Taverns
Locale
The Indigo Half Taphouse
There is a strange inscription above the door.
Menu
- Pine Nuts Salad. The nuts are quite rare in these parts.
- Battered Toast. A breakfast specialty, bread battered in egg and fried.
- Cold Cut Sandwich. Cold meat between bread.
Characters
- Lana Ironfist. Half-Orc Judge ♀
- Taylor Brocksby. Half-Elf Weaver ⚥
- Kallum Reece. Dwarf Archaeologist ♂
Rumours
- The baker is rumored to be cutting his flour with a powdered cleaning solution to save money.
- The local general goods shop was burned down. Something it was arson.
- A nearby farm is haunted.
The Assuring Gorget
The signature dish here is called Harpies Stew
Menu
- Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
- Halfling Soup. I think there's freaking acorns in this.
- One pan Minotaur Steak. A massive steak cooked with potatoes.
Characters
- Devlan Bradley. Human Gameskeeper ♂
- Maz Massa. Human Chef ⚥
- Carly Kastrix. Half-Orc Executioner ♀
Rumours
- A town to the north was swallowed up by a sinkhole.
- A large lizard was seen nearby.
- The Inn owner's daughter has run away.
Marina Desolation's Tavern
Meals here are served on fine china.
Menu
- Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
- Worm Skewers. Please don't order this.
- Maple Brown Sugar Pecans. Snack while you drink.
Characters
- Avery Shad. Halfling Entertainer ♀
- Max Lucas. Tiefling Scout ⚥
- Liliana Pierce. Human Translator ♀
Rumours
- The ale from the tavern is brewed by gnomes.
- The local cemetery has had various bodies dug up over the last few months.
- Orcs carried off several townsfolk.
Candice Brocksby's Taphouse
The name of this tavern changes every day.
Menu
- Creamy Mushroom Stew. A thick stew made with a secret spice.
- Hush Puppies. Battered and breaded.
- Mom's Meatloaf. Who's mom though?
Characters
- Nikolas Terryn. Human Tutor ♂
- Martha Masak. Elf Auditor ♀
- Kasandra Baznak. Dwarf Guard ♀
Rumours
- A travelling salesman came last night looking to sell stolen goods.
- The missing kids in town the last few months are the work of a group of gnolls.
- There's a lighthouse on the coast said to be overrun with giant spiders.
The Extroverted Dancer Inn
There's an underground pond underneath this tavern. The owner allows patrons to swim.
Menu
- Roast Goblin. Greenish slightly spoiled meat charred to a crisp. No goblins were harmed in the making of this dish.
- Bread Soup. Hope you like bread!
- Butternut Squash Soup. it's very, very orange.
Characters
- Dub Quaresh. Dwarf Pawn Shop Owner ♂
- Raven Hale. Halfling Ranger ♀
- Marilyn Wilbur. Dwarf Street Performer ♀
Rumours
- The prince's betrothal was not blessed by the king.
- Two kids went missing last week. This morning, they showed up in the middle of town, five years older.
- A nearby cavern houses a long dead Lich's lair.
The Strengthening Shout
This tavern is situated in the middle of a large lake. There's a ferry to the door for 3 cp.
Menu
- Ale Cheese Soup. Cheese and Ale together? IN A SOUP!?
- Baked Eggplant. It's a vegetable, not an egg! I know eggs aren't even purple!
- Bang bang Cockatrice Bites. A delicious cockatrice meat treat.
Characters
- Lawson Wood. Halfling Taxidermist ♂
- Bernie Roberts. Gnome Goldsmith ⚥
- Kali Scott. Tiefling Artisan ♀
Rumours
- A nearby farm is haunted.
- A masked man has been seen in town. He broke up a robbery.
- There was a bar fight in the tavern last night.
The Dapper Tyne
This tavern specializes in bread. It smells amazing.
Menu
- Flame Roasted Pepper. A red pepper roasted over, duh, flame.
- Cockatrice Wings. Fried in oil.
- Adventurer's Meal. Big piece of meat, meet two slices of bread. Take it on the go!
Characters
- Lysander Roderick. Dwarf Singer ♂
- Maz Payne. Gnome Host ⚥
- Cloee Pierce. Half-Elf Debt Collector ♀
Rumours
- One man claims dragons don't, and never have, existed.
- A dwarf named Ragnar is looking for his family.
- The woman who works at the inn is a medusa. That's why she always wears a hat.
The Hooking Dove
Drinks are magically sent to your table after ordering.
Menu
- Fried Trout. Sometimes the locals eat this off a stick.
- Cream of Glowing Mushroom Soup. You know how mushrooms glow in dungeons? It's that, but you can eat it.
- Antipasto Platter. Meat and cheese and stuff.
Characters
- Shangela Summer. Dwarf Hired Muscle ♀
- Mugheer Scott. Human Alchemist ♂
- Rowan Mervor. Tiefling Outlander ⚥
Rumours
- The trees in the nearby woods have been moving around.
- The mayor is cheating on his wife.
- There is a chest full of weapons buried somewhere in town.
The Gnarly Chandler
The bartender has a pet monkey. Mr. Jingles more or less helps with things.
Menu
- Roast Beef. It's a bit overcooked.
- Noodles and Sauce. Noodles in meat sauce.
- Giant Spider Legs. Giants eat them, why not us? Cooked over flame.
Characters
- Emil Unbroken. Half-Orc Prisoner ♂
- Riley Mervor. Half-Elf Biologist ⚥
- Sawyer Hamlin. Elf Scribe ⚥
Rumours
- A man in town is a traveller looking to fight the strongest man in each town.
- A new church is being built in town.
- The towns dogs have seemingly formed a gang.
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