Taverns
Locale
The Analyzing Cartographer
You must answer a riddle to enter this watering hole.
Menu
- Bourbon Chicken. Chicken covered in a delicious glaze.
- Navy Bean and Ham Soup. Classic soup, easy to make.
- Wren Pot Pie. More popular than you would think.
Characters
- Lois Hynes. Halfling Scholar ♀
- Zie Lucas. Halfling Gunsmith ♀
- Katya Quinn. Half-Orc Watchmaker ♀
Rumours
- The best breakfast you can get is served at City of Contestants.
- The local cemetery has had various bodies dug up over the last few months.
- The town keeper has been stealing money from the town's coffers.
Helena Briggs's Tavern
Drinks are magically sent to your table after ordering.
Menu
- Flatbread Pizza. Sauce and fixings on a flatbread.
- Collard Greens. Iron helps us play.
- Cherry Bread. Sweet cake like bread with candied cherries throughout.
Characters
- Sarab Rook. Halfling Inquisitor ⚥
- Sisco Belet. Halfling Almoner ⚥
- Renee Mattell. Dwarf Fire Eater ♀
Rumours
- A man new to town is selling magical weapons.
- The mayor is considering banning carriages from town. The streets are too narrow.
- An elf named Raven who came to town yesterday spent hundreds of years alone in the forest.
The Sorting Dog
The back room houses a small weapons shop.
Menu
- Spiced Cherries. Unique to this region.
- Cockatrice Wings. Fried in oil.
- Horn of Heimdall. A drinking horn the size of a horse's leg. If you finish it, you get your name carved on the wall of heroes.
Characters
- Jakob Inferno. Tiefling Hermit ♂
- Riley Ualas. Halfling Gentleman ⚥
- Rowan Northrend. Gnome Tanner ⚥
Rumours
- Honey made from the nearby beekeepers is blue.
- The local cemetery has had various bodies dug up over the last few months.
- A travelling salesman is coming to town.
The Chain And Quack
This tavern is so small it's a wonder anyone can even enter it.
Menu
- Fried Trout. Sometimes the locals eat this off a stick.
- Donut. Cake for breakfast, basically!
- Challah. A classic bread. Makes great French Toast.
Characters
- Laurie Abasi. Tiefling Madame ♀
- Timothy AnaanShan. Elf Ringmaster ♂
- Morwen Zaki. Gnome Accountant ♀
Rumours
- The town elder is thought to be a dragon in disguise.
- Honey made from the nearby beekeepers is blue.
- There's a secret fighting ring below the tavern, where men fight to the death.
The Wayward Boothman Taphouse
The bartender claims this tavern used to be carried upon a giants back.
Menu
- Mom's Meatloaf. Who's mom though?
- Dragon's Egg Omelette. The claim that this is made from real dragon eggs is highly suspect.
- Apple Pie. The absolute best item on the menu.
Characters
- Laban Marshall. Human Prostitute ♂
- Otto Watson. Dwarf Ward ♂
- Kallum Marshall. Half-Elf Mason ♂
Rumours
- If you want to speak to a god, you should travel to Titan's Skull.
- The butcher is thought to be a zombie.
- The innkeeper is a demon in disguise.
Sazi Azkhar's Tavern
The walls in this tavern are covered in moss.
Menu
- Beggar's Pie. Cheap meat in a pie.
- Battered Toast. A breakfast specialty, bread battered in egg and fried.
- Beef and Pears. Meat and fruit together? Who would have thought?
Characters
- Fribbington Potter. Half-Orc Essayist ⚥
- Josua Summer. Dwarf Farrier ♂
- Jerome Ashfield. Half-Elf Lecturer ♂
Rumours
- The nearby pond has a sea monster of some sort in it.
- Three wizards live at Cottage of the Forester.
- A man named Cyrus killed another man's wife and children.
Sasha Aquilegia's Taphouse
The bartender here is a ghost.
Menu
- Owlbear Ribs. These are some big ribs.
- Egg Battered Bread. French toast for world's that don't contain France.
- Broiled Catfish. Caught fresh from the nearby river.
Characters
- Kallum Briggs. Dwarf Cult Leader ♂
- Doran Kaye. Tiefling Witchdoctor ⚥
- Makayla Brocksby. Gnome Hatter ♀
Rumours
- The man in the corner is paying real silver for goblin ears.
- The local tavern is going out of business.
- Someone hid treasure in town.
The Chain And Poulter
There is a jousting tourney held once a month out back.
Menu
- Spinach Salad. Iron helps us play.
- Dark Rum. It can knock you off your feet.
- Cherry Bread. Sweet cake like bread with candied cherries throughout.
Characters
- Olivier Miller. Elf Astrologer ⚥
- Mushin Black. Half-Elf Librarian ♂
- Yoko Longtail. Half-Orc Essayist ♀
Rumours
- The magistrate's left hand was turned into a flower by a mad witch.
- A nearby town wants to join forces and overthrow the King.
- A travelling salesman came last night looking to sell stolen goods.
Morwen Ravage's Tavern
Ivy covers the front of the building.
Menu
- Kobold Tail. Delicious tangy meat of some sort. Hopefully not real kobold!
- Maple Brown Sugar Pecans. Snack while you drink.
- Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.
Characters
- Ven Faelyn. Halfling Jester ♂
- Godfrey Scott. Human Glassblower ♂
- Hanks Mournhell. Gnome King ♂
Rumours
- One little boy in town was carved from wood and brought to life through magic.
- Someone has been stealing clothes.
- A band of goblins are sacking nearby villages.
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