Taverns
Locale
Jade Adir's Taphouse
The chairs are padded and musty.
Menu
- Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!
- Pot Roast. Hearty and filling.
- Bean Salad. Some beans. There's white beans, and red ones, and, um these dark ones.
Characters
- Bundringo Asis. Dwarf Herbalist ⚥
- Henry Oak. Gnome Acater ♂
- Henry Rana. Gnome Hersir ♂
Rumours
- The armorer for the king has been turned into a horse by dark magic.
- Drow have been coming into town at night and stealing things.
- A travelling potion salesman is staying at the inn for a few weeks.
The Paunchy Boa
Thick bands of wood frame the outside walls. They are painted a unique teal colour.
Menu
- Fried Quail Egg. A delicate egg fried in a pan. Served with bacon.
- Fried Potato Crisps. Like mom used to make.
- Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
Characters
- Brenda Greene. Tiefling Herald ♀
- Madoc Roderick. Half-Orc Crofter ♂
- Bernie Cruise. Tiefling Thief ⚥
Rumours
- Three wizards live at The Thousand Span Tree.
- Winter is going to be exceptionally rough this year.
- Purple worms are heading straight for the town.
The Humongous Peg Legorc
An aroma of sulfur and rot emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Baked Eggplant. It's a vegetable, not an egg! I know eggs aren't even purple!
- Hogs in Blankets. Mini sausages wrapped up in dough and baked.
- Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!
Characters
- Laurel Karim. Tiefling Acolyte ♀
- Illian Arrias. Elf Translator ♂
- Tarc Moonvalley. Elf Scientist ♂
Rumours
- A lord's son has run away to join a group of adventurers.
- Someone in the inn is trying to hit passersby with the contents of his chamber pot.
- A large elephant was recently hunted in the woods.
The Worst Knacker
You can win a free drink if you beat the bartender in an arm wrestling match.
Menu
- Fried Cockatrice. Delicious and bad for you.
- Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.
- Pumpkin Soup. The pumpkin's rich flavour makes a great soup.
Characters
- Jody Emberfoot. Half-Orc Cook ♀
- Morwen Weston. Half-Elf Dutchess ♀
- Lara Rana. Dwarf Bartender ♀
Rumours
- There's a mirror in one room at the inn which is actually a doorway to another world.
- Someone swears they saw a teenage boy flying above the town.
- There seem to be more rats about.
The Droning Moat Tavern
There's a large dance floor here, and a band playing at all hours.
Menu
- Cockatrice Soup. Tastes like evil chicken.
- Carrot Slaw. Carrots and some other stuff with slaw sauce. What is slaw sauce? No one knows!
- Mutton. Meat? We think.
Characters
- Lia Sebastian. Dwarf Exterminator ♀
- Maz Gellar. Elf Witch ⚥
- Luthor Erwin. Half-Elf Diplomat ♂
Rumours
- A lord's son has run away to join a group of adventurers.
- There's a cursed sword in the armory.
- There is an ooze living in the local church.
The Mugging Favor
A small bridge over a creek leads to the front door.
Menu
- Golden Potatoes. Small round yellow potatoes roasted and topped with melted butter.
- Roasted Lizard. A little lizard roasted on a spit.
- Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.
Characters
- Quentin Scott. Gnome Admiral ♂
- Lucia Whisperwind. Half-Elf Chaplain ♀
- Aptal Roderick. Tiefling Sorcerer ♂
Rumours
- There's a weird law on the town books that no one may eat between midnight and dawn.
- The townmaster is looking for adventurers for some quest.
- The local cemetery has had various bodies dug up over the last few months.
The Whimsical Belfry
There are ghostly moans and wails coming from the basement of this tavern.
Menu
- Smoked Sausage. Extra smoke is extra great.
- Rock Stew. It's not actually rocks ...
- Navy Bean and Ham Soup. Classic soup, easy to make.
Characters
- Olivier Roberts. Tiefling Chef ⚥
- Frederick Potter. Gnome Merchant ♂
- Rodney Ashfield. Human Drag Queen ♂
Rumours
- An old crone promised that a wave was going to come soon and wash away the sinners.
- A knight came to town last week riding a sphinx.
- The barkeep likes to get in fights.
Elias Zantus's Inn
There's a five foot tall statue of a dragon carved out of stone just outside the door.
Menu
- Bacon Lettuce and Tomato sandwich. A BLT. Duh.
- Fried Cockatrice. Delicious and bad for you.
- Egg Drop Soup. Go to a place where the cook doesn't just drop an egg in soup.
Characters
- Rebecca Schmidt. Human Tax Collector ♀
- Theodora Todd. Tiefling Gameskeeper ♀
- Ria Hume. Half-Elf Loan Shark ♀
Rumours
- The local innkeep trades illegal goods from his cellar.
- A brother and sister are said to be able to speak to one another in their heads.
- A genie lives in a cabin in the woods.
The Arbitrating Butler
It's uncomfortably warm inside.
Menu
- Pork chop. Babe? Babe!
- Fried Catfish. Caught right over there, fried right here!
- Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.
Characters
- Jessica Harber. Half-Orc Blacksmith ♀
- Donovan Ironstrike. Dwarf Auditor ♂
- Mace Barrow. Tiefling Tattooist ♂
Rumours
- The royal children are bratty and The King is looking to ship them off to other lands.
- The trees here are alive.
- An old wizard came to town claiming he had a magic book that can make stories become true.
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