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The Representing Stone

Map of The Representing Stone

The signature drink here is called the Wailing Wight.

Menu

  • Puff Pastry. Good for breakfast or desert!
  • Cheese Pie. It's melty cheese. CHEEEEEESE!
  • Porridge. Hot mush for breakfast!

Characters

  • Sumesh Anwen. Dwarf Dancer ⚥
  • Sylvia Duval. Gnome Mercer ♀
  • Luthor Payne. Elf Museum Curator ♂

Rumours

  • A carriage with no horse and no rider rolled through town last night.
  • Someone is making a flesh golem nearby.
  • Someone in the inn is trying to hit passersby with the contents of his chamber pot.

The Poor Snake Inn

Map of The Poor Snake Inn

Magical light floats above the patrons heads here.

Menu

  • Ham and Sausage Stuffing. A big serving of baked ham on top of a moun of sausage stuffing.
  • Roasted Lizard. A little lizard roasted on a spit.
  • Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.

Characters

  • Pete Hickory. Dwarf Sailor ♂
  • Sahin Nighy. Gnome Urchin ⚥
  • Karth Hamlin. Elf Hersir ♂

Rumours

  • Last week it rained frogs.
  • Drow have been coming into town at night and stealing things.
  • A stranger came to town, they have feet that look like bird talons.

The Diver And Carbuncle

Map of The Diver And Carbuncle

There's an underground pond underneath this tavern. The owner allows patrons to swim.

Menu

  • Beef and Pears. Meat and fruit together? Who would have thought?
  • Nachos. Chips with cheese and other stuff on em.
  • Rye Bread. You can ask for it toasted.

Characters

  • Stewert Alma. Human Street Artist ♂
  • Taylor Winterheart. Gnome Witchdoctor ⚥
  • Manuel Lighthands. Halfling Sage ♂

Rumours

  • A nearby farm has a miniature horse.
  • The missing kids in town the last few months are the work of a group of gnolls.
  • was killed by an evil wizard.

The Drafty Shrimper Taphouse

Map of The Drafty Shrimper Taphouse

No candles or torches are lit in this tavern at night.

Menu

  • Sausage and Mustard. Served on a split roll.
  • One pan Minotaur Steak. A massive steak cooked with potatoes.
  • Bread Soup. Hope you like bread!

Characters

  • Josh Bladefist. Tiefling Juggler ♂
  • Talwyn Weatherby. Half-Orc Barbarian ♀
  • Vivien Honeyfur. Half-Orc Hofmeister ♀

Rumours

  • A young red dragon is living in the forest nearby.
  • The town elder is thought to be a dragon in disguise.
  • Walking skeletons have been spotted at night.

The Tyne And Queen

Map of The Tyne And Queen

The sign is made of stone, and lies on the ground, propped up next to the door.

Menu

  • Mashed Cauliflower. I mean, I don't know who would order this. An elf probably.
  • Cockatrice Soup. Tastes like evil chicken.
  • Red Wine. Regional specialty.

Characters

  • Sebastian Dalton. Human Poacher ♂
  • Ricon Knight. Tiefling Tax Collector ♂
  • Charlie Knight. Halfling Sorcerer ⚥

Rumours

  • An elf named Raven who came to town yesterday spent hundreds of years alone in the forest.
  • Trolls inhabit the nearby mountain range.
  • The town master's nose was split open in a fight.

Hart Mudclaw's Inn

Map of Hart Mudclaw's Inn

Meals here are served on fine china.

Menu

  • Black Pudding. It's better if you don't ask.
  • Baked Cockatrice. Delicious and nutritious
  • Sausage and Mustard. Served on a split roll.

Characters

  • Rowan Pierce. Gnome Shipwright ⚥
  • Parker Deverin. Elf Innkeeper ⚥
  • Olivier Whitestorm. Half-Orc Skomorokh ⚥

Rumours

  • A strange clockwork machine has been seen in town at night.
  • A murderer has escaped from the town jail.
  • The magistrate is going to arrest beggars.

The Immaculate Butte

Map of The Immaculate Butte

There are ghostly moans and wails coming from the basement of this tavern.

Menu

  • One pan Minotaur Steak. A massive steak cooked with potatoes.
  • Borscht. No one knows what this stuff is.
  • Chicken Tortilla Soup. Fried corn tortillas in a spicy soup.

Characters

  • Charlotte Miller. Half-Elf Bosun ♀
  • Amelia Pierre-Dupois. Elf Juggler ♀
  • Dag Winterheart. Human Sorcerer ♂

Rumours

  • The constable had to flee town after killing a man.
  • A local township may be preparing for war.
  • Nikolas's Oasis was the site of a brutal battle. Ghosts are said to haunt it.

Moe Mattell's Tavern

Map of Moe Mattell's Tavern

There is a large polished silver hanging behind the bar.

Menu

  • Bangers and Mash. Sausages and mashed potatoes.
  • Sphinx Brisket. Beef and pork cooked together.
  • Tentacle Stew. It's delicious if you close your eyes.

Characters

  • Katja AnaanShan. Tiefling Druid ♀
  • Max Hamid. Elf Herald ⚥
  • Titus Erwin. Half-Elf Fletcher ♂

Rumours

  • One woman in town claims she is having a love affair with a minotaur.
  • The ale from the tavern is brewed by gnomes.
  • If you want to speak to a god, you should travel to Harbour of the Farrier.

The Hunter And Diver

Map of The Hunter And Diver

The ceiling to this tavern is only five feet high.

Menu

  • Kobold's Delight. You should probably order something else.
  • Lamb Shanks. Who shanked those poor lambs?
  • Cheese Plate. A bunch of cheeses for the table.

Characters

  • Charlotte Fae. Half-Orc Bodyguard ♀
  • Jago Adir. Half-Orc Hatter ♂
  • Yasmeen Banes. Human Governess ♀

Rumours

  • Honey made from the nearby beekeepers is blue.
  • A nearby town wants to join forces and overthrow the King.
  • The innkeeper is refusing to rent rooms to tieflings.

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