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The Weaver And Duck

Map of The Weaver And Duck

Only women work at this tavern.

Menu

  • Bean Salad. Some beans. There's white beans, and red ones, and, um these dark ones.
  • Corned Beef and Cabbage. A traditional plate of a traditional dish.
  • Challah. A classic bread. Makes great French Toast.

Characters

  • Sawyer Faelyn. Tiefling Hofmeister ⚥
  • Aria Kastrix. Elf Acrobat ♀
  • Altes Faelyn. Tiefling Quartermaster ♂

Rumours

  • A large egg is near Snake of the Poacher.
  • A tiefling has been seen praying around town.
  • That earthquake last week had something to do with giants.

The Drafty Cuckoo

Map of The Drafty Cuckoo

Half the floor has caved in long ago. Don't worry, it's roped off.

Menu

  • Beef and Pears. Meat and fruit together? Who would have thought?
  • Red Wine. Regional specialty.
  • Egg and Sausage on Toast. A sandwich for breakfast.

Characters

  • Fribbington Terryn. Dwarf Warlock ⚥
  • Avery Browntree. Halfling Ranger ⚥
  • Zyra Hickory. Half-Elf Soldier ♀

Rumours

  • The local gang has a new leader.
  • The nearby big city is starting to construct new walls.
  • The bees here make the best honey.

The Spleeny Dagger Tavern

Map of The Spleeny Dagger Tavern

This is half a tavern, and half a library.

Menu

  • Kraken Plate. Fish and oyster plate.
  • Fruit Blend. Banana, apple, pineapple, and cherries mixed together.
  • Root Beer. It's not quite alcoholic, but it is freaking delicious.

Characters

  • Henry Molyneaux. Half-Elf Astrologer ♂
  • Julia Miller. Gnome Shipwright ♀
  • Fiana Ironroot. Dwarf Cleric ♀

Rumours

  • The butcher is thought to be a zombie.
  • A large elephant was recently hunted in the woods.
  • That mangy dog everyone keeps seeing is a wizard in disguise.

The Dripping Wind

Map of The Dripping Wind

Twin dwarves own this tavern.

Menu

  • Bread & Cheese. A tavern staple.
  • Water. For boring people.
  • Tortellini. A pasta dish with tomato sauce.

Characters

  • Miles Crump. Human Fortune Teller ♂
  • Vivi Greene. Human Mathematician ♀
  • Storm Hickory. Dwarf Warlock ♀

Rumours

  • The local tavern is going out of business.
  • Two kids went missing last week. This morning, they showed up in the middle of town, five years older.
  • The howls at night aren't wolves, they're hell hounds.

The Cannon And Quail

Map of The Cannon And Quail

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

Menu

  • Egg on Toast. Can't beat this simple breakfast!
  • Egg and Sausage on Toast. A sandwich for breakfast.
  • Chicken Cutlets. Thin strips of chicken fried.

Characters

  • Lee Hasan. Human Woolwinder ♂
  • Hiaenna Silvertree. Elf Detective ♀
  • Durante Adir. Human Bloodletter ♂

Rumours

  • There are no animals in the forest anymore.
  • swears they saw a minotaur in the tavern last night.
  • There's a vein of gold nearby.

The Adopting Purse

Map of The Adopting Purse

The bartender has wings.

Menu

  • Flatbread Pizza. Sauce and fixings on a flatbread.
  • Egg and Sausage on Toast. A sandwich for breakfast.
  • Dwarven Stout. Addictive!

Characters

  • Nico Freeman. Dwarf Crime Boss ♂
  • Mushin Spring. Halfling Debt Collector ♂
  • Hamad Malfoy. Human Cleaner ♂

Rumours

  • The local tavern owner is thinking about not serving dwarves any longer.
  • The innkeeper is a demon in disguise.
  • A new church is being built in town.

The Lighting Wayfarer

Map of The Lighting Wayfarer

The walls of this tavern randomly change colors every few minutes.

Menu

  • Red Wine. Why no spaghetti?
  • Maple Brown Sugar Pecans. Snack while you drink.
  • Meatballs on rice. Why no spaghetti?

Characters

  • Levi Wright. Halfling Wizard ♂
  • Myron Nighy. Half-Elf Rogue ♂
  • Jericho Mehmed. Elf Monk ♂

Rumours

  • The local tavern is going out of business.
  • There's a beehive nearby where the bees are all blue instead of yellow.
  • The water in the nearby lake can poison you.

The Parting Tooth

Map of The Parting Tooth

The bar is wet.

Menu

  • Chef's Choice. We don't know what it's going to be, but it will be good.
  • Egg on Toast. Can't beat this simple breakfast!
  • Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.

Characters

  • Elisha Crump. Gnome Nanny ♀
  • Delia Thom. Halfling Captain Of The Guard ♀
  • Avery Mervor. Half-Orc Bridle Maker ⚥

Rumours

  • The armorer for the king has been turned into a horse by dark magic.
  • The magistrate is hoping to break down on the new jail soon.
  • A masked man has been seen in town. He broke up a robbery.

The Sapphire And Player

Map of The Sapphire And Player

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

Menu

  • Hush Puppies. Battered and breaded.
  • Kobold Tail. Delicious tangy meat of some sort. Hopefully not real kobold!
  • Chef Special. Let the cook give you whatever he wants.

Characters

  • Arnold Freeman. Tiefling Poultry Keeper ♂
  • Luna Abasi. Gnome Craftsperson ♀
  • Cordelia Reddy. Half-Orc Mathematician ♀

Rumours

  • The constable's wife is a hag in disguise.
  • Two orcs fought for dominance at Oisin's Platform.
  • One little boy in town was carved from wood and brought to life through magic.

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