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The Butte And Guild

Map of The Butte And Guild

Dwarves drink free in this tavern.

Menu

  • Manticore Loaf. Mystery meat surprise.
  • Noodles and Sauce. Noodles in meat sauce.
  • Borscht. No one knows what this stuff is.

Characters

  • Lydia Mournhell. Half-Elf Innkeeper ♀
  • Blake Ashbringer. Gnome Cantor ⚥
  • Sumesh Banes. Halfling Soldier ⚥

Rumours

  • A giant ape is said to live near Zeppelin of the Pot.
  • Lord Grandborne is coming to town.
  • There's a talking turtle out by the pond.

The Prestigious Stringer Inn

Map of The Prestigious Stringer Inn

The beds are nearly empty and sag close to the ground.

Menu

  • Cheese Pie. It's melty cheese. CHEEEEEESE!
  • Egg Battered Bread. French toast for world's that don't contain France.
  • Chicken Soup. When the place is out of noodles.

Characters

  • Petra Hawkwing. Elf Quartermaster ♀
  • Sumesh Ironfist. Half-Orc Monk ⚥
  • Fareed Michaels. Halfling Anthropologist ♂

Rumours

  • The town elder is thought to be a dragon in disguise.
  • Travelers have found a hundred corpses at Hideaway Ruins.
  • A local girl has gone missing.

The Ice And Tooth

Map of The Ice And Tooth

Dwarves have operated this underground tavern for many generations.

Menu

  • Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.
  • One pan Minotaur Steak. A massive steak cooked with potatoes.
  • Worm Skewers. Please don't order this.

Characters

  • Riley Laroque. Human Village Idiot ⚥
  • Laikyn Spring. Tiefling Event Planner ♂
  • Jacek Mervor. Tiefling Servant ♂

Rumours

  • A manticore is hunting a group of adventurers who killed her mate.
  • The barkeep and his wife are polyamorous.
  • Two orcs fought for dominance at Saffron Crossing.

The Demesne And Player

Map of The Demesne And Player

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

Menu

  • Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.
  • Red Wine. Why no spaghetti?
  • Egg Wrap. A breakfast treat, scrambled eggs served in a tortilla.

Characters

  • Alia Morningstar. Elf Chiropractor ♀
  • Eden Bryce. Dwarf Ringmaster ⚥
  • Eden Wazels. Dwarf Wizard ⚥

Rumours

  • If you want to speak to a god, you should travel to The Beige Arena.
  • was killed by wolves.
  • A farmer's wife is pregnant with an orc's child.

The Mercenary And Mailer

Map of The Mercenary And Mailer

Two torches above the door are alive with blue fire.

Menu

  • Duck Egg Omelette. The chef stole the eggs himself. Ask him about it.
  • Ham and Cheese on Toast. A toasted sandwich. Simple but delicious.
  • Flatbread. A classic staple.

Characters

  • Matthew Selentia. Halfling Medic ♂
  • Geoffrey Barlow. Elf Exile ♂
  • Eden Inferno. Tiefling Event Planner ⚥

Rumours

  • The constable was in a drunken fight.
  • A mating pair of Owlbears have built a nest in an abandoned building nearby.
  • The tavern owner feeds customers who don't pay to his dogs.

The Sardonyx And Frong

Map of The Sardonyx And Frong

Large bay windows greet you as you approach the tavern.

Menu

  • Honey Glazed Ham. A thick slice of ham covered in a honey glaze.
  • Spinach Salad. Iron helps us play.
  • Tomato Clam Chowder. Clam chowder with a tomato base.

Characters

  • Parsons Turner. Halfling Artist ♂
  • Lawson Enola. Human Ringmaster ♂
  • Stephanie Pierre-Dupois. Gnome Astronomer ♀

Rumours

  • An old woman in town is said to have once loved a king.
  • Bandits are rumored to be hiding out in a nearby abandoned home.
  • A local township may be preparing for war.

The Wretched Blackbird Tavern

Map of The Wretched Blackbird Tavern

Magical light floats above the patrons heads here.

Menu

  • Brown Sugar Glazed Pork. Sweet and salty.
  • Shredded Beef. Served on tortillas.
  • Root Beer. It's not quite alcoholic, but it is freaking delicious.

Characters

  • Don Whitestorm. Half-Orc Herbalist ♂
  • Jaden Barrow. Elf Roper ♂
  • Lisa Walker. Tiefling Warlock ♀

Rumours

  • A local township may be preparing for war.
  • That mangy dog everyone keeps seeing is a wizard in disguise.
  • An adventuring party went to fight a dragon nearby but they never returned.

The Referring Fork

Map of The Referring Fork

The sign above the door has a painted black skull upon it.

Menu

  • Roast Beef. It's a bit overcooked.
  • Bourbon Chicken. Chicken covered in a delicious glaze.
  • Roasted Duck. A cute little duck. Roasted.

Characters

  • Maria Stone. Halfling Cotter ♀
  • Sarab Ward. Half-Elf Fisher ⚥
  • Kiran Sweeny. Dwarf Paladin ♂

Rumours

  • Horses from the stable keep winding up dead.
  • A giant ape is said to live near Village of the Pork.
  • Three wizards live at Forge of Tartarus.

The Humongous Fork Inn

Map of The Humongous Fork Inn

The sign shows a man in full knight armor.

Menu

  • Sloppy Ugnar. Chopped meat in a bun.
  • Hot Coffee. Warm you up and give you a kick in the pants.
  • Roast Goblin. Greenish slightly spoiled meat charred to a crisp. No goblins were harmed in the making of this dish.

Characters

  • Kyris Marshall. Half-Orc Witch ♂
  • Sadie Sebastian. Gnome Ranger ♀
  • Etienne Sweeny. Tiefling Messenger ♂

Rumours

  • The local constable is a vampire.
  • If you touch a glowing rock at Shipwreck of the Stove, you'll begin to age backward.
  • The royal children are bratty and The King is looking to ship them off to other lands.

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