Taverns
Locale
The Anvil And Scabbard
A small bridge over a creek leads to the front door.
Menu
- Sausage and Mustard. Served on a split roll.
- Veal. This dish makes us sad.
- Strawberries with Cream. Perfect summer indulgence.
Characters
- Bundringo Miller. Dwarf Bartender ⚥
- Elliot Duffield. Tiefling Gameskeeper ♂
- Sisco Hawkwing. Tiefling Beggar ⚥
Rumours
- The man in the corner is paying real silver for goblin ears.
- There's a talking turtle out by the pond.
- Someone has been stealing clothes.
The Shrinking Herce
The bartender will juggle 5 knives for 1 gp.
Menu
- Green Spears. Roasted asparagus.
- Dumplings. Served in chicken broth.
- Pork chop. Babe? Babe!
Characters
- Alex Massa. Tiefling Monk ♂
- Bernie Dalton. Human Brewer ⚥
- Alyx Hogan. Half-Elf Illusionist ♀
Rumours
- The jailer locked himself in the jail cell because he was drunk.
- A carriage with no horse and no rider rolled through town last night.
- A young man was seen sinking into the ground.
The Woman And Forester
You must be blindfolded before entering this tavern.
Menu
- Chef Special. Let the cook give you whatever he wants.
- Beef and Barley Soup. Beef broth with chunks of meat and veggies.
- Chicken Cutlets. Thin strips of chicken fried.
Characters
- Giselle Summer. Human Auditor ♀
- Charlie Hume. Dwarf Minister ⚥
- Jarrad Hale. Dwarf Smuggler ♂
Rumours
- A princess is hiding out in town because she refuses to marry someone.
- A young red dragon is living in the forest nearby.
- It's going to snow.
The Perfect Mistress Inn
No humans are allowed in this tavern.
Menu
- Cheese Plate. A bunch of cheeses for the table.
- Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
- Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
Characters
- Eric Darwin. Half-Orc Bard ♂
- Jessica Sorra. Dwarf Charcoal Burner ♀
- Erolith Goldbreeze. Half-Elf Gymnast ♀
Rumours
- The local innkeep trades illegal goods from his cellar.
- The constable was in a drunken fight.
- The magistrate is hoping to break down on the new jail soon.
Alan Underhill's Tavern
The sign above the door shows a sad looking man in a cage.
Menu
- Apple Pie. The absolute best item on the menu.
- Lizard Gruel. Yup. Just what it sounds like.
- Meat Pie. Shredded beef in a pie crust.
Characters
- Fareed Wilbur. Human Gambler ♂
- Sawyer Ashbringer. Gnome Bosun ⚥
- Stella Darwin. Halfling Charioteer ♀
Rumours
- There are three mice in the inn that walk on their hind legs.
- The nearby big city is starting to construct new walls.
- An old crone promised that a wave was going to come soon and wash away the sinners.
The Loathsome Phoenix
There's an underground pond underneath this tavern. The owner allows patrons to swim.
Menu
- Bowl of Ale. Ale served in a bowl so it's more like a meal!
- Veal. This dish makes us sad.
- Carrot Cake. Great choice for dessert!
Characters
- Yazid Whisperwind. Tiefling Chaplain ♀
- Rylan Hadwell. Human Witchdoctor ♂
- Laura Shadeheart. Half-Orc Nurse ♀
Rumours
- That big abandoned farmhouse has weird sounds coming from it at night.
- You may summon any elemental at Colosseum of the Pot.
- There are mushrooms which grow at Riley's Spire that control your mind.
The Word And Bowman
Humans pay double what other races pay here.
Menu
- Fried Apples. Absolutely the best way to eat apples.
- Kobold's Delight. You should probably order something else.
- Dumplings. Served in chicken broth.
Characters
- Riley Zaros. Gnome Gravedigger ⚥
- Laura Roderick. Half-Elf Knight ♀
- Hana Daeren. Gnome Prisoner ♀
Rumours
- There is an ooze living in the local church.
- A yeti has been seen nearby.
- You may summon any elemental at Oasis of the Herce.
The Pungent Crossbow Inn
There are bowls of nuts on each table, and spaced out down the length of the bar.
Menu
- Goat Feet. Who would think to serve this?
- Pepper Topped Flatbread. The red peppers on the flatbread are roasted.
- Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.
Characters
- Summer Fallow. Gnome Druid ♀
- Doran Mowbry. Half-Elf Sculptor ⚥
- Eden Frost. Gnome Carpenter ⚥
Rumours
- There are mushrooms which grow at Airship of the Mana Ministry that control your mind.
- There's a cursed sword in the armory.
- The best breakfast you can get is served at Timeless Menhir.
The Hasty Wayfarer
There is a small bowl of complimentary chocolates on the bar top.
Menu
- Golden Potatoes. Small round yellow potatoes roasted and topped with melted butter.
- Ale. A tavern staple.
- Oatmeal. The steel cut oats retain maximum flavour potential.
Characters
- Hanks Windrunner. Human Archivist ♂
- Shay Scott. Half-Elf Warden ♀
- Kiernan Autumn. Half-Elf Chimney Sweeper ♂
Rumours
- The local tavern says their steak is beef, but it's not.
- There's going to be a jousting tourney soon.
- That big abandoned farmhouse has weird sounds coming from it at night.
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