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The Measly Weaver Tavern

Map of The Measly Weaver Tavern

This tavern specializes in bread. It smells amazing.

Menu

  • Skillet Fried Potatoes. Thinly cut and fried with chopped onions.
  • Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!
  • Ploughman's Lunch. Hard boiled egg, shaved meat, cheese, bread, and preserves.

Characters

  • Zoe Enola. Human Paladin ♀
  • Finley Quaresh. Elf Sailor ⚥
  • Hugh Joygrove. Gnome Pauper ♂

Rumours

  • The constable was in a drunken fight.
  • A nearby farm has a miniature horse.
  • The mayor is said to be a skin changer.

The Luxurious Canon

Map of The Luxurious Canon

Twin dwarves own this tavern.

Menu

  • Hot Coffee. Warm you up and give you a kick in the pants.
  • Red Wine. The wine is perfectly aged.
  • Navy Bean and Ham Soup. Classic soup, easy to make.

Characters

  • Salvatore Mervor. Half-Orc Poultry Keeper ♂
  • Dael Arrias. Elf Rogue ♀
  • Marilyn Desolation. Tiefling Sorcerer ♀

Rumours

  • Someone is making a flesh golem nearby.
  • One of the local inns is said to also be a brothel.
  • An alleycat was seen playing the lute.

The Damaging Wealth

Map of The Damaging Wealth

A lute floats in the corner, playing a tune magically.

Menu

  • Bowl of Ale. Ale served in a bowl so it's more like a meal!
  • Frozen Berries. These are good.
  • Brown Sugar Glazed Pork. Sweet and salty.

Characters

  • Mary Weatherby. Half-Elf Acolyte ♀
  • Olivier Portman. Gnome Pawn Shop Owner ⚥
  • Natalie Ashbringer. Dwarf Bridle Maker ♀

Rumours

  • There was a bar fight in the tavern last night.
  • The butcher is thought to be a zombie.
  • One of the cows at a nearby farm laid an egg.

The Serene Mark

Map of The Serene Mark

There are bookshelves lining the walls here.

Menu

  • Spiced Cherries. Unique to this region.
  • Candied Apples. Apple on a stick with candied topping.
  • Wren Pot Pie. More popular than you would think.

Characters

  • Parker Shalamayne. Human Villein ⚥
  • Mugheer Hawkwing. Half-Elf Bandit ♂
  • Elevrir Spring. Elf Artist ♂

Rumours

  • A star in the night sky has moved.
  • A ship was set on fire by the river.
  • A dwarf named Ragnar is looking for his family.

The Crossing Boa

Map of The Crossing Boa

Someone started painting the deck out front but the job is only half complete.

Menu

  • Elk Meat Sausage. A bit gamey.
  • Frozen Cream. A sweet treat for after meals.
  • Blackened Cod. Freshly caught, freshly burnt.

Characters

  • Theodora Pierce. Gnome Juggler ♀
  • Baasim Enola. Half-Elf Hired Muscle ♂
  • Barnston Hillard. Elf Witchdoctor ♂

Rumours

  • A spirit is said to haunt the woods.
  • A travelling salesman came last night looking to sell stolen goods.
  • The howls at night aren't wolves, they're hell hounds.

Rolf Massa's Tavern

Map of Rolf Massa's Tavern

The beds are full and luxurious.

Menu

  • Hush Puppies. Battered and breaded.
  • Pan Cake. A thin cake made in a pan. Is it breakfast, is it dessert? Why not both!
  • Flame Roasted Pepper. A red pepper roasted over, duh, flame.

Characters

  • Marge Black. Tiefling Inquisitor ♀
  • Finley White. Human Bishop ⚥
  • Malik Alard. Gnome Gambler ♂

Rumours

  • A group of adventurers are in town, mourning a fallen comrade.
  • A murderer has escaped from the town jail.
  • An undead adventurer saved a princess.

The Fragrant Servant

Map of The Fragrant Servant

This is half a tavern, and half a library.

Menu

  • Black Pudding. It's better if you don't ask.
  • Veggie Stew. Stew with various vegetables.
  • Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.

Characters

  • Katherine Goldpetal. Half-Elf Diplomat ♀
  • Maz Orsan. Halfling Roper ⚥
  • Miriam Mowbry. Elf Stablehand ♀

Rumours

  • An iron golem protects the town from enemies, though no one has ever seen him.
  • A giant rock fell from the sky the other day, a few miles from town.
  • The bees here make the best honey.

Riley Wazels's Tavern

Map of Riley Wazels's Tavern

One window of this tavern is shattered.

Menu

  • Apple Pie. The absolute best item on the menu.
  • Broth. Not a lot of choice here. But, uh, here's some broth.
  • Veal. This dish makes us sad.

Characters

  • Brianna Orsan. Human Miller ♀
  • Malik Todd. Human Chancellor ♂
  • Bob Alma. Tiefling Auditor ♂

Rumours

  • A ship was set on fire by the river.
  • The Queen has a number of male companions that the king knows nothing about.
  • The baker lost his leg years ago when he was an adventurer.

The Zealous Conman

Map of The Zealous Conman

You must answer a riddle to enter this watering hole.

Menu

  • Strawberries with Cream. Perfect summer indulgence.
  • Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.
  • Hand Pies. A pie you can take on the road! Apple, Blueberry, or Cherry.

Characters

  • Finley Hale. Elf Road Master ⚥
  • Ezekiel Fallow. Halfling Paladin ♂
  • Brenda Bradley. Half-Orc Scullion ♀

Rumours

  • All of the cats in town have vanished overnight.
  • The towns dogs have seemingly formed a gang.
  • The innkeeper is a demon in disguise.

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