Taverns
Locale
The Moral Lynx Taphouse
Drinks here are served in rudimentary clay mugs.
Menu
- Cheddar Frittata. There is parsley on top.
- Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.
- Goat Feet. Who would think to serve this?
Characters
- Jade Simpson. Halfling Anthropologist ♀
- Jen Terryn. Half-Elf Silversmith ♀
- Taylor Grief. Tiefling Gladiator ⚥
Rumours
- There have been human sacrifices at Ivor's Zeppelin.
- There's a beehive nearby where the bees are all blue instead of yellow.
- Pixies live in the woods here. It's said they'll grant a wish to anyone who finds them.
The Dry Shrimper Taphouse
The chairs are padded and musty.
Menu
- Sloppy Ugnar. Chopped meat in a bun.
- Bread Pudding. A delightful treat.
- Vanilla Pudding. Pudding. It's vanilla.
Characters
- Ashet Harber. Human Necromancer ♀
- Sahin Boone. Half-Elf Accountant ⚥
- Marina Ashfield. Half-Orc Exile ♀
Rumours
- A coven of witches have moved into the inn.
- Orcs carried off several townsfolk.
- Someone in town is a killer hiding from authorities.
The Assuring Vassal Taphouse
This tavern rocks back and forth, as though it's on a boat. It is not.
Menu
- Cherry Bread. Sweet cake like bread with candied cherries throughout.
- Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
- Gingerbread Cookie. A delicious treat.
Characters
- Frederick Sorra. Halfling Paladin ♂
- Robert Deverin. Elf Chemist ♂
- Balian Marshall. Half-Elf Crime Boss ♂
Rumours
- The old blind beggar is pretending. He can see just find.
- A clan of orcs set up camp nearby.
- Werewolves have been seen nearby.
The Fussy Cooper
You can't see the inside of the tavern because the windows are filthy.
Menu
- Sausage Ball. It's sausage, but in a ball.
- Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.
- Sausage Pizza. Sausage and sauce on dough, baked.
Characters
- Sumesh Donovan. Halfling Astrologer ⚥
- Jelen Pierce. Tiefling Architect ♂
- Peter Ghani. Human Woolwinder ♂
Rumours
- Dwarves dug out a hideout hundreds of years ago nearby, but no one can find it.
- The mayor is cheating on his wife.
- A woman says her husband was carried off by a large bat.
The Studious Tapet
The beds are full and luxurious.
Menu
- Roast Goblin. Greenish slightly spoiled meat charred to a crisp. No goblins were harmed in the making of this dish.
- Carrot Slaw. Carrots and some other stuff with slaw sauce. What is slaw sauce? No one knows!
- Dragon's Egg Omelette. The claim that this is made from real dragon eggs is highly suspect.
Characters
- Friedrich Huon. Human Grocer ♂
- Max Dalton. Tiefling Druid ⚥
- Lillian Mournhell. Human Cheesemaker ♀
Rumours
- An elf named Raven who came to town yesterday spent hundreds of years alone in the forest.
- Airship of the Mana Ministry provides a steady supply of peons.
- There was a fight in a nearby city at the docks.
Timo Moongarden's Taphouse
There are bowls of nuts on each table, and spaced out down the length of the bar.
Menu
- Bear Meat Sausage. The bear meat is very hard to work with.
- Creamy Mushroom Stew. A thick stew made with a secret spice.
- Potato Salad. Honestly, it's a bit bland.
Characters
- Ego Brightleaf. Gnome Architect ♂
- Vetack Hume. Elf Scholar ♂
- Simon Jones. Gnome Erenagh ♂
Rumours
- One woman in town claims she is having a love affair with a minotaur.
- Someone is making a flesh golem nearby.
- The mayor wants to have a festival.
Libby Weston's Taphouse
Humans pay double what other races pay here.
Menu
- Frozen Banana. Dessert before dinner. Yes.
- Adventurer's Stew. A hearty stew served in a bread bowl.
- Strawberries with Cream. Perfect summer indulgence.
Characters
- Max Marid. Half-Elf Messenger ⚥
- Bodwyn Jordan. Half-Elf Beggar ♂
- Libby Pierce. Half-Elf Warlock ♀
Rumours
- A satyr has taken a room at the local inn.
- That earthquake last week had something to do with giants.
- A farmer's wife is pregnant with an orc's child.
The Fawning Tourney Tavern
This tavern has no kitchen.
Menu
- Brownbuds. Elves eat this. Some sort of radish, baked.
- Bacon Lettuce and Tomato sandwich. A BLT. Duh.
- Honey Glazed Ham. A thick slice of ham covered in a honey glaze.
Characters
- Sion Zantus. Dwarf Refugee ♂
- Charlie Mournhell. Half-Elf Ringmaster ⚥
- Edmond Jones. Elf Crofter ♂
Rumours
- A portal to the afterlife has opened up in the center of town.
- The prince's betrothal was not blessed by the king.
- That mangy dog everyone keeps seeing is a wizard in disguise.
The Potable Clark
A beggar sits outside the door.
Menu
- Bear Meat Sausage. The bear meat is very hard to work with.
- Cheddar Frittata. There is parsley on top.
- Egg Roll. Delicious food from another land.
Characters
- Hart Zaros. Half-Elf Cult Leader ♂
- Talia Grief. Tiefling Gunsmith ♀
- Jill Hasan. Elf Notary ♀
Rumours
- A ghostly castle can be seen nearby on nights with a full moon.
- The town council answers to an evil god.
- The ale from the tavern is brewed by gnomes.
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