Taverns
Locale
The Measly Lantern Inn
There is a drinking contest in this tavern every night at midnight.
Menu
- Bacon Lettuce and Tomato sandwich. A BLT. Duh.
- Buttermilk Biscuit. A biscuit served with jam.
- Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.
Characters
- Monty Terryn. Gnome Ranger ♂
- Badaar Brocksby. Tiefling Town Crier ♂
- Hart Roderick. Human Veterinarian ♂
Rumours
- Trolls inhabit the nearby mountain range.
- Someone in the inn is trying to hit passersby with the contents of his chamber pot.
- A man named Cyrus killed another man's wife and children.
The Broken Fence Tavern
The floor here is heavily slanted toward the back of the room.
Menu
- Boar Meat Sausage. The chef has a special spice blend in the sausage.
- Roasted Duck. A cute little duck. Roasted.
- Potato Salad. Honestly, it's a bit bland.
Characters
- Valnis Zaros. Tiefling Roper ♀
- Blake Jones. Tiefling Poacher ⚥
- Kyris Treespeaker. Halfling Chef ♂
Rumours
- A travelling salesman is coming to town.
- That mangy dog everyone keeps seeing is a wizard in disguise.
- A ghostly castle can be seen nearby on nights with a full moon.
The Reeky Lynx
A lute floats in the corner, playing a tune magically.
Menu
- Creamy Chicken Soup. Soup made with a cream base.
- Mal's Plate. a veggie offering.
- Apple Fritter. Chunks of apple battered and fried.
Characters
- Yoko Ward. Half-Elf Boatman ♀
- Ragnar Abbey. Elf Monk ♂
- Sarab Ellis. Half-Elf Bartender ⚥
Rumours
- A travelling potion salesman is staying at the inn for a few weeks.
- The King is rumored to have died, but the people have not been told.
- Winter is going to be exceptionally rough this year.
The Objecting Palmer
The bar is wet.
Menu
- Elk Meat Sausage. A bit gamey.
- Spiced Chicken Thigh. Well seasoned, and served with coleslaw.
- Nachos. Chips with cheese and other stuff on em.
Characters
- Ralph Mervor. Elf Village Idiot ♂
- Akdir Bloodhoof. Half-Orc Biologist ♂
- Calla Duval. Half-Elf Monk ♀
Rumours
- Three wizards live at Colossal Turtle of the Falchion.
- An elf named Raven who came to town yesterday spent hundreds of years alone in the forest.
- Werewolves have been seen nearby.
The Mysterious Harpy
The beds are full and luxurious.
Menu
- Marriage Soup. Greens and meat married in a soup.
- Chicken Cutlets. Thin strips of chicken fried.
- Mutton Shank. The mutton is particularly good.
Characters
- Conn AnaanShan. Half-Elf Mortician ♂
- Shay El-Hasan. Dwarf Fisher ♀
- Hector Loch. Dwarf Illusionist ♂
Rumours
- A mating pair of Owlbears have built a nest in an abandoned building nearby.
- There is a chest full of weapons buried somewhere in town.
- Some people in town think the butcher uses human meat.
The Phoenix And Scribe
Vines creep up the stone walls. There are so many that the windows are partially covered.
Menu
- Pan Cake. A thin cake made in a pan. Is it breakfast, is it dessert? Why not both!
- Brown Sugar Glazed Pork. Sweet and salty.
- Bean Salad. Some beans. There's white beans, and red ones, and, um these dark ones.
Characters
- Delia Norton. Elf Woodcutter ♀
- Mary Black. Gnome Gunsmith ♀
- Jelen Hamid. Human Messenger ♂
Rumours
- A pack of wolves have been prowling about at night.
- An army from a far away land is marching. They're expected to reach the town within a fortnight.
- A cow was born nearby with two heads.
The Loyal Stone
It's 20 degrees colder in this tavern than it is outside.
Menu
- Cheese Plate. A bunch of cheeses for the table.
- Tortellini. A pasta dish with tomato sauce.
- Fried Fish Sticks. Fresh and tasty.
Characters
- Bernie Vonner. Half-Elf Courtier ⚥
- Felix Oak. Half-Elf Librarian ♂
- Del Deadeye. Half-Orc Business Owner ♂
Rumours
- A large elephant was recently hunted in the woods.
- The local tavern owner is thinking about not serving dwarves any longer.
- Last week it rained frogs.
The Proud Dress Taphouse
The bartender collects foreign coins.
Menu
- Bacon Lettuce and Tomato sandwich. A BLT. Duh.
- Cheese Plate. A bunch of cheeses for the table.
- Salted Lizard Eyes. Sometimes orcs order this.
Characters
- Abbas Ferrier. Tiefling Chief ♂
- Brogan Woodfur. Half-Orc Jailer ♂
- Maz Dalton. Human Astronomer ⚥
Rumours
- An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a new type of ranged weapon which fires iron balls.
- There was a bar fight in the tavern last night.
- Someone in the inn is trying to hit passersby with the contents of his chamber pot.
The Joiner And Parapet
The bartender is a clockwork construct.
Menu
- Meat Pie. Shredded beef in a pie crust.
- Mutton. Meat? We think.
- Cheese Plate. A bunch of cheeses for the table.
Characters
- Elise Stonesworn. Human Ranger ♀
- Barty Jordan. Half-Elf Fortune Teller ♂
- Kendra Marid. Half-Orc Gladiator ♀
Rumours
- A giant rock fell from the sky the other day, a few miles from town.
- The town elder is thought to be a dragon in disguise.
- The butcher is thought to be a zombie.
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