Taverns
Locale
The Quaint Viking Taphouse
There's a shady looking customer alone at one table looking to sell illegal goods.
Menu
- Giant Spider Legs. Giants eat them, why not us? Cooked over flame.
- Hot Tea. Calming and warming.
- Mom's Meatloaf. Who's mom though?
Characters
- Blake Terryn. Human Executioner ⚥
- Kamal Shad. Half-Elf Wheelwright ♂
- Helen Potter. Dwarf Cleric ♀
Rumours
- The magistrate is thinking about arresting the townmaster.
- The bees here make the best honey.
- The Cinnamon Stump was the site of a brutal battle. Ghosts are said to haunt it.
The Illustration And Pipe
There is a bust of a man named Lord Grandborne next to the door.
Menu
- Gin. Where the juice?
- Hush Puppies. Battered and breaded.
- Hogs in Blankets. Mini sausages wrapped up in dough and baked.
Characters
- Sarab Sweeny. Tiefling Cotter ⚥
- Riley Shad. Elf Student ⚥
- Max Hemlock. Human Chief ⚥
Rumours
- A woman says her husband was carried off by a large bat.
- A mating pair of Owlbears have built a nest in an abandoned building nearby.
- A mind flayer is in town, and is controlling some people's minds.
Lysander Arrias's Taphouse
The tables here are old whiskey barrels.
Menu
- Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.
- Carrot Slaw. Carrots and some other stuff with slaw sauce. What is slaw sauce? No one knows!
- Bear Meat Sausage. The bear meat is very hard to work with.
Characters
- Elise Shalamayne. Halfling Monk ♀
- Felix Dempsy. Halfling Detective ♂
- Belor Kusheth. Halfling Chef ♂
Rumours
- Werewolves have been seen nearby.
- The ale from the tavern is brewed by gnomes.
- The howls at night aren't wolves, they're hell hounds.
The Obeying Plate
A beggar sits outside the door.
Menu
- Bourbon Chicken. Chicken covered in a delicious glaze.
- Beef and Pears. Meat and fruit together? Who would have thought?
- Flatbread Pizza. Sauce and fixings on a flatbread.
Characters
- John Rook. Tiefling Acater ♂
- Violet Abbey. Halfling Troubadour ♀
- Mona Sebastian. Elf Wagoner ♀
Rumours
- There are mushrooms which grow at Ego's Obelisk that control your mind.
- A giant rock fell from the sky the other day, a few miles from town.
- Tiny men and women have been seen among the rafters of the tavern.
The Miserly Partridge
This tavern is filled with the delicious scent of fresh baked bread. They don't sell bread.
Menu
- Halfling Soup. I think there's freaking acorns in this.
- Meat Pie. Shredded beef in a pie crust.
- Pork Spare Ribs. Add some dragon sauce to heat things up.
Characters
- Weston Gleeson. Half-Elf Archivist ♂
- Moe Wilton. Half-Elf Barbarian ♂
- Jody Greene. Dwarf Barmaid ♀
Rumours
- A mill worker claims he saw a giant worm the other day.
- The King is rumored to have died, but the people have not been told.
- The constable was in a drunken fight.
The Spry Cowherd
This tavern has no kitchen.
Menu
- Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!
- Bang bang Cockatrice Bites. A delicious cockatrice meat treat.
- Cheddar Frittata. There is parsley on top.
Characters
- Frances Halburn. Dwarf Shepherd ♀
- Eden Everett. Half-Orc Wagoner ⚥
- Malcolm Wazels. Half-Orc Animal Tamer ♂
Rumours
- It's almost time to pay taxes.
- The local general goods shop was burned down. Something it was arson.
- The local adventurer's guild has vanished, building and all.
The Fowler And Void
Water runs continuously down the walls. No one knows where it comes from.
Menu
- Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.
- Spiced Tomato Soup. Tomato soup with a spicy kick.
- Bangers and Mash. Sausages and mashed potatoes.
Characters
- Parker Windrunner. Gnome Rogue ⚥
- Elana Korsk. Human Rogue ♀
- Gia Mervor. Human Pauper ♀
Rumours
- The king was assassinated by lizard folk.
- The magistrate is going to arrest beggars.
- It was raining gold pieces last night.
Honey Brightleaf's Tavern
Ivy covers the front of the building.
Menu
- Ham and Cheese on Toast. A toasted sandwich. Simple but delicious.
- Challah. A classic bread. Makes great French Toast.
- Halfling Hash. Hashed spuds with extra butter. Served in a bowl the perfect size for any Halfling.
Characters
- Morwen Wood. Elf Craftsperson ♀
- Maddie Nighy. Elf Doctor ♀
- Eden Hickory. Half-Orc Cleric ⚥
Rumours
- has been having strange dreams about a flesh golem.
- Lord Grandborne is coming to town.
- A nearby farm has a miniature horse.
The Building Chain
The walls of this tavern randomly change colors every few minutes.
Menu
- Meatballs on rice. Why no spaghetti?
- Lamb Chops. Don't think about the cute little lamb when you eat these.
- Maple Brown Sugar Pecans. Snack while you drink.
Characters
- Arthur Mehmed. Gnome Monk ♂
- Dov Huon. Tiefling Undertaker ♂
- Ricon Orsan. Half-Orc Blacksmith ♂
Rumours
- The Inn has a secret room somewhere.
- Someone swears they saw a teenage boy flying above the town.
- Demon worshiping cultists have set up a shrine nearby.
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