Taverns
Locale
Cassius Reddy's Taphouse
The bartender here is a ghost.
Menu
- Cedar Smoked Salmon. A classic pairing for white wine.
- Chicken Tortilla Soup. Fried corn tortillas in a spicy soup.
- Marriage Soup. Greens and meat married in a soup.
Characters
- Joel Stonesworn. Tiefling Dancer ♂
- Timo Ironbrow. Dwarf Exterminator ♀
- Jacek Marshall. Half-Orc Constable ♂
Rumours
- Adventurers have gone missing at Province of Lore.
- The King is thinking about forgiving taxes this year.
- A new weapons store is going to open soon.
The Eldritch Nobleman
One window of this tavern is shattered.
Menu
- Broth. Not a lot of choice here. But, uh, here's some broth.
- Carrot Slaw. Carrots and some other stuff with slaw sauce. What is slaw sauce? No one knows!
- Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.
Characters
- Elise Lucas. Elf Scientist ♀
- Vivi Black. Dwarf Queen ♀
- Arios Hamlin. Half-Orc Congressman ♂
Rumours
- The cook at the tavern will kill someone for the right price.
- The inn has a secret dungeon.
- A travelling salesman came last night looking to sell stolen goods.
The Word And Cuirass
A dog serves food at this tavern, by way of a tray strapped to its back.
Menu
- Oatmeal. The steel cut oats retain maximum flavour potential.
- Egg and Sausage on Toast. A sandwich for breakfast.
- Minestrone Soup. Classic vegetable soup.
Characters
- Olivier Norman. Gnome Cleric ⚥
- Lucia Cunningham. Half-Orc Roper ♀
- Marilyn Vonner. Elf Magician ♀
Rumours
- If you touch a glowing rock at The Sapphire Circle, you'll begin to age backward.
- Walking skeletons have been spotted at night.
- The local tavern is going out of business.
The Pesky Staff Taphouse
The bartender will juggle 5 knives for 1 gp.
Menu
- Mashed Cauliflower. I mean, I don't know who would order this. An elf probably.
- Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.
- Cold Cut Sandwich. Cold meat between bread.
Characters
- Olivier Ironbar. Dwarf Teacher ⚥
- Karen Roderick. Dwarf Elder ♀
- Celeste Brocksby. Gnome Poacher ♀
Rumours
- The bees here make the best honey.
- It hasn't rained for weeks because someone angered the gods.
- It's almost time to pay taxes.
The Serene Lutenist
You must solve a puzzle to enter this tavern.
Menu
- Donut. Cake for breakfast, basically!
- Strawberries with Cream. Perfect summer indulgence.
- Ham and Cheese on Toast. A toasted sandwich. Simple but delicious.
Characters
- Turok Payne. Gnome Barbarian ♂
- Marcelin Winter. Tiefling Witchdoctor ♀
- Liberty Carson. Gnome Teacher ♀
Rumours
- The King is thinking about forgiving taxes this year.
- It's going to snow.
- A lord's son has run away to join a group of adventurers.
The Tragic Monk
This tavern is currently out of ale.
Menu
- Elk Meat Sausage. A bit gamey.
- Worm Skewers. Please don't order this.
- Mushroom Steak. Thick cut of beef with mushroom gravy atop.
Characters
- Summer Weston. Tiefling Architect ♀
- George Clarke. Tiefling Runaway ♂
- Isabelle Rucker. Elf Fighter ♀
Rumours
- The old blind beggar is pretending. He can see just find.
- Tiny men and women have been seen among the rafters of the tavern.
- There have been human sacrifices at The Titanium Circle.
The Whore And Harper
You must be blindfolded before entering this tavern.
Menu
- Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.
- Goat Feet. Who would think to serve this?
- Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.
Characters
- Daniel Pierce. Halfling Fisher ♂
- Riley Blackve. Dwarf Warlock ⚥
- Sophie Silvermoon. Half-Elf Oracle ♀
Rumours
- Humans and elves are on the brink of a war.
- That mangy dog everyone keeps seeing is a wizard in disguise.
- There's a secret fighting ring below the tavern, where men fight to the death.
Madoc Silverback's Inn
The sign above the door has a painted black skull upon it.
Menu
- Halfling Soup. I think there's freaking acorns in this.
- BLT Roc Egg. Bacon, lettuce and tomato served in between a sliced hard boiled Roc egg.
- Rock Stew. It's not actually rocks ...
Characters
- Finley Willow. Gnome Glassblower ⚥
- Riley Alard. Human Quartermaster ⚥
- Sumesh Haggard. Elf Wizard's Apprentice ⚥
Rumours
- The townmaster wants to build a clocktower in the center of town.
- A masked man has been seen in town. He broke up a robbery.
- A group of adventurers are warning people that a dragon is coming.
Barty Scott's Taphouse
The upstairs is a bakery.
Menu
- Gnoll Peanut Soup. When gnolls aren't eating people, they make this.
- Giant Spider Legs. Giants eat them, why not us? Cooked over flame.
- Roasted Duck. A cute little duck. Roasted.
Characters
- Doran Mehmed. Gnome Barber Surgeon ⚥
- Tiffany Selwyn. Elf Noble ♀
- Blake Fitzgerald. Tiefling Witch ⚥
Rumours
- The ale at the bar is non-alcoholic.
- The baker's wife hasn't been seen in days.
- The inn has a secret dungeon.
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