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The Innovating Knacker

Map of The Innovating Knacker

The bartender is a human woman who says she used to be a pirate.

Menu

  • Bean Salad. Some beans. There's white beans, and red ones, and, um these dark ones.
  • Crow's Dinner. A mix of nuts, sweets, and hard bread.
  • Roasted Tomatoes. Can be served on the side with any meal.

Characters

  • Ashley Lonerock. Halfling Spy ♀
  • Lar Korsk. Elf Paladin ♂
  • Mona Vonner. Gnome Artist ♀

Rumours

  • It hasn't rained for weeks because someone angered the gods.
  • Giants have been spotted prowling along the countryside.
  • A genie lives in a cabin in the woods.

The Meek Harpy Taphouse

Map of The Meek Harpy Taphouse

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

Menu

  • Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
  • Honey Glazed Ribs. Ribs in a honey glaze.
  • Bangers and Mash. Sausages and mashed potatoes.

Characters

  • Matteus Gleeson. Human Farmhand ♂
  • Janette Terryn. Elf Museum Curator ♀
  • Sibylle Lachlan. Tiefling Diviner ♀

Rumours

  • A young girl is said to have powers that help her fight monsters.
  • An elf named Cameron lost his wife recently.
  • The trees in the nearby woods have been moving around.

The Pearl And Bather

Map of The Pearl And Bather

The floor is sticky. Ew.

Menu

  • Raw Veggies. Perfect if you're trying to stay healthy, or just hate yourself!
  • Everything Soup. A meat based broth with a little bit of whatever is lying around.
  • Poisoned Apple. It's not real poison! Meade injected into an apple.

Characters

  • Lacey AnaanShan. Elf Almoner ♀
  • Bernie Lucas. Human Captain Of The Guard ⚥
  • Percival Sams. Halfling Auctioneer ♂

Rumours

  • Someone summoned a demon.
  • A portal to the afterlife has opened up in the center of town.
  • The jailer locked himself in the jail cell because he was drunk.

The Princess And Sword

Map of The Princess And Sword

There is a small bowl of complimentary chocolates on the bar top.

Menu

  • Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
  • Dark Amber Ale. A favourite with the locals.
  • Boiled Sausage. A big link of sausage that's bloated from being boiled.

Characters

  • Pete Annveg. Dwarf Commoner ♂
  • Kandon Weatherby. Half-Elf Inquisitor ♂
  • Jen James. Human Page ♀

Rumours

  • A star in the night sky has moved.
  • The inn has a secret dungeon.
  • The constable was in a drunken fight.

The Encouraging Scorpion

Map of The Encouraging Scorpion

There is a large field for a popular sport played with a stick and ball behind this tavern.

Menu

  • Pot Roast. Hearty and filling.
  • Steak Burger. A thin burger patty on a toasted bun.
  • Bread & Cheese. A tavern staple.

Characters

  • Aela Erwin. Gnome General ♀
  • Otto Bradley. Elf Guard ♂
  • Sawyer Jayid. Elf Sorcerer ⚥

Rumours

  • The constable's wife is a hag in disguise.
  • There's a secret fighting ring below the tavern, where men fight to the death.
  • The town elder is thought to be a dragon in disguise.

Sarab Deadeye's Tavern

Map of Sarab Deadeye's Tavern

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

Menu

  • Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
  • Ham and Cheese on Toast. A toasted sandwich. Simple but delicious.
  • Navy Bean and Ham Soup. Classic soup, easy to make.

Characters

  • Dub Oak. Elf Celebrity ♂
  • Gia Freeman. Dwarf Barbarian ♀
  • Jacek Rana. Half-Elf Lamplight ♂

Rumours

  • An invisible man has been creating problems in town.
  • The mayor is thinking about starting a town militia.
  • A writer is interviewing local people for some book.

The Measly Farrier Taphouse

Map of The Measly Farrier Taphouse

There's a shady looking customer alone at one table looking to sell illegal goods.

Menu

  • Cream of Glowing Mushroom Soup. You know how mushrooms glow in dungeons? It's that, but you can eat it.
  • Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.
  • Burst Onion with Fire Mage Sauce. Deep fried onion. The sauce is SPICY

Characters

  • Pallav Jordan. Elf Tailor ♂
  • Mica Larchwood. Gnome Roper ♀
  • Nora Vonner. Halfling Castellan ♀

Rumours

  • A halfling named Cade was found dead last night.
  • A kraken was seen at the coast.
  • The missing kids in town the last few months are the work of a group of gnolls.

The Player And Jack

Map of The Player And Jack

There is a large polished silver hanging behind the bar.

Menu

  • Halfling Soup. I think there's freaking acorns in this.
  • Elk Meat Sausage. A bit gamey.
  • Potato Salad. Honestly, it's a bit bland.

Characters

  • Phoebe Quaresh. Human Makeup Artist ♀
  • Kharda Reedwater. Gnome Entertainer ♀
  • River Enola. Dwarf Tattooist ⚥

Rumours

  • A circus is coming to town.
  • The local constable is a vampire.
  • There are no animals in the forest anymore.

The Chicken And Pope

Map of The Chicken And Pope

There is a jousting tourney held once a month out back.

Menu

  • Beef and Pears. Meat and fruit together? Who would have thought?
  • Cherry Bread. Sweet cake like bread with candied cherries throughout.
  • Mom's Meatloaf. Who's mom though?

Characters

  • Avery Reddy. Elf Bosun ⚥
  • Donovan Lachlan. Dwarf Squire ♂
  • Lulu Timber. Gnome Actor ♀

Rumours

  • There are mushrooms which grow at The Green Town that control your mind.
  • The King is thinking about forgiving taxes this year.
  • Pixies live in the woods here. It's said they'll grant a wish to anyone who finds them.

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