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The Stone And Beaver

Map of The Stone And Beaver

The bartender claims this tavern used to be carried upon a giants back.

Menu

  • Pureed Fish Dish. Excellent choice for those missing teeth.
  • Sausage Stuffing. Does anyone know what's in stuffing? This has sausage, that much is for sure.
  • Cheese Omelette. The cheese is perfectly gooey.

Characters

  • Bundringo Hawkwing. Elf Smuggler ⚥
  • Joseph Lighthands. Halfling Tutor ♂
  • Lorelei Clarke. Human Blacksmith ♀

Rumours

  • A local man swears he found the bones of a kraken deep in the forest.
  • More than one dragon has been seen nearby.
  • If you want to speak to a god, you should travel to Gravestone of the Cowherd.

The Lopsided Topaz

Map of The Lopsided Topaz

Drinks here are served in fine crafted mugs.

Menu

  • Ham and Sausage Stuffing. A big serving of baked ham on top of a moun of sausage stuffing.
  • Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!
  • Cheese Omelette. The cheese is perfectly gooey.

Characters

  • Helena Watson. Half-Orc Therapist ♀
  • Liberty Hawkwing. Half-Orc Chiropractor ♀
  • Sandra Barlow. Elf Essayist ♀

Rumours

  • The magistrate is thinking about arresting the townmaster.
  • was killed by wolves.
  • Some of the beggars in town are only pretending to be poor.

The Fooling Illustration

Map of The Fooling Illustration

You must crawl through a two foot tall door to enter this tavern.

Menu

  • Boar Meat Sausage. The chef has a special spice blend in the sausage.
  • Roast Beef. It's a bit overcooked.
  • Mushroom Meat Skewer. Savoury steak and mushrooms, stabbed by a stick.

Characters

  • Safia Mattell. Elf Cabbie ♀
  • Marek Kastrix. Elf Bard ♂
  • Nikolas Marshall. Gnome Former Adventurer ♂

Rumours

  • A travelling salesman is coming to town.
  • The howls at night aren't wolves, they're hell hounds.
  • The Inn owner's daughter has run away.

Hardwin Alard's Tavern

Map of Hardwin Alard's Tavern

There are bowls of nuts on each table, and spaced out down the length of the bar.

Menu

  • Cheddar Frittata. There is parsley on top.
  • Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.
  • Egg Wrap. A breakfast treat, scrambled eggs served in a tortilla.

Characters

  • Bebe Deadeye. Half-Orc Crofter ♀
  • Steven Deadeye. Halfling Baron ♂
  • Lariat Ironwill. Dwarf Cleric ♂

Rumours

  • There is a bush which moves around near Tamsin's Cave.
  • The local inn is going out of business.
  • The man in the corner is paying real silver for goblin ears.

The Ounce And Mummer

Map of The Ounce And Mummer

The front of this tavern is painted to look like a demon. The door is the demon's mouth.

Menu

  • Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.
  • Collard Greens. Iron helps us play.
  • Challah. A classic bread. Makes great French Toast.

Characters

  • Finley Valdan. Dwarf Sommelier ⚥
  • Hawke Marshall. Gnome Exorcist ♀
  • Taylor Northrend. Dwarf Nurse ⚥

Rumours

  • One man in town claims he can control insects.
  • A man named Cyrus killed another man's wife and children.
  • There's a magical ring laying at the bottom of the lake.

The Dipper And Hunter

Map of The Dipper And Hunter

Only vegetarian food is served here.

Menu

  • Gingerbread Cookie. A delicious treat.
  • Brownbuds. Elves eat this. Some sort of radish, baked.
  • Dill Yogurt Dip. Served with raw veggies for dipping.

Characters

  • Kashida Ferrier. Elf Chemist ♀
  • Dina Huon. Human Missionary ♀
  • Marion Harad. Dwarf Singer ♀

Rumours

  • The tavern sank into the ground a week ago.
  • has been having strange dreams about a flesh golem.
  • Bandits were chased out of town by the militia.

The Frivolous Quack Taphouse

Map of The Frivolous Quack Taphouse

The bar in this tavern is covered in glowing fungi.

Menu

  • Porridge. Hot mush for breakfast!
  • Strawberries with Cream. Perfect summer indulgence.
  • Marriage Soup. Greens and meat married in a soup.

Characters

  • Henry Nozzlenuck. Tiefling Cartographer ♂
  • Marilyn Monroe. Gnome Almoner ♀
  • Helena Selentia. Elf Therapist ♀

Rumours

  • The tavern owner feeds customers who don't pay to his dogs.
  • The ale from the tavern is brewed by gnomes.
  • A ship was set on fire by the river.

Jimbo Bigtooth's Taphouse

Map of Jimbo Bigtooth's Taphouse

The bartender collects foreign coins.

Menu

  • Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.
  • Roasted Turkey. Served with gravy and mashed potatoes.
  • Kraken Plate. Fish and oyster plate.

Characters

  • Ruby Clarke. Dwarf Knight ♀
  • Bernie Reece. Half-Elf Captain ⚥
  • Felix Breezehollow. Gnome Troubadour ♂

Rumours

  • A tiefling has been seen praying around town.
  • A travelling salesman came last night looking to sell stolen goods.
  • The nearby pond has a sea monster of some sort in it.

The Forester And Falconer

Map of The Forester And Falconer

This tavern has no kitchen.

Menu

  • Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.
  • Cockatrice Wings. Fried in oil.
  • Venison Pot Roast. A hearty pot roast with venison.

Characters

  • Peter Gleeson. Elf Cabbie ♂
  • Sumesh Crewe. Dwarf Sage ⚥
  • Gert Selentia. Tiefling Chemist ♂

Rumours

  • A brother and sister are said to be able to speak to one another in their heads.
  • A writer is interviewing local people for some book.
  • The drinks in the tavern are watered down.

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