Taverns
Locale
The Strengthening Poacher
A heavenly aroma emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Gin. Where the juice?
- Red Wine. Why no spaghetti?
- Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
Characters
- Eden Boone. Half-Elf Constable ⚥
- Blake Hamid. Human Armorer ⚥
- Bernie Rowan. Halfling Apothecary ⚥
Rumours
- A large lizard was seen nearby.
- Three people have gone missing from town.
- There are no animals in the forest anymore.
Karen Connington's Inn
It looks like someone is repairing the stoop.
Menu
- Lasagna. Classic pasta dish.
- 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.
- Water. For boring people.
Characters
- Dan Davis. Human Fletcher ♂
- Balur Arrias. Half-Elf Chancellor ♂
- Bodwyn Portman. Half-Orc Courtier ♂
Rumours
- The King is thinking about forgiving taxes this year.
- A mating pair of Owlbears have built a nest in an abandoned building nearby.
- The barkeep lost his eye in a war.
Patrick Bane's Inn
The floor is made of stone.
Menu
- Baked Eggplant. It's a vegetable, not an egg! I know eggs aren't even purple!
- Bangers and Mash. Sausages and mashed potatoes.
- Baked Cockatrice. Delicious and nutritious
Characters
- Orren Maelor. Gnome Woodcutter ♂
- Omar Ali. Human Astrologer ♂
- Robert El-Hasan. Gnome Armorer ♂
Rumours
- Some people in town think the butcher uses human meat.
- The innkeeper lost the keys to each and every room.
- A star in the night sky has moved.
The Regulating Stag
The beds are full and luxurious.
Menu
- Borscht. No one knows what this stuff is.
- Honey Glazed Ribs. Ribs in a honey glaze.
- Pasta Salad. Usually served as a side.
Characters
- Bundringo Travis. Half-Orc Silversmith ⚥
- Bundringo Cruise. Tiefling Roper ⚥
- Riley Orsan. Half-Orc Bloodletter ⚥
Rumours
- Ruins in the area show evidence that there was a battle fought long ago.
- The barkeep lost his eye in a war.
- A band of goblins sacked a nearby town.
The Soothing Gallon
You must answer a riddle to enter this watering hole.
Menu
- Puff Pastry. Good for breakfast or desert!
- Chicken Cutlets. Thin strips of chicken fried.
- Apple Pie. The absolute best item on the menu.
Characters
- Gannon Broadbent. Elf Fire Eater ♂
- Blake Echols. Human Engineer ⚥
- Parker Jones. Elf Man At Arms ⚥
Rumours
- The town keeper has been stealing money from the town's coffers.
- The constable had to flee town after killing a man.
- A cat keeps screeching late at night, but no one has ever seen it.
Honey Payne's Taphouse
An aroma of sulfur and rot emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Elvish Bread. A hearty bread the elves made popular.
- 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.
- Corned Beef in Ginger Ale. Slow roasted in ale.
Characters
- Sahin Echols. Gnome Mercenary ⚥
- Dawn Maelor. Gnome Quartermaster ♀
- Sisco Greene. Dwarf Nanny ⚥
Rumours
- Last week someone caught a fish with a human face in the pond.
- One little boy in town was carved from wood and brought to life through magic.
- Someone is making a flesh golem nearby.
Aria Windrunner's Taphouse
This tavern used to be the city jail.
Menu
- Strawberries with Cream. Perfect summer indulgence.
- Antipasto Platter. Meat and cheese and stuff.
- Buttermilk Biscuit. A biscuit served with jam.
Characters
- Lia Snapmaw. Half-Orc Seamstress ♀
- Phoebe Summer. Human Sorcerer ♀
- Simone Hasan. Elf Banker ♀
Rumours
- The mayor is considering banning carriages from town. The streets are too narrow.
- The royal children are bratty and The King is looking to ship them off to other lands.
- The king was assassinated by lizard folk.
The Woolcomber And Colporteur
No candles or torches are lit in this tavern at night.
Menu
- Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.
- Veal. This dish makes us sad.
- Big Enough to Share Soup. A big ol' bowl of soup.
Characters
- Reiko Winterheart. Half-Elf Engineer ♀
- Lena Silvervalley. Half-Elf Ranger ♀
- Farquesh Sams. Tiefling Woolwinder ♂
Rumours
- Horses from the stable keep winding up dead.
- The new tavern has a beholder brewing ale in the basement.
- A pack of wolves have been prowling about at night.
The Clark And Angel
This tavern is currently out of ale.
Menu
- Bacon Lettuce and Tomato sandwich. A BLT. Duh.
- Pan Fried Trout. Crispy!
- 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
- Ruth Tinkereye. Halfling Cleric ♀
- Llewelyn Whisperwind. Tiefling Con Artist ♂
- Torek Shad. Dwarf Historian ♂
Rumours
- The trees in the nearby woods have been moving around.
- A portal to the afterlife has opened up in the center of town.
- The Inn owner's daughter has run away.
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