Taverns
The Curving Stool
The beds are full and luxurious.
Menu
- Chef's Choice. We don't know what it's going to be, but it will be good.
- Butternut Squash Soup. it's very, very orange.
- Druid Wrap. Veggies on some weird green flat bread.
Characters
- Peter Terryn. Elf Exile ♂
- Dolan Ghani. Half-Elf Cutpurse ♂
- Ben Monroe. Dwarf Tattooist ♂
Rumours
- It's almost time to pay taxes.
- A man new to town is selling magical weapons.
- swears they saw a minotaur in the tavern last night.
The Meek Cartographer Taphouse
The bar in this tavern is covered in glowing fungi.
Menu
- Butter Pease. Buttery and good for you, other than the butter.
- Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
- Corn Fritter. Corn battered and fried.
Characters
- Dana Dunstan. Halfling Villein ♀
- Celina Vinder. Gnome Former Adventurer ♀
- Jonas Fae. Human Missionary ♂
Rumours
- A travelling salesman is coming to town.
- The local magistrate is about to raise taxes.
- The tavern owner feeds customers who don't pay to his dogs.
The Juicy Maze Taphouse
The bartender claims this tavern used to be carried upon a giants back.
Menu
- Boar Meat Sausage. The chef has a special spice blend in the sausage.
- Mutton Shank. The mutton is particularly good.
- Bean Salad. Some beans. There's white beans, and red ones, and, um these dark ones.
Characters
- Luna Moontree. Half-Elf Almoner ♀
- Jonas Rook. Human Writer ♂
- Simon Gemtree. Elf Barber Surgeon ♂
Rumours
- A nearby cavern houses a long dead Lich's lair.
- Travelers have found a hundred corpses at Circle of the Princess.
- Bandits were chased out of town by the militia.
Ceri Amal's Inn
The sign above the door has a painted black skull upon it.
Menu
- Flatbread. A classic staple.
- Baked Cockatrice. Delicious and nutritious
- Spinach Salad. Iron helps us play.
Characters
- Sumesh Forgeclaw. Half-Orc Innkeeper ⚥
- Sumesh Poots. Halfling Ward ⚥
- Gia Wilton. Gnome Almoner ♀
Rumours
- The local innkeep trades illegal goods from his cellar.
- The town constable is cheating on his wife.
- Trolls inhabit the nearby mountain range.
The Fighting Cowherd
There are ghostly moans and wails coming from the basement of this tavern.
Menu
- Sloppy Ugnar. Chopped meat in a bun.
- Bacon Lettuce and Tomato sandwich. A BLT. Duh.
- Spiced Chicken Thigh. Well seasoned, and served with coleslaw.
Characters
- Blake Brightstar. Halfling Medic ⚥
- Quentin Quicktongue. Gnome Earl ♂
- Gwendolyn Faelyn. Elf Jeweler ♀
Rumours
- That earthquake last week had something to do with giants.
- A large elephant was recently hunted in the woods.
- The missing kids in town the last few months are the work of a group of gnolls.
The Medical Harpy
The bartender has a pet monkey. Mr. Jingles more or less helps with things.
Menu
- Borscht. No one knows what this stuff is.
- Rye Bread. You can ask for it toasted.
- Hogs in Blankets. Mini sausages wrapped up in dough and baked.
Characters
- Dustin Scott. Tiefling Naperer ♂
- Hugo Poots. Tiefling Bartender ♂
- Kallum Huon. Human Merchant ♂
Rumours
- The Queen has been cursed.
- One man in town claims he can control insects.
- Travelers have found a hundred corpses at Island of the Yak.
The Doctor And Pearl
The tavern has a fighting pit out back.
Menu
- Chicken Soup. When the place is out of noodles.
- Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.
- Lamb Chops. Don't think about the cute little lamb when you eat these.
Characters
- Mikael Bryce. Half-Orc Bladesmith ♂
- Arabella Lucas. Human Sailor ♀
- Dax Elonil. Tiefling Commoner ♂
Rumours
- It hasn't stopped raining in weeks because someone angered the gods.
- The town keeper has been stealing money from the town's coffers.
- The King is looking to give aid to the poorest in the kingdom.
Frances Shadow Wing's Inn
No one may talk in this tavern.
Menu
- Burst Onion with Fire Mage Sauce. Deep fried onion. The sauce is SPICY
- Porridge. Hot mush for breakfast!
- Root Beer. It's not quite alcoholic, but it is freaking delicious.
Characters
- Lucy Masak. Tiefling Street Artist ♀
- Karen Orvar. Dwarf Guard ♀
- Hamad Potter. Gnome Barbarian ♂
Rumours
- A man in town is a traveller looking to fight the strongest man in each town.
- The drinks in the tavern are watered down.
- There's a lighthouse on the coast said to be overrun with giant spiders.
Dov Shadepelt's Tavern
Ivy covers the front of the building.
Menu
- Ploughman's Lunch. Hard boiled egg, shaved meat, cheese, bread, and preserves.
- Sausage Stuffing. Does anyone know what's in stuffing? This has sausage, that much is for sure.
- Roasted Lizard. A little lizard roasted on a spit.
Characters
- Selene Greennose. Gnome Chef ♀
- Meara Gleeson. Gnome Priest ♂
- Sisco Fitzgerald. Half-Elf Detective ⚥
Rumours
- The magistrate is thinking about arresting the townmaster.
- The ale at the bar is non-alcoholic.
- The king was assassinated by lizard folk.
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