Taverns
Locale
The Jeweler And Stewsman
1 in 100 drinks in this tavern is poisoned.
Menu
- Fudge. Sweet bars of chocolate.
- Baked Eggplant. It's a vegetable, not an egg! I know eggs aren't even purple!
- Orc Mash. A mash made for orcs, not from orc. Whatever meat, veggies, etc is laying around.
Characters
- Tenjon Rana. Elf Paladin ♂
- Donal Shalamayne. Tiefling Wizard ♂
- Blake Roundtree. Gnome Almoner ⚥
Rumours
- All of the cats in town have vanished overnight.
- A travelling zoo is coming to town.
- The ale from the tavern is brewed by gnomes.
The Droning Hope
Ivy covers the front of the building.
Menu
- Chaotic Evil Dip. It's hot. Served with chunks of bread.
- Sausage Stuffing. Does anyone know what's in stuffing? This has sausage, that much is for sure.
- Fried Trout. Sometimes the locals eat this off a stick.
Characters
- Gregory Kensley. Human Bishop ♂
- Gwen Pierce. Tiefling Bowyer ♀
- Deilos Rowe. Human Mortician ♂
Rumours
- Humans and elves are on the brink of a war.
- Any goods you buy at the general store will vanish within a week.
- Travelers have found a hundred corpses at Lost Forge of Steropes.
The Tattered Pardoner Inn
Drinks here are served in fine crafted mugs.
Menu
- Roasted Duck. A cute little duck. Roasted.
- Goat Stew. Hearty stew with stringy goat meat.
- Water. For boring people.
Characters
- Lucia Jones. Half-Elf Boatman ♀
- Charlie Deakin. Half-Orc Bandit ⚥
- Farquesh Simpson. Tiefling Bowyer ♂
Rumours
- The trees in the nearby woods have been moving around.
- The magistrate is thinking about arresting the townmaster.
- The statue at the entrance of town is actually a stone golem.
Levi Greenleaf's Taphouse
An aroma of sulfur and rot emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Fried Cockatrice. Delicious and bad for you.
- Buttermilk Biscuit. A biscuit served with jam.
- Sausage Ball. It's sausage, but in a ball.
Characters
- Avery Stormrage. Tiefling Teacher ♀
- Luna Deakin. Tiefling Grocer ♀
- Olivier Crump. Elf Senator ⚥
Rumours
- The town keeper has been stealing money from the town's coffers.
- There's a talking turtle out by the pond.
- Someone found a note written in a strange language and signed Malfurian.
The Dispensing Woolcomber
The two story tavern has a top floor which magically slowly rotates.
Menu
- Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!
- Rock Stew. It's not actually rocks ...
- Roasted Duck. A cute little duck. Roasted.
Characters
- Kalth Zantus. Half-Elf Grocer ♂
- Galvur Winter. Half-Elf Refugee ♂
- Sisco Gale. Gnome Witch ⚥
Rumours
- A star in the night sky has moved.
- A large egg is near Island of the Sapphire.
- The King is looking to give aid to the poorest in the kingdom.
Indra Brocksby's Taphouse
A dog serves food at this tavern, by way of a tray strapped to its back.
Menu
- Tortellini. A pasta dish with tomato sauce.
- Ploughman's Lunch. Hard boiled egg, shaved meat, cheese, bread, and preserves.
- Strawberries with Cream. Perfect summer indulgence.
Characters
- Belor Elonil. Half-Orc Cardinal ♂
- Qualen Wanderhill. Gnome Exorcist ♂
- Finley Rowan. Halfling Exile ⚥
Rumours
- Someone has been stealing clothes.
- There is war brewing to the east.
- The best breakfast you can get is served at The Thousand Span Tree.
The Sexy Sapper Tavern
The ceiling to this tavern is only five feet high.
Menu
- Halfling Hash. Hashed spuds with extra butter. Served in a bowl the perfect size for any Halfling.
- Sausage Pizza. Sausage and sauce on dough, baked.
- Ploughman's Lunch. Hard boiled egg, shaved meat, cheese, bread, and preserves.
Characters
- Elias Autumn. Elf Cultist ♂
- Finley Turner. Half-Orc Essayist ⚥
- Blake Deakin. Halfling Commissar ⚥
Rumours
- A kraken was seen at the coast.
- A new clothing store is going to open soon.
- A travelling zoo is coming to town.
The Plush Saddle
An illegal fight to the death fighter's tourney is run once a month in the basement.
Menu
- Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.
- Egg on Toast. Can't beat this simple breakfast!
- Milk. There is parsley on top.
Characters
- Reeve El-Hasan. Tiefling Astrologer ♂
- Heidi Northrend. Half-Elf Scholar ♀
- Moe Frost. Tiefling Acrobat ♂
Rumours
- Bandits are waiting to pounce on unsuspecting travellers outside of town.
- A travelling zoo is coming to town.
- A young red dragon is living in the forest nearby.
The Mangled Bone
No candles or torches are lit in this tavern at night.
Menu
- Root Beer. It's not quite alcoholic, but it is freaking delicious.
- Antipasto Platter. Meat and cheese and stuff.
- Wren Pot Pie. More popular than you would think.
Characters
- Sisco Fitzgerald. Tiefling Comedian ⚥
- Rowan Wildwood. Gnome Busker ⚥
- Katherine Wright. Half-Orc Craftsperson ♀
Rumours
- A man claims he rode a giant ant the other day.
- The ale from the tavern is brewed by gnomes.
- There is a chest full of weapons buried somewhere in town.
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