is having a love affair with a minotaur.
- A group of adventurers are in town, mourning a fallen comrade.
- Bandits are waiting to pounce on unsuspecting travellers outside of town.
The Chalice And Cobbler
The only chairs here are big cushions on the ground.
Menu
- Spinach Salad. Iron helps us play.
- Pork Spare Ribs. Add some dragon sauce to heat things up.
- Beggar's Pie. Cheap meat in a pie.
Characters
- Kalth Alard. Human Magician ♂
- Jim Haggard. Human Lamplight ♂
- Dina Shad. Halfling Witchdoctor ♀
Rumours
- The barkeep is an ogre in disguise.
- The local constable is a vampire.
- A mind flayer is in town, and is controlling some people's minds.
The Cobbler And Potboy
Help is wanted here. They need a new cook.
Menu
- Gin. Where the juice?
- Goat Feet. Who would think to serve this?
- Roasted Turkey. Served with gravy and mashed potatoes.
Characters
- Ego Hickory. Half-Elf Bladesmith ♂
- Mikael Sebastian. Human Wizard ♂
- Sisco Colman. Human Refugee ⚥
Rumours
- was killed by wolves.
- A widow has been seen sneaking into the magistrate's home at night.
- swears they saw a minotaur in the tavern last night.
The Winding Gold
Two torches above the door are alive with blue fire.
Menu
- Roasted Duck. A cute little duck. Roasted.
- Gin. Where the juice?
- Hush Puppies. Battered and breaded.
Characters
- Lana Mudclaw. Half-Orc Ropemaker ♀
- Sarab Summer. Tiefling Detective ⚥
- Isabelle Selwyn. Elf Makeup Artist ♀
Rumours
- A woman was seen flying at midnight last night.
- The water in the nearby lake can poison you.
- That big abandoned farmhouse has weird sounds coming from it at night.
The Joiner And Warhammer
The bartender claims this tavern used to be carried upon a giants back.
Menu
- Spiced Chicken Thigh. Well seasoned, and served with coleslaw.
- Bacon Lettuce and Tomato sandwich. A BLT. Duh.
- Beef Cheeks in Red Wine. We're not telling you which cheeks.
Characters
- Gwen Orsan. Half-Elf Mage ♀
- Lars Erwin. Gnome Magician ♂
- Ned Hume. Tiefling Poacher ♂
Rumours
- The jailer locked himself in the jail cell because he was drunk.
- It's said a farmer found a mummy when a section of his land caved in.
- A stranger came to town, they have feet that look like bird talons.
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