Taverns
Locale
The Lucky Hydrus
The floor is made of stone.
Menu
- Butter Pease. Buttery and good for you, other than the butter.
- Kobold Tail. Delicious tangy meat of some sort. Hopefully not real kobold!
- Milk. There is parsley on top.
Characters
- Mugheer Hawkwing. Human Jeweler ♂
- Sumesh Enola. Half-Orc Museum Curator ⚥
- Celeste Roderick. Dwarf Cleric ♀
Rumours
- The barkeep lost his eye in a war.
- The local tavern is going out of business.
- Two orcs fought for dominance at Tree of the Plate.
River Moonclaw's Tavern
No one may talk in this tavern.
Menu
- Chef Salad. Lettuce, some meat, some... what is that thing? It's good, whatever it is!
- Collard Greens. Iron helps us play.
- Halfling Pretzels. Pretzels, but tiny.
Characters
- Avery Cunningham. Elf Alchemist ⚥
- Makayla Loch. Halfling Fence ♀
- Natalie Winter. Half-Orc Pawn Shop Owner ♀
Rumours
- A widow has been seen sneaking into the magistrate's home at night.
- Someone looted a tomb nearby.
- All of the cats in town have vanished overnight.
The Beaver And Playwright
This is half a tavern, and half a library.
Menu
- Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
- Crow's Dinner. A mix of nuts, sweets, and hard bread.
- Fried Trout. Sometimes the locals eat this off a stick.
Characters
- Selene Mehmed. Elf Nurse ♀
- Sahin Belet. Gnome Brasier ⚥
- Eric Spring. Human Pirate ♂
Rumours
- If you want to see a giant dog, you need only go to The Gold Stump.
- There is war brewing to the east.
- An alleycat was seen playing the lute.
The Builder And Tapet
The bartender is a clockwork construct.
Menu
- Oatmeal. The steel cut oats retain maximum flavour potential.
- Mushroom Meat Skewer. Savoury steak and mushrooms, stabbed by a stick.
- Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.
Characters
- Sisco Ferrier. Human Quartermaster ⚥
- Dolan Ali. Elf Museum Curator ♂
- Finley Shadowmourne. Gnome Debt Collector ⚥
Rumours
- The cook at the tavern will kill someone for the right price.
- The local adventurer's guild has vanished, building and all.
- The mayor is considering banning carriages from town. The streets are too narrow.
The Answering Fiddler
The signature drink here is called the Wailing Wight.
Menu
- Baked Cockatrice. Delicious and nutritious
- Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!
- Beggar's Pie. Cheap meat in a pie.
Characters
- Aubrey Enola. Gnome Sculptor ♀
- Jody Quietfoot. Gnome Diplomat ♀
- Yazid Kensley. Halfling Teacher ♀
Rumours
- There's a vein of gold nearby.
- The local gang has a new leader.
- A door to the underworld is hidden in town.
Andrew Venomfang's Tavern
There's an underground pond underneath this tavern. The owner allows patrons to swim.
Menu
- Chicken Tortilla Soup. Fried corn tortillas in a spicy soup.
- Dill Yogurt Dip. Served with raw veggies for dipping.
- Mashed Cauliflower. I mean, I don't know who would order this. An elf probably.
Characters
- Joey Rana. Dwarf Notary ♂
- Sahin Blackhammer. Dwarf Notary ⚥
- Hayden Carter. Human Burglar ♂
Rumours
- A ghostly castle can be seen nearby on nights with a full moon.
- The armorer for the king has been turned into a horse by dark magic.
- The constable had to flee town after killing a man.
The Royal Bull
The skull of a wolf hangs over the bar.
Menu
- Baked Cockatrice. Delicious and nutritious
- Potato Skins. Cheese and bacon baked in potato skins.
- Carrot Cake. Great choice for dessert!
Characters
- Femlin Mervor. Half-Orc Hatter ♂
- Liberty Stormrage. Elf Missionary ♀
- Riley Anwen. Halfling Exile ⚥
Rumours
- The towns dogs have seemingly formed a gang.
- The water in the nearby lake can heal you.
- The mayor is going to outlaw adventurers.
The Inputing Watersellar
Magic users are banned from this tavern.
Menu
- Mutton Shank. The mutton is particularly good.
- Bean Salad. Some beans. There's white beans, and red ones, and, um these dark ones.
- Corn Fritter. Corn battered and fried.
Characters
- Sumesh Hogan. Halfling Bailiff ⚥
- Katja Sams. Tiefling Gunsmith ♀
- Jedrek Potter. Half-Elf Road Master ♂
Rumours
- The townmaster is looking for adventurers for some quest.
- It's going to snow.
- The magistrate is thinking about arresting the townmaster.
The Devising Pot
A beggar sits outside the door.
Menu
- Cherry Bread. Sweet cake like bread with candied cherries throughout.
- Collard Greens. Iron helps us play.
- Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.
Characters
- Kharda Gale. Half-Orc Archaeologist ♀
- Helen Weston. Halfling Butcher ♀
- Doran Bluepetal. Elf Watchman ⚥
Rumours
- An adventuring party went to fight a dragon nearby but they never returned.
- An army from a far away land is marching. They're expected to reach the town within a fortnight.
- The mayor is said to be a skin changer.
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