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Jessica Truthseeker's Tavern

Map of Jessica Truthseeker's Tavern

The ceiling to this tavern is only five feet high.

Menu

  • Meat Pie. Shredded beef in a pie crust.
  • Oatmeal. The steel cut oats retain maximum flavour potential.
  • Hot Tea. Calming and warming.

Characters

  • Morwen Enola. Half-Elf Artist ♀
  • Natalia The Fierce. Half-Orc Sculptor ♀
  • Rebecca Rucker. Elf Chandler ♀

Rumours

  • A storm made of magical means is on its way.
  • An alleycat was seen playing the lute.
  • A man has gone mad and is attempting to bring his wife back from the dead.

The Overhearing Unicorn

Map of The Overhearing Unicorn

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

Menu

  • Pork chop. Babe? Babe!
  • Red Wine. Why no spaghetti?
  • Broth. Not a lot of choice here. But, uh, here's some broth.

Characters

  • Tamara Rana. Dwarf Wrestler ♀
  • Hart Terryn. Half-Elf Constable ♂
  • Olivier Lord. Halfling Burglar ⚥

Rumours

  • A local girl has gone missing.
  • The townskeeper is considering hiring adventurers for protection.
  • The King is looking to give aid to the poorest in the kingdom.

The Sticking Unicorn

Map of The Sticking Unicorn

A sign on the wall advertises a teleportation circle in the basement. It cost 200 gp to use it.

Menu

  • Bangers and Mash. Sausages and mashed potatoes.
  • Mushroom Steak. Thick cut of beef with mushroom gravy atop.
  • Collard Greens. Iron helps us play.

Characters

  • Maz Belet. Dwarf Wizard's Apprentice ⚥
  • Esmeralda Hume. Half-Orc Page ♀
  • Kaith Fae. Half-Orc Street Performer ♂

Rumours

  • One man claims dragons don't, and never have, existed.
  • A nearby town has had rain for the last year and a half, every day.
  • There's a secret fighting ring below the tavern, where men fight to the death.

The Staining Treasure

Map of The Staining Treasure

Only vegetarian food is served here.

Menu

  • Roc Leg. Fried and meant for twenty.
  • Pickled Beans. Great crunch and acidity.
  • Egg on Toast. Can't beat this simple breakfast!

Characters

  • Brittany Colman. Half-Elf Thief ♀
  • Ivana Ironbolt. Dwarf Artisan ♀
  • Mercy Michaels. Elf Brasier ♀

Rumours

  • The local general goods shop was burned down. Something it was arson.
  • Adventurers have gone missing at Chains of the Manticore.
  • The butcher uses humanoid meat.

Vivien Snapmaw's Inn

Map of Vivien Snapmaw's Inn

Drinks are magically sent to your table after ordering.

Menu

  • Roasted Duck. A cute little duck. Roasted.
  • Manticore Loaf. Mystery meat surprise.
  • Plum Sauce. Served with crusty bread.

Characters

  • Ember Todd. Gnome Ringmaster ♀
  • Alaya Kusheth. Gnome Essayist ♀
  • Kamal Sebastian. Elf Ferryman ♂

Rumours

  • Last week it rained frogs.
  • The town elder is thought to be a dragon in disguise.
  • The townmaster is looking for adventurers for some quest.

The Preparing Cowherd

Map of The Preparing Cowherd

A crystal ball sits on the bar, it looks as though it's filled with smoke.

Menu

  • Pan Cake. A thin cake made in a pan. Is it breakfast, is it dessert? Why not both!
  • Navy Bean and Ham Soup. Classic soup, easy to make.
  • Corned Beef and Cabbage. A traditional plate of a traditional dish.

Characters

  • Eden Huon. Tiefling Notary ⚥
  • Sahin Huon. Human Pawn Shop Owner ⚥
  • Alys Erwin. Half-Elf Loan Shark ♀

Rumours

  • A travelling salesman came last night looking to sell stolen goods.
  • The local tavern owner is thinking about not serving dwarves any longer.
  • A local township may be preparing for war.

The Beadle And Man

Map of The Beadle And Man

Meals here are served on cheap flatware.

Menu

  • Sausage and Mustard. Served on a split roll.
  • Manticore Loaf. Mystery meat surprise.
  • Apple Fritter. Chunks of apple battered and fried.

Characters

  • Bernie Echols. Half-Orc Athlete ⚥
  • Vuska El-Hasan. Tiefling Flautist ♀
  • Jonas Mowbry. Gnome Translator ♂

Rumours

  • A ghostly castle can be seen nearby on nights with a full moon.
  • A large egg is near Skull of the Mariner.
  • A stranger came to town, they have feet that look like bird talons.

Forbes Enola's Tavern

Map of Forbes Enola's Tavern

No one may talk in this tavern.

Menu

  • Mom's Meatloaf. Who's mom though?
  • Butternut Squash Soup. it's very, very orange.
  • Golden Potatoes. Small round yellow potatoes roasted and topped with melted butter.

Characters

  • Sumesh James. Dwarf Illusionist ⚥
  • Cain Laroque. Gnome Villein ♂
  • Peter Sebastian. Tiefling Woodcutter ♂

Rumours

  • It hasn't rained for weeks because someone angered the gods.
  • The Queen has been cursed.
  • Orcs carried off several townsfolk.

The Gifted Fangs Taphouse

Map of The Gifted Fangs Taphouse

The signature drink here is called the Wailing Wight.

Menu

  • Creamy Mushroom Stew. A thick stew made with a secret spice.
  • Chef's Choice. We don't know what it's going to be, but it will be good.
  • Cold Cut Sandwich. Cold meat between bread.

Characters

  • Ruther Duval. Dwarf Ferryman ♂
  • Dawn Wanderhill. Gnome Warden ♀
  • Storm Morningstar. Elf Barbarian ♀

Rumours

  • There's a magical ring laying at the bottom of the lake.
  • A stranger came to town, they have feet that look like bird talons.
  • The drinks in the tavern are watered down.

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