Taverns
Locale
The Monk And Moat
There are ghostly moans and wails coming from the basement of this tavern.
Menu
- Rye Bread. You can ask for it toasted.
- Ham and Cheese on Toast. A toasted sandwich. Simple but delicious.
- Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.
Characters
- Jericho Gemtree. Half-Elf Juggler ♂
- Jaden Fae. Elf Seer ♂
- Nayeli Blight. Tiefling Furniture Maker ♀
Rumours
- Someone looted a tomb nearby.
- The statue at the entrance of town is actually a stone golem.
- Two orcs fought for dominance at Jevon's Mine.
The Meaning Scrivener
The door seems to open from the bottom up.
Menu
- Pumpkin Soup. The pumpkin's rich flavour makes a great soup.
- Navy Bean and Ham Soup. Classic soup, easy to make.
- Porridge. Hot mush for breakfast!
Characters
- Sandra Rucker. Half-Elf Villein ♀
- Titus Broadbent. Dwarf Librarian ♂
- Stella Bluepetal. Elf Barmaid ♀
Rumours
- More than one dragon has been seen nearby.
- Cultists have come to town.
- A carriage with no horse and no rider rolled through town last night.
The Viper And Knife
The tender here has two heads.
Menu
- Chicken Soup. When the place is out of noodles.
- Pickled Beans. Great crunch and acidity.
- Creamy Chicken Soup. Soup made with a cream base.
Characters
- Blake Treespeaker. Halfling Debt Collector ⚥
- Maz Enola. Human Sage ⚥
- Frederick Bozier. Human Clerk ♂
Rumours
- Two kids went missing last week. This morning, they showed up in the middle of town, five years older.
- A genie lives in a cabin in the woods.
- An iron golem protects the town from enemies, though no one has ever seen him.
The Pope And Cocket
Drinks here are served in fine crafted mugs.
Menu
- Gnoll Peanut Soup. When gnolls aren't eating people, they make this.
- Donut. Cake for breakfast, basically!
- Bread & Cheese. A tavern staple.
Characters
- River Shad. Half-Elf Sheriff ⚥
- Riley Zantus. Half-Elf Silversmith ⚥
- Roger Ashbringer. Gnome Astrologer ♂
Rumours
- A manticore is hunting a group of adventurers who killed her mate.
- There is a sword lost in the forest which is said to have power against dragons.
- Last month it rained fish.
The Rusty Lust Taphouse
Drinks here are served in rudimentary clay mugs.
Menu
- Bear Meat Sausage. The bear meat is very hard to work with.
- Cockatrice Wings. Fried in oil.
- Buttermilk Biscuit. A biscuit served with jam.
Characters
- Parker Selentia. Half-Elf Hired Muscle ⚥
- Nina Bladefist. Half-Orc Congresswoman ♀
- Muriel Ashfield. Halfling Notary ♀
Rumours
- A young red dragon is living in the forest nearby.
- There's a beehive nearby where the bees are all blue instead of yellow.
- There have been human sacrifices at Lover's Plateau.
The Acceding Carter
The walls of this tavern are rounded.
Menu
- Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!
- Corned Beef in Ginger Ale. Slow roasted in ale.
- Mutton Shank. The mutton is particularly good.
Characters
- Taylor Oaktree. Elf Essayist ⚥
- Simon Reddy. Human Fence ♂
- Canton Watson. Half-Elf Warlock ♂
Rumours
- The King is rumored to have died, but the people have not been told.
- There's a cursed sword in the armory.
- A woman was seen flying at midnight last night.
The Puny Carver
The two story tavern has a top floor which magically slowly rotates.
Menu
- Lasagna. Classic pasta dish.
- Egg Battered Bread. French toast for world's that don't contain France.
- Fried Cockatrice. Delicious and bad for you.
Characters
- Parker Fordragon. Human Painter ⚥
- Janette Selentia. Half-Orc Busker ♀
- Indra Quicktongue. Halfling Bowyer ♀
Rumours
- A man new to town is selling magical weapons.
- A tiefling has been seen praying around town.
- The mayor is going to outlaw adventurers.
The Indigo Feather Tavern
A sign on the wall advertises a teleportation circle in the basement. It cost 200 gp to use it.
Menu
- Candied Apples. Apple on a stick with candied topping.
- Ham and Sausage Stuffing. A big serving of baked ham on top of a moun of sausage stuffing.
- Buttermilk Biscuit. A biscuit served with jam.
Characters
- Hugh Bloodhoof. Human Warlock ♂
- Miriam Vassan. Halfling Nun ♀
- Jaden Hale. Half-Elf Clerk ♂
Rumours
- There's a weird law on the town books that no one may eat between midnight and dawn.
- One of the local inns is said to also be a brothel.
- Someone hid treasure in town.
The Mining Hanop
There are big spider-webs in the corner. And big spiders in those webs.
Menu
- Lasagna. Classic pasta dish.
- Ploughman's Lunch. Hard boiled egg, shaved meat, cheese, bread, and preserves.
- Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.
Characters
- Karen Stormrage. Half-Orc Scullion ♀
- Aela Fordragon. Gnome Event Planner ♀
- Tanar Masak. Gnome Bailiff ♂
Rumours
- The tavern sank into the ground a week ago.
- The mayor is thinking about starting a town militia.
- Bandits were chased out of town by the militia.
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