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The Tattered Greave Inn

Map of The Tattered Greave Inn

The bartender here is a ghost.

Menu

  • Chicken Noodle Soup. Roasted chicken and noodles in a chicken broth.
  • Antipasto Platter. Meat and cheese and stuff.
  • Bacon Lettuce and Tomato sandwich. A BLT. Duh.

Characters

  • Karth Darwin. Half-Elf Actor ♂
  • Jill Altharia. Elf Bladesmith ♀
  • Finley Ali. Human Fisher ⚥

Rumours

  • Someone is making a flesh golem nearby.
  • A cow was born nearby with two heads.
  • An old crone promised that a wave was going to come soon and wash away the sinners.

The Balancing Argolet

Map of The Balancing Argolet

There's an underground pond underneath this tavern. The owner allows patrons to swim.

Menu

  • Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.
  • Cockatrice Wings. Fried in oil.
  • Kobold Tail. Delicious tangy meat of some sort. Hopefully not real kobold!

Characters

  • Haryk Underhill. Gnome Minstrel ♂
  • Anya Marshall. Tiefling Admiral ♀
  • Rowan Haggard. Elf Event Planner ⚥

Rumours

  • has been having strange dreams about a flesh golem.
  • All of the cats in town have vanished overnight.
  • An old wizard came to town claiming he had a magic book that can make stories become true.

The Attempting Grain

Map of The Attempting Grain

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

Menu

  • Beef and Barley Soup. Beef broth with chunks of meat and veggies.
  • Blackened Veggies. A mix of veggies on a skewer and cooked over and open flame.
  • Fried Beaver Tail. You're curious, aren't you?

Characters

  • Ivan Wolfbrother. Tiefling Bard ♂
  • Kaith Rana. Half-Elf Drag Queen ♂
  • Sulfras Shad. Half-Elf Florist ♂

Rumours

  • A widow has been seen sneaking into the magistrate's home at night.
  • The town council answers to an evil god.
  • The magistrate's left hand was turned into a flower by a mad witch.

Yasmin Firetail's Taphouse

Map of Yasmin Firetail's Taphouse

A small bridge over a creek leads to the front door.

Menu

  • Duck Egg Omelette. The chef stole the eggs himself. Ask him about it.
  • Broth. Not a lot of choice here. But, uh, here's some broth.
  • Dark Amber Ale. A favourite with the locals.

Characters

  • Baasim Vinder. Human Witchdoctor ♂
  • Dora Ellis. Tiefling Merchant ♀
  • Jasper Spring. Half-Orc Skomorokh ♂

Rumours

  • The howls at night aren't wolves, they're hell hounds.
  • There's a magical ring laying at the bottom of the lake.
  • A local township may be preparing for war.

Aptal Joybrook's Tavern

Map of Aptal Joybrook's Tavern

A mug of light ale is a regular mug of ale with half of it poured out on the ground.

Menu

  • Fried Hawk Wings. Addictive!
  • Blackened Veggies. A mix of veggies on a skewer and cooked over and open flame.
  • Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.

Characters

  • Yusef Willow. Gnome Book Binder ♂
  • Cynthia Teagrass. Halfling Village Idiot ♀
  • Luna Jordan. Halfling Wizard ♀

Rumours

  • A princess is hiding out in town because she refuses to marry someone.
  • Horses from the stable keep winding up dead.
  • Honey made from the nearby beekeepers is blue.

The Fawning Targe Inn

Map of The Fawning Targe Inn

There's a large dance floor here, and a band playing at all hours.

Menu

  • Worm Skewers. Please don't order this.
  • Apple Pie. The absolute best item on the menu.
  • Halfling Pretzels. Pretzels, but tiny.

Characters

  • Cora Redtusk. Half-Orc Warden ♀
  • Beatrix Fitzgerald. Elf Countess ♀
  • Malik Ashbringer. Halfling Pauper ♂

Rumours

  • The man in the corner is paying real silver for goblin ears.
  • A giant ape is said to live near Grave Garden.
  • That big abandoned farmhouse has weird sounds coming from it at night.

The Horner And Tome

Map of The Horner And Tome

It looks like someone is repairing the stoop.

Menu

  • Creamy Mushroom Stew. A thick stew made with a secret spice.
  • Ham and Sausage Stuffing. A big serving of baked ham on top of a moun of sausage stuffing.
  • Manticore Loaf. Mystery meat surprise.

Characters

  • Marcellus Faelyn. Tiefling Illuminator ♂
  • Lola Hillard. Dwarf Animal Tamer ♀
  • Safia El-Hasan. Half-Orc Poultry Keeper ♀

Rumours

  • is on the run from someone.
  • A man named Cyrus killed another man's wife and children.
  • A ship was set on fire by the river.

The Unsung Stone Inn

Map of The Unsung Stone Inn

The horn from some large animal is hung on the wall.

Menu

  • Oatmeal. The steel cut oats retain maximum flavour potential.
  • Egg on Toast. Can't beat this simple breakfast!
  • Shredded Beef. Served on tortillas.

Characters

  • Jayson Orsan. Dwarf Congressman ♂
  • Lana Ali. Halfling Almoner ♀
  • Kylie Briggs. Halfling Builder ♀

Rumours

  • All of the cats in town have vanished overnight.
  • A circus is coming to town.
  • A man in town is a traveller looking to fight the strongest man in each town.

The Envious Plowman Taphouse

Map of The Envious Plowman Taphouse

A heavenly aroma emanates from the kitchen.

Menu

  • Boar Meat Sausage. The chef has a special spice blend in the sausage.
  • Beef Cheeks in Red Wine. We're not telling you which cheeks.
  • Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.

Characters

  • Sumesh Ashbringer. Human Scout ⚥
  • Jayson Fae. Dwarf Jailer ♂
  • Taylor Erwin. Tiefling Tattooist ⚥

Rumours

  • God Mountain's Approach was the site of a brutal battle. Ghosts are said to haunt it.
  • Supposedly there's a treasure map hidden underneath the tavern.
  • The general goods store owner has a pet homunculus.

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