Taverns
Locale
Lia Ironstrike's Tavern
You can win a free drink if you beat the bartender in an arm wrestling match.
Menu
- Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.
- Chicken Noodle Soup. Roasted chicken and noodles in a chicken broth.
- Cheese Pie. It's melty cheese. CHEEEEEESE!
Characters
- Bundringo Nozzlenuck. Half-Elf Engineer ⚥
- Yasmeen Knight. Elf Jailer ♀
- Mugheer Jordan. Half-Elf Journalist ♂
Rumours
- It's said that bodies taken to The Tyrian Cottage may return to life.
- Trolls inhabit the nearby mountain range.
- Supposedly there's a treasure map hidden underneath the tavern.
The Humble Knife
One window of this tavern is shattered.
Menu
- Navy Bean and Ham Soup. Classic soup, easy to make.
- Smoked Sausage. Extra smoke is extra great.
- Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.
Characters
- Jayson Quaresh. Elf Cabbie ♂
- Nora Weston. Tiefling Alcoholic ♀
- Mugheer Zantus. Half-Orc Dealer ♂
Rumours
- Someone is making a flesh golem nearby.
- The King is thinking about forgiving taxes this year.
- There is an ooze living in the local church.
The Filling Whore
The bartender is a human woman who says she used to be a pirate.
Menu
- Rock Stew. It's not actually rocks ...
- Manticore Loaf. Mystery meat surprise.
- Pork Spare Ribs. Add some dragon sauce to heat things up.
Characters
- Tami Vinder. Elf Tailor ♀
- Janette Gemtree. Half-Elf Bladesmith ♀
- Aela Roderick. Half-Orc Business Owner ♀
Rumours
- A brother and sister are said to be able to speak to one another in their heads.
- A strange clockwork machine has been seen in town at night.
- A great vampire lord is attempting to merge his world with ours.
The Poacher And Mariner
It's 20 degrees colder in this tavern than it is outside.
Menu
- Water. For boring people.
- Spiced Chicken Thigh. Well seasoned, and served with coleslaw.
- Hogs in Blankets. Mini sausages wrapped up in dough and baked.
Characters
- Sahin Broadbent. Dwarf Fisher ⚥
- Fribbington Duffield. Dwarf Page ⚥
- Meara Crewe. Gnome Alchemist ♂
Rumours
- Travelers have found a hundred corpses at The Magnolia Island.
- If you order a light ale the barkeep just pours half the cup out.
- A travelling gnome musician is coming to town later today.
The Rhyming Angel
The swamp gasses have stained the lower half of each window.
Menu
- Mom's Meatloaf. Who's mom though?
- Cream of Glowing Mushroom Soup. You know how mushrooms glow in dungeons? It's that, but you can eat it.
- Creamy Mushroom Stew. A thick stew made with a secret spice.
Characters
- Finley Norton. Half-Orc Paladin ⚥
- Dina Kensley. Dwarf Healer ♀
- Nora Lord. Tiefling Bard ♀
Rumours
- An old wizard came to town claiming he had a magic book that can make stories become true.
- The king was assassinated by lizard folk.
- A giant rock fell from the sky the other day, a few miles from town.
The Jovial Sapphire
The skull of a wolf hangs over the bar.
Menu
- Rock Stew. It's not actually rocks ...
- Dill Yogurt Dip. Served with raw veggies for dipping.
- Bacon Lettuce and Tomato sandwich. A BLT. Duh.
Characters
- Lola Zantus. Half-Elf Refugee ♀
- Yazid Dunstan. Gnome Sergeant At Arms ♀
- Jon Hellscream. Tiefling Hired Muscle ♂
Rumours
- The Inn has a secret room somewhere.
- A large elephant was recently hunted in the woods.
- Giants have been spotted prowling along the countryside.
The Idiotic Weirkeeper
The front door to this tavern glows in the dark.
Menu
- Thunder Lizard Ribs. Ribs from an allosaurus.
- Garlic Bread. Bread that's garlicy.
- Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!
Characters
- Sandra Nighy. Human Chiropractor ♀
- Ewan Loch. Half-Orc Archaeologist ♂
- Gwen Schmidt. Halfling Comedian ♀
Rumours
- You may summon any elemental at Grave Garden.
- swears they saw a minotaur in the tavern last night.
- Someone found a note written in a strange language and signed Malfurian.
The Royal Tyne Inn
There's a shady looking customer alone at one table looking to sell illegal goods.
Menu
- Bacon Lettuce and Tomato sandwich. A BLT. Duh.
- Spiced Chicken Thigh. Well seasoned, and served with coleslaw.
- BLT Roc Egg. Bacon, lettuce and tomato served in between a sliced hard boiled Roc egg.
Characters
- Sandra Wilton. Dwarf Paladin ♀
- Rowan Defthands. Halfling Fixer ⚥
- Reiko Stormrage. Halfling Toll Keeper ♀
Rumours
- Someone has been stealing clothes.
- If you go to Amabie's Rest, you can be healed.
- Some of the beggars in town are only pretending to be poor.
The Villainous Watersellar Taphouse
The sign is made of stone, and lies on the ground, propped up next to the door.
Menu
- Candied Apples. Apple on a stick with candied topping.
- Chicken Soup. When the place is out of noodles.
- Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
Characters
- Maddie Portman. Tiefling Con Artist ♀
- Amy Reddy. Half-Elf Dutchess ♀
- Jessica Mervor. Human Cardinal ♀
Rumours
- Someone in the inn is trying to hit passersby with the contents of his chamber pot.
- The inn has a secret dungeon.
- The tavern sank into the ground a week ago.
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