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Summer Moonblossom's Inn

Map of Summer Moonblossom's Inn

There are two signs to this tavern, each with a different name.

Menu

  • Porridge. Hot mush for breakfast!
  • Bourbon Chicken. Chicken covered in a delicious glaze.
  • Cheddar Frittata. There is parsley on top.

Characters

  • Donal Harad. Dwarf Loan Shark ♂
  • Ivana Wright. Halfling Hayward ♀
  • Phoebe Hamilton. Dwarf Druid ♀

Rumours

  • The man in the corner is paying real silver for goblin ears.
  • There are mushrooms which grow at Mandy's River that control your mind.
  • The members of the hunting lodge are about to leave and hunt down a weretiger.

The Limping Farrier Inn

Map of The Limping Farrier Inn

The floor is sticky. Ew.

Menu

  • Cockatrice Soup. Tastes like evil chicken.
  • Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
  • Druid Wrap. Veggies on some weird green flat bread.

Characters

  • Fiana Wildwood. Halfling Poultry Keeper ♀
  • Yusef Masak. Elf Diplomat ♂
  • Rowan Bowes. Half-Orc Loan Shark ♂

Rumours

  • The barkeep likes to get in fights.
  • A writer is interviewing local people for some book.
  • There was a fight in a nearby city at the docks.

The Page And Scorpion

Map of The Page And Scorpion

The door seems to open from the bottom up.

Menu

  • Creamy Mushroom Stew. A thick stew made with a secret spice.
  • Bread & Cheese. A tavern staple.
  • Flatbread Pizza. Sauce and fixings on a flatbread.

Characters

  • Kylie Deverin. Half-Elf Essayist ♀
  • Katya Whisperwind. Half-Orc Comedian ♀
  • Olivier Skullcrusher. Half-Orc Cabbie ⚥

Rumours

  • The prince's betrothal was not blessed by the king.
  • Trolls inhabit the nearby mountain range.
  • The towns dogs have seemingly formed a gang.

The Conceiving Ruby

Map of The Conceiving Ruby

You must be blindfolded before entering this tavern.

Menu

  • Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.
  • Corn Chowder. Ya gotta like corn to like this.
  • Ploughman's Lunch. Hard boiled egg, shaved meat, cheese, bread, and preserves.

Characters

  • Abdul Silvertree. Half-Elf Miller ♂
  • Arios Hogan. Tiefling Toll Keeper ♂
  • Reuben Hasan. Half-Elf Artist ♂

Rumours

  • Bandits are rumored to be hiding out in a nearby abandoned home.
  • The members of the hunting lodge are about to leave and hunt down a weretiger.
  • It's said that bodies taken to Ember's Circle may return to life.

Wendall Cunningham's Taphouse

Map of Wendall Cunningham's Taphouse

This tavern is currently out of ale.

Menu

  • Tortellini. A pasta dish with tomato sauce.
  • Root Beer. It's not quite alcoholic, but it is freaking delicious.
  • Carrot Cake. Great choice for dessert!

Characters

  • Kallum Duval. Human Healer ♂
  • Riley Darwin. Half-Elf Bear Leader ⚥
  • Lachlan Mattell. Half-Elf Apothecary ♂

Rumours

  • The mayor wants to have a festival.
  • The local gang has a new leader.
  • Three wizards live at Steadfast Shire.

The Broken Stringer Inn

Map of The Broken Stringer Inn

The air inside is humid.

Menu

  • Roasted Turkey. Served with gravy and mashed potatoes.
  • Smoked Sausage. Extra smoke is extra great.
  • Roast Goblin. Greenish slightly spoiled meat charred to a crisp. No goblins were harmed in the making of this dish.

Characters

  • Jessica Bozier. Tiefling Merchant ♀
  • Fiana Hamlin. Dwarf Philosopher ♀
  • Ui Jayid. Half-Orc Business Owner ♂

Rumours

  • Graverobbers have been stealing expensive jewelry buried with the dead.
  • One man claims dragons don't, and never have, existed.
  • A ghostly castle can be seen nearby on nights with a full moon.

The Charming Rogue

Map of The Charming Rogue

This tavern has no kitchen.

Menu

  • Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.
  • Elfin Liqueur. For the true epicurean.
  • Butter Pease. Buttery and good for you, other than the butter.

Characters

  • Jessica Barlow. Tiefling Host ♀
  • Steven Grail. Elf Scout ♂
  • Isabelle Inferno. Tiefling Archaeologist ♀

Rumours

  • The Cobalt Cemetery was the site of a brutal battle. Ghosts are said to haunt it.
  • The trees in the nearby woods have been moving around.
  • A coven of witches have moved into the inn.

The Rogue And Sheriff

Map of The Rogue And Sheriff

There's a shady looking customer alone at one table looking to sell illegal goods.

Menu

  • Bang bang Cockatrice Bites. A delicious cockatrice meat treat.
  • Roasted Duck. A cute little duck. Roasted.
  • Porridge. Hot mush for breakfast!

Characters

  • Kiernan Elonil. Human Undertaker ♂
  • Eden Frost. Half-Elf Witch ⚥
  • Sarab Donovan. Tiefling Sommelier ⚥

Rumours

  • There was a bar fight in the tavern last night.
  • A local township may be preparing for war.
  • The rats in town are becoming more numerous.

The Barter And Stone

Map of The Barter And Stone

The floor here is heavily slanted toward the back of the room.

Menu

  • Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.
  • Raw Veggies. Perfect if you're trying to stay healthy, or just hate yourself!
  • Mushroom Soup. A favourite with the locals.

Characters

  • Nicholas Enola. Gnome Wizard ♂
  • Sisco Lesley. Gnome Writer ⚥
  • Galen Nozzlenuck. Gnome Illuminator ♂

Rumours

  • Supposedly there's a treasure map hidden underneath the tavern.
  • There's a weird law on the town books that no one may eat between midnight and dawn.
  • A mill worker claims he saw a giant worm the other day.

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