Taverns
Locale
The Receiving Mother
There is some sort of dog tied up outside.
Menu
- Tortle Stew. Stew that tortles love, lots of fish!
- Golden Potatoes. Small round yellow potatoes roasted and topped with melted butter.
- Giant Spider Legs. Giants eat them, why not us? Cooked over flame.
Characters
- Sahin Beech. Halfling Cleric ⚥
- Mia Colman. Dwarf Bladesmith ♀
- Calla Adir. Elf Necromancer ♀
Rumours
- The prince's betrothal was not blessed by the king.
- Supposedly there's a treasure map hidden underneath the tavern.
- A coven of witches have moved into the inn.
The Holding Lizard
The sign above the door is clearly broken.
Menu
- Chicken Cutlets. Thin strips of chicken fried.
- Carrot Slaw. Carrots and some other stuff with slaw sauce. What is slaw sauce? No one knows!
- Wren Pot Pie. More popular than you would think.
Characters
- Morwen Hawkwing. Elf Knight ♀
- Ruther Pierre-Dupois. Half-Orc Auditor ♂
- Sawyer Ironroot. Dwarf Quartermaster ⚥
Rumours
- A portal to the afterlife has opened up in the center of town.
- There's a beehive nearby where the bees are all blue instead of yellow.
- If you want to speak to a god, you should travel to The Burgundy Snake.
The Curling Weirkeeper
Famous for its salad bar. Salad and taverns, what a great mix!
Menu
- Adventurer's Stew. A hearty stew served in a bread bowl.
- Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.
- Hand Pies. A pie you can take on the road! Apple, Blueberry, or Cherry.
Characters
- Vidar Hickory. Half-Orc Miller ♂
- Sahin Spall. Dwarf Village Idiot ⚥
- Mugheer Honeyfur. Half-Orc Crofter ♂
Rumours
- The members of the hunting lodge are about to leave and hunt down a weretiger.
- A young red dragon is living in the forest nearby.
- The local cemetery has had various bodies dug up over the last few months.
The Coloring Freehold
It looks like this tavern doesn't see much action.
Menu
- Baked Eggplant. It's a vegetable, not an egg! I know eggs aren't even purple!
- Ham and Cheese on Toast. A toasted sandwich. Simple but delicious.
- Milk. There is parsley on top.
Characters
- Joey Wilbur. Half-Elf Farmhand ♂
- Misha Fallow. Gnome Monk ♂
- Zoe Grail. Gnome Architect ♀
Rumours
- Two orcs fought for dominance at Chains of the Fence.
- One dog in town is actually a polymorphed elf.
- No one stays dead in the neighboring town.
The Publicizing Noble
The bartender is a clockwork construct.
Menu
- Broiled Catfish. Caught fresh from the nearby river.
- Wren Pot Pie. More popular than you would think.
- Halfling Pretzels. Pretzels, but tiny.
Characters
- Eldon Stormrage. Halfling Loan Shark ♂
- Bruce Scott. Tiefling Astrologer ♂
- Eden Hasan. Half-Orc Scout ⚥
Rumours
- The baker lost his leg years ago when he was an adventurer.
- Ruins in the area show evidence that there was a battle fought long ago.
- Giants have been spotted prowling along the countryside.
The Prickly Spicer Tavern
The tender here has two heads.
Menu
- Fried Potato Crisps. Like mom used to make.
- Honey Glazed Ribs. Ribs in a honey glaze.
- Rye Bread. You can ask for it toasted.
Characters
- Hiram Ashbringer. Tiefling Sorcerer ♂
- Sumesh Roderick. Half-Elf Loan Shark ⚥
- Sylvia Walker. Dwarf Archaeologist ♀
Rumours
- Drowner's Torrent provides a steady supply of peons.
- A circus is coming to town.
- Someone is making a flesh golem nearby.
The Binder And Manticore
The signature drink here is called the Wailing Wight.
Menu
- Druid Wrap. Veggies on some weird green flat bread.
- Roc Leg. Fried and meant for twenty.
- Fruit Blend. Banana, apple, pineapple, and cherries mixed together.
Characters
- Zayne Arrias. Halfling Anthropologist ♂
- Misha Stone. Gnome Outlander ♂
- Vidar Black. Half-Orc Soldier ♂
Rumours
- A cat keeps screeching late at night, but no one has ever seen it.
- A dwarf named Ragnar is looking for his family.
- A clan of orcs set up camp nearby.
Dianne Windflight's Tavern
This tavern appears to be snoring.
Menu
- Baked Cockatrice. Delicious and nutritious
- Flatbread. A classic staple.
- Roc Leg. Fried and meant for twenty.
Characters
- Myron Weston. Dwarf Brasier ♂
- Chandra Wynne. Halfling Fighter ♀
- Bodwyn Selwyn. Human Sergeant At Arms ♂
Rumours
- There is a sword lost in the forest which is said to have power against dragons.
- The mayor is cheating on his wife.
- A travelling salesman came last night looking to sell stolen goods.
The Quarrelsome Wind
The front door to this tavern glows in the dark.
Menu
- Bean Salad. Some beans. There's white beans, and red ones, and, um these dark ones.
- Fried Catfish. Caught right over there, fried right here!
- Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.
Characters
- Amelia Adir. Gnome Paladin ♀
- Nena Jayid. Halfling Lamplight ♀
- Libby Enola. Human Urchin ♀
Rumours
- It's going to snow.
- A coven of witches have moved into the inn.
- The magistrate has been bitten by a wererat.
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