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The Snowing Staff

Map of The Snowing Staff

Meals here are served on fine china.

Menu

  • Chicken Soup. When the place is out of noodles.
  • Antipasto Platter. Meat and cheese and stuff.
  • Cockatrice Wings. Fried in oil.

Characters

  • Sumesh Mournhell. Human Brewer ⚥
  • Theodora Sweeny. Gnome Druid ♀
  • Mia Ghani. Halfling Apprentice ♀

Rumours

  • Meara's River was the site of a brutal battle. Ghosts are said to haunt it.
  • Graverobbers have been stealing expensive jewelry buried with the dead.
  • Some people in town think the butcher uses human meat.

The Likely Watchman

Map of The Likely Watchman

This tavern is situated in the middle of a large lake. There's a ferry to the door for 3 cp.

Menu

  • Apple Fritter. Chunks of apple battered and fried.
  • Ham and Cheese on Toast. A toasted sandwich. Simple but delicious.
  • Roasted Lizard. A little lizard roasted on a spit.

Characters

  • Evonne Hogan. Gnome Bodyguard ♀
  • Raadi Mehmed. Half-Elf Poet ♂
  • Cyntia Poots. Elf Executioner ♀

Rumours

  • The constable's wife is a hag in disguise.
  • The local magistrate is about to raise taxes.
  • If you want to see a giant dog, you need only go to The Steel Camp.

The Icky Lutenist

Map of The Icky Lutenist

Hunting trophies adorn the walls.

Menu

  • Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.
  • Marriage Soup. Greens and meat married in a soup.
  • Creamy Mushroom Stew. A thick stew made with a secret spice.

Characters

  • Angie Hickory. Human Steward ♀
  • Ezekiel Ferrier. Gnome Captain ♂
  • Frances Oak. Tiefling Marshall ♀

Rumours

  • There is a bush which moves around near Ceri's Ice Crystals.
  • One of the cows at a nearby farm laid an egg.
  • The innkeeper is refusing to rent rooms to tieflings.

The Procuring Quack

Map of The Procuring Quack

There is a small bowl of complimentary chocolates on the bar top.

Menu

  • Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.
  • Cheddar Frittata. There is parsley on top.
  • Nachos. Chips with cheese and other stuff on em.

Characters

  • Friedrich Dresdain. Elf Prisoner ♂
  • Franklin Ironbar. Dwarf Juggler ♂
  • Weston Pierce. Human Cheesemaker ♂

Rumours

  • A star in the night sky has moved.
  • A cat keeps screeching late at night, but no one has ever seen it.
  • A nearby cavern houses a long dead Lich's lair.

The Vain Poulter

Map of The Vain Poulter

Pixies flit about, above the patrons heads.

Menu

  • Mushroom Meat Skewer. Savoury steak and mushrooms, stabbed by a stick.
  • Chaotic Evil Dip. It's hot. Served with chunks of bread.
  • Potato Salad. Made with mayo.

Characters

  • Doran Alhara. Dwarf Host ⚥
  • Samir Kastrix. Halfling Stablehand ♂
  • Ian Wood. Halfling Rat Catcher ♂

Rumours

  • That mangy dog everyone keeps seeing is a wizard in disguise.
  • A princess is hiding out in town because she refuses to marry someone.
  • The town keeper has been stealing money from the town's coffers.

Daphne Mulgrew's Taphouse

Map of Daphne Mulgrew's Taphouse

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

Menu

  • Halfling Pretzels. Pretzels, but tiny.
  • Gin. Where the juice?
  • Carrot Cake. Great choice for dessert!

Characters

  • Maxwell Adir. Dwarf Chiropractor ♂
  • Levi Marshall. Tiefling Prince ♂
  • Kirsten Mervor. Half-Elf Wizard ♀

Rumours

  • A new church is being built in town.
  • A nearby farm is haunted.
  • The nearby big city is starting to construct new walls.

The Piper And Quack

Map of The Piper And Quack

Famous for its salad bar. Salad and taverns, what a great mix!

Menu

  • Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
  • Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
  • Gnoll Peanut Soup. When gnolls aren't eating people, they make this.

Characters

  • Harold Reece. Tiefling Clerk ♂
  • Bundringo Marshall. Half-Elf Paladin ⚥
  • Hailee Rowe. Elf Quartermaster ♀

Rumours

  • A man has gone mad and is attempting to bring his wife back from the dead.
  • A tiefling has been seen praying around town.
  • There's a talking turtle out by the pond.

The Dry Guild Taphouse

Map of The Dry Guild Taphouse

There is a large polished silver hanging behind the bar.

Menu

  • Caramel Apples. Apple on a stick with caramel topping.
  • Baked Cockatrice. Delicious and nutritious
  • Corn Fritter. Corn battered and fried.

Characters

  • Bernie Hadwell. Halfling Cotter ⚥
  • Liberty Malfoy. Elf Translator ♀
  • Crispin Sweeny. Dwarf Wagoner ♂

Rumours

  • A masked man has been seen in town. He broke up a robbery.
  • A man named Cyrus killed another man's wife and children.
  • An iron golem protects the town from enemies, though no one has ever seen him.

Hendricks Roderick's Tavern

Map of Hendricks Roderick's Tavern

This tavern specializes in bread. It smells amazing.

Menu

  • Rye Bread. You can ask for it toasted.
  • Rock Stew. It's not actually rocks ...
  • Apple Pie. The absolute best item on the menu.

Characters

  • Monica Wildfire. Tiefling Admiral ♀
  • Miriam Arrias. Elf Baroness ♀
  • Maz Mervor. Gnome Notary ⚥

Rumours

  • Ruins in the area show evidence that there was a battle fought long ago.
  • A dragon was killed at Bottomless Chasm Crossing.
  • Someone summoned a demon.

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