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Nayeli Mulgrew's Inn

Map of Nayeli Mulgrew's Inn

Only half orcs work at this tavern.

Menu

  • Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!
  • Boiled Sausage. A big link of sausage that's bloated from being boiled.
  • Cheese Pie. It's melty cheese. CHEEEEEESE!

Characters

  • Sumesh Marshall. Half-Elf Town Crier ⚥
  • Bundringo Arrias. Half-Orc Fire Eater ⚥
  • Parker Thom. Tiefling Sorcerer ⚥

Rumours

  • Graverobbers have been stealing expensive jewelry buried with the dead.
  • The lake nearby vanished five days ago.
  • There's a magical ring laying at the bottom of the lake.

The Marvelous Bone Taphouse

Map of The Marvelous Bone Taphouse

An aroma of sulfur and rot emanates from the kitchen.

Menu

  • Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!
  • Candied Apples. Apple on a stick with candied topping.
  • Golden Potatoes. Small round yellow potatoes roasted and topped with melted butter.

Characters

  • Dmitri Erwin. Human Student ♂
  • River Connington. Gnome Necromancer ⚥
  • Bundringo Mudclaw. Half-Orc Pawn Shop Owner ⚥

Rumours

  • The Inn owner's daughter has run away.
  • A dragon was killed at Pit of the Prince.
  • The best breakfast you can get is served at Pit of the Guild.

The Mangled Saddle

Map of The Mangled Saddle

Dwarves have operated this underground tavern for many generations.

Menu

  • One pan Minotaur Steak. A massive steak cooked with potatoes.
  • Nachos. Chips with cheese and other stuff on em.
  • Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!

Characters

  • River Quicktongue. Halfling Bosun ⚥
  • Mica Fordragon. Halfling Wheelwright ♀
  • Vivian Deakin. Gnome Cabbie ♀

Rumours

  • A young red dragon is living in the forest nearby.
  • There are three mice in the inn that walk on their hind legs.
  • A young girl is said to have powers that help her fight monsters.

The Feisty Stone

Map of The Feisty Stone

Meals here are served on cheap flatware.

Menu

  • Onion Soup. Dark broth with a lot of onion.
  • Ogre Eyeballs. A delicacy!
  • Sharp Cheese. Perfect pairing with the wine.

Characters

  • Lydia Marshall. Half-Elf Illuminator ♀
  • Hayden Faelyn. Half-Elf Former Adventurer ♂
  • Favian Dawnpelt. Half-Orc Runaway ♂

Rumours

  • The tavern owner feeds customers who don't pay to his dogs.
  • A travelling gnome musician is coming to town later today.
  • Supposedly there's a treasure map hidden underneath the tavern.

The Deserting Stone

Map of The Deserting Stone

A beggar sits outside the door.

Menu

  • Lasagna. Classic pasta dish.
  • Milk. There is parsley on top.
  • Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.

Characters

  • Tamara Kelshall. Halfling Cartographer ♀
  • Lionheart Echols. Elf Accountant ♂
  • Joey Duval. Half-Elf Veteran ♂

Rumours

  • The baker is rumored to be cutting his flour with a powdered cleaning solution to save money.
  • swears they saw a minotaur in the tavern last night.
  • A druid named Malfurian is willing to pay well for mistletoe.

The Cry And Stringer

Map of The Cry And Stringer

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

Menu

  • Sausage Stuffing. Does anyone know what's in stuffing? This has sausage, that much is for sure.
  • Pot Roast. Hearty and filling.
  • Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.

Characters

  • Sohali Abasi. Tiefling Doctor ♀
  • Petra Pierce. Gnome Cooper ♀
  • Peter Ellis. Dwarf Farrier ♂

Rumours

  • Lord Grandborne is coming to town.
  • A masked man has been seen in town. He broke up a robbery.
  • The drinks in the tavern are watered down.

The Heron And Targe

Map of The Heron And Targe

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

Menu

  • Dragon's Egg Omelette. The claim that this is made from real dragon eggs is highly suspect.
  • Griffon Horn Beer. The beer is particularly good.
  • Oatmeal. The steel cut oats retain maximum flavour potential.

Characters

  • Ria Roberts. Dwarf Veterinarian ♀
  • Bernie Blight. Tiefling Comedian ⚥
  • Parker Wolfbrother. Halfling Event Planner ⚥

Rumours

  • One man in town claims he can control insects.
  • A town to the north was swallowed up by a sinkhole.
  • A halfling named Cade was found dead last night.

The Man And Duck

Map of The Man And Duck

The bartender has wings.

Menu

  • Pot Roast. Hearty and filling.
  • Smoked Sausage. Extra smoke is extra great.
  • Marriage Soup. Greens and meat married in a soup.

Characters

  • Caroc Wanderhill. Halfling Mage ♂
  • Elisha Bryce. Elf Bailiff ♀
  • Sawyer Wilbur. Halfling Shepherd ♂

Rumours

  • A man in town is a traveller looking to fight the strongest man in each town.
  • There's going to be a jousting tourney soon.
  • The inn has a secret dungeon.

The Mewling Tithe Taphouse

Map of The Mewling Tithe Taphouse

The bar is wet.

Menu

  • Tortellini. A pasta dish with tomato sauce.
  • Corned Beef and Cabbage. A traditional plate of a traditional dish.
  • Dill Yogurt Dip. Served with raw veggies for dipping.

Characters

  • Scarlett Grail. Dwarf Apprentice ♀
  • Blake Quinn. Half-Orc Hayward ⚥
  • Robert Selwyn. Half-Orc Naperer ♂

Rumours

  • The members of the hunting lodge are about to leave and hunt down a weretiger.
  • Giants have been spotted prowling along the countryside.
  • A masked man has been seen in town. He broke up a robbery.

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