Taverns
Locale
The Picking Chicken
A dog serves food at this tavern, by way of a tray strapped to its back.
Menu
- Giant Spider Legs. Giants eat them, why not us? Cooked over flame.
- Pot Roast. Hearty and filling.
- Veal. This dish makes us sad.
Characters
- Alaysia Nighy. Dwarf Waiter ♀
- Doran Moontree. Elf Soothsayer ⚥
- Nena White. Half-Orc Chimney Sweeper ♀
Rumours
- A new church is being built in town.
- The local cemetery has had various bodies dug up over the last few months.
- An old wizard came to town claiming he had a magic book that can make stories become true.
Cassius Winter's Taphouse
The bartender collects foreign coins.
Menu
- Kobold's Delight. You should probably order something else.
- Spiced Chicken Thigh. Well seasoned, and served with coleslaw.
- Cream of Glowing Mushroom Soup. You know how mushrooms glow in dungeons? It's that, but you can eat it.
Characters
- Emyr Anwen. Half-Elf Noble ♂
- Rowan Terryn. Gnome Cooper ⚥
- Taylor Enola. Human Butcher ⚥
Rumours
- A nearby farm is haunted.
- Giants have been spotted prowling along the countryside.
- The town constable is cheating on his wife.
The Daughter And Pantry
There are two signs to this tavern, each with a different name.
Menu
- Egg Wrap. A breakfast treat, scrambled eggs served in a tortilla.
- Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!
- Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.
Characters
- Helen Windfall. Halfling Swineherd ♀
- Miriam Cunningham. Tiefling Soldier ♀
- Lincoln Hadwell. Human Tax Collector ♂
Rumours
- A man named Cyrus killed another man's wife and children.
- Someone is making a flesh golem nearby.
- Obelisk of the Lizard provides a steady supply of peons.
The Cheap Diamond Tavern
There is a small bowl of complimentary chocolates on the bar top.
Menu
- Baked Eggplant. It's a vegetable, not an egg! I know eggs aren't even purple!
- Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.
- Rock Stew. It's not actually rocks ...
Characters
- Robert Nighy. Half-Elf Road Master ♂
- Ego Pierce. Dwarf Cotter ♂
- Fiona Quinn. Human Diplomat ♀
Rumours
- The townmaster wants to build a clocktower in the center of town.
- Two orcs fought for dominance at Roger's Pit.
- There's a magical ring laying at the bottom of the lake.
Balur Hynes's Inn
The signature drink here is called the Wailing Wight.
Menu
- Lamb Shanks. Who shanked those poor lambs?
- Cedar Smoked Salmon. A classic pairing for white wine.
- Pepper Topped Flatbread. The red peppers on the flatbread are roasted.
Characters
- Cain Alhara. Elf Road Master ♂
- Akdir Wilton. Gnome Barbarian ♂
- Blake Moran. Elf Ranger ⚥
Rumours
- Travelers have found a hundred corpses at Continent of the Mailer.
- You may summon any elemental at Brienna's Airship.
- Any goods you buy at the general store will vanish within a week.
The Churlish Boothaler
Twin dwarves own this tavern.
Menu
- BLT Roc Egg. Bacon, lettuce and tomato served in between a sliced hard boiled Roc egg.
- Spiced Chicken Thigh. Well seasoned, and served with coleslaw.
- Corned Beef and Cabbage. A traditional plate of a traditional dish.
Characters
- Josh Wrynn. Human Elder ♂
- Teyr Truthseeker. Gnome Seamstress ♀
- Rey Deverin. Half-Orc Beggar ♂
Rumours
- A mill worker claims he saw a giant worm the other day.
- is willing to buy magic items at a good price.
- The inn has a secret dungeon.
The Unmuzzled Fowler
There is a strange inscription above the door.
Menu
- Carrot Slaw. Carrots and some other stuff with slaw sauce. What is slaw sauce? No one knows!
- Cheese Plate. A bunch of cheeses for the table.
- Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!
Characters
- Kerry Stormtiger. Half-Orc Botanist ♀
- Reuben Reece. Half-Elf Bard ♂
- Kali Altharia. Elf Alchemist ♀
Rumours
- Lord Grandborne is coming to town.
- One dog in town is actually a polymorphed elf.
- A man named Cyrus killed another man's wife and children.
Beatrix Wynne's Taphouse
No one may talk in this tavern.
Menu
- Gazpacho. Cold soup.
- Gin. Where the juice?
- Halfling Hash. Hashed spuds with extra butter. Served in a bowl the perfect size for any Halfling.
Characters
- Sisco Amal. Half-Elf Tailor ⚥
- Conn Mervor. Half-Orc Architect ♂
- Vidar Ali. Elf Scullion ♂
Rumours
- A dragon was killed at The Persimmon Roots.
- No one stays dead in the neighboring town.
- A spirit is said to haunt the woods.
The Troubled Angel
The sign above the door is worn with age.
Menu
- Cockatrice Soup. Tastes like evil chicken.
- Brownbuds. Elves eat this. Some sort of radish, baked.
- Sloppy Ugnar. Chopped meat in a bun.
Characters
- John Hawkwing. Human Apothecary ♂
- Fletch Moonblossom. Half-Elf Sorcerer ♂
- Tamara Quaresh. Half-Orc Miller ♀
Rumours
- The butcher is thought to be a zombie.
- The innkeeper is a demon in disguise.
- There are three mice in the inn that walk on their hind legs.
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