Taverns
Locale
The Magnificent Vassal
It's 20 degrees colder in this tavern than it is outside.
Menu
- White Wine. A classic.
- Honey Glazed Ribs. Ribs in a honey glaze.
- Gin. Where the juice?
Characters
- Sahin James. Elf Erenagh ⚥
- Eden Silvertree. Half-Elf Cult Leader ♀
- Taylor Altharia. Elf Tanner ⚥
Rumours
- The barkeep and his wife are polyamorous.
- Someone has been stealing clothes.
- The jailer locked himself in the jail cell because he was drunk.
The Gleeful Coiner
Hunting trophies adorn the walls.
Menu
- Crow's Dinner. A mix of nuts, sweets, and hard bread.
- Flame Roasted Pepper. A red pepper roasted over, duh, flame.
- Egg Battered Bread. French toast for world's that don't contain France.
Characters
- Galen Greennose. Gnome Chaplain ♂
- Friedrich Poots. Dwarf Sailmaker ♂
- Marcelin Lachlan. Gnome Hired Muscle ♀
Rumours
- The magistrate's left hand was turned into a flower by a mad witch.
- An adventuring party went to fight a dragon nearby but they never returned.
- There have been human sacrifices at Miriam's Snake.
The Reinforcing Stringer
A lute floats in the corner, playing a tune magically.
Menu
- Pepper Topped Flatbread. The red peppers on the flatbread are roasted.
- Goat Feet. Who would think to serve this?
- Apple Fritter. Chunks of apple battered and fried.
Characters
- Dana Lesley. Tiefling Pawn Shop Owner ♀
- Harold Scott. Half-Elf Juggler ♂
- Max Treespeaker. Halfling Wheelwright ⚥
Rumours
- Someone hid treasure in town.
- An old woman in town is said to have once loved a king.
- All of the cats in town have vanished overnight.
The Paunchy Cowherd Tavern
The front of this tavern is painted to look like a demon. The door is the demon's mouth.
Menu
- Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.
- Ploughman's Lunch. Hard boiled egg, shaved meat, cheese, bread, and preserves.
- Chicken Noodle Soup. Roasted chicken and noodles in a chicken broth.
Characters
- Stewert Reedwater. Gnome Abbot ♂
- Blake Cragfur. Half-Orc Druid ⚥
- Tanis Selentia. Half-Elf Spy ♂
Rumours
- The cook at the tavern will kill someone for the right price.
- A storm made of magical means is on its way.
- Someone summoned a demon.
The Melodic Sister
Two torches above the door are alive with blue fire.
Menu
- Pasta Salad. Usually served as a side.
- Spinach Salad. Iron helps us play.
- Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.
Characters
- Jared Barlow. Elf Writer ♂
- Tami Clarke. Half-Orc Cotter ♀
- Zayne Ward. Half-Orc Cobbler ♂
Rumours
- The constable had to flee town after killing a man.
- A cow was born nearby with two heads.
- The best breakfast you can get is served at Preston's Skull.
The Humble Ruby Taphouse
The sign above the door has a painted black skull upon it.
Menu
- Spiced Cherries. Unique to this region.
- Ale. A tavern staple.
- Crayfish Stew. Crayfish boiled in a tasty broth.
Characters
- Eden Clarke. Elf Admiral ⚥
- Friedrich Roberts. Half-Elf Artisan ♂
- Trixie Pierce. Halfling Essayist ♀
Rumours
- Someone has been stealing clothes.
- The innkeeper is a demon in disguise.
- Three wizards live at Chasm of the God.
The Attacking Illustration
This tavern rocks back and forth, as though it's on a boat. It is not.
Menu
- Creamy Chicken Soup. Soup made with a cream base.
- Chicken Soup. When the place is out of noodles.
- Pasta Salad. Usually served as a side.
Characters
- Franklin El-Hasan. Elf Scientist ♂
- Ivana Colman. Half-Elf Poacher ♀
- Helsora Colman. Halfling Silversmith ♀
Rumours
- An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a new type of ranged weapon which fires iron balls.
- A man new to town is selling magical weapons.
- The mayor is said to be a skin changer.
The Goldbeater And Buckler
The sign is made of stone, and lies on the ground, propped up next to the door.
Menu
- Lamb Shanks. Who shanked those poor lambs?
- Oatmeal. The steel cut oats retain maximum flavour potential.
- Fried Hawk Wings. Addictive!
Characters
- Barty Wildwood. Gnome Troubadour ♂
- Kallum Freeman. Gnome Builder ♂
- Martha Norton. Tiefling Warlock ♀
Rumours
- A star in the night sky has moved.
- The townmaster is looking for adventurers for some quest.
- The mayor wants to have a festival.
Mercy Treespeaker's Inn
Magical light floats above the patrons heads here.
Menu
- Hand Pies. A pie you can take on the road! Apple, Blueberry, or Cherry.
- Wren Pot Pie. More popular than you would think.
- Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.
Characters
- Makayla Pierce. Human Exorcist ♀
- Mona Marshall. Tiefling Illuminator ♀
- Sawyer Mournhell. Dwarf Wrestler ⚥
Rumours
- Horses from the stable keep winding up dead.
- That earthquake last week had something to do with giants.
- The baker is rumored to be cutting his flour with a powdered cleaning solution to save money.
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