Taverns
Locale
The Bowyer And Mistress
Your skin itches looking at the room accomodations.
Menu
- Blackened Cod. Freshly caught, freshly burnt.
- Sausage Pizza. Sausage and sauce on dough, baked.
- Lamb Chops. Don't think about the cute little lamb when you eat these.
Characters
- Cora Northrend. Tiefling Physician ♀
- Finley Zaros. Elf Cutpurse ⚥
- Mona Knight. Half-Orc Man At Arms ♀
Rumours
- A coven of witches have moved into the inn.
- The king was assassinated by lizard folk.
- There is war brewing to the east.
Hana Banes's Taphouse
This tavern rocks back and forth, as though it's on a boat. It is not.
Menu
- Chicken Soup. When the place is out of noodles.
- Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!
- Cockatrice Wings. Fried in oil.
Characters
- Simon Blackfist. Dwarf Courtier ♂
- Vidar Scott. Half-Elf Flautist ♂
- Sadie Blaze. Tiefling Urchin ♀
Rumours
- The local adventurer's guild has vanished, building and all.
- One man in town claims he can control insects.
- The magistrate is going to arrest beggars.
The Sable And Bowyer
The bartender here likes to invent new drinks.
Menu
- Mutton. Meat? We think.
- Halfling Hash. Hashed spuds with extra butter. Served in a bowl the perfect size for any Halfling.
- Hogs in Blankets. Mini sausages wrapped up in dough and baked.
Characters
- Maddie Bradley. Gnome Guard ♀
- Rose Broadbent. Half-Orc Madame ♀
- Sophie Sams. Tiefling Baroness ♀
Rumours
- It's said that the magistrate's wife is actually well over 200 years old.
- A cat keeps screeching late at night, but no one has ever seen it.
- One of the cows at a nearby farm laid an egg.
The Chaplain And Stork
This is half a tavern, and half a library.
Menu
- Spinach Salad. Iron helps us play.
- Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.
- Baked Eggplant. It's a vegetable, not an egg! I know eggs aren't even purple!
Characters
- Winona Mattell. Halfling Lecturer ♀
- Quentin Poots. Dwarf Squire ♂
- Katarina Orsan. Dwarf Veterinarian ♀
Rumours
- A carriage with no horse and no rider rolled through town last night.
- The Queen has a number of male companions that the king knows nothing about.
- There's a mirror in one room at the inn which is actually a doorway to another world.
The Trifling Pantler
The windows have iron bars over them.
Menu
- Sharp Cheese. Perfect pairing with the wine.
- Mashed Cauliflower. I mean, I don't know who would order this. An elf probably.
- Red Wine. Why no spaghetti?
Characters
- Trixie Dresdain. Human Bard ♀
- Josua Joybrook. Gnome Astronomer ♂
- Fiana Faelyn. Human Chandler ♀
Rumours
- A town to the north was swallowed up by a sinkhole.
- One little boy in town was carved from wood and brought to life through magic.
- There are three mice in the inn that walk on their hind legs.
The Praising Costermonger
There's a sign on the wall that says 'no thaumaturgy'.
Menu
- Marriage Soup. Greens and meat married in a soup.
- Fried Cockatrice. Delicious and bad for you.
- Corn Fritter. Corn battered and fried.
Characters
- Lacey Davis. Half-Orc Furniture Maker ♀
- Guthrum Mervor. Elf Gardener ♂
- Henry Mowbry. Half-Elf Noble ♂
Rumours
- The local innkeep trades illegal goods from his cellar.
- An old crone promised that a wave was going to come soon and wash away the sinners.
- It hasn't rained for weeks because someone angered the gods.
The Dealing Farrier
A dog serves food at this tavern, by way of a tray strapped to its back.
Menu
- Fruit Blend. Banana, apple, pineapple, and cherries mixed together.
- Chef Salad. Lettuce, some meat, some... what is that thing? It's good, whatever it is!
- Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.
Characters
- Olivier Roderick. Gnome Scout ⚥
- Marina Pegg. Half-Elf Bard ♀
- Canton Ashes. Tiefling Watchman ♂
Rumours
- The local tavern is going out of business.
- A tiefling has been seen praying around town.
- A wyvern has been spotted in the area.
The Vapid Manticore Tavern
The sign is made of stone, and lies on the ground, propped up next to the door.
Menu
- Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.
- Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!
- Pepper Topped Flatbread. The red peppers on the flatbread are roasted.
Characters
- Rolf Zaki. Half-Orc Gambler ♂
- Linda Monroe. Tiefling Astronomer ♀
- Barty Gleeson. Halfling First Mate ♂
Rumours
- A giant ape is said to live near Forge of Tartarus.
- The local gang has a new leader.
- The King is thinking about forgiving taxes this year.
The Calming Mistress
You must crawl through a two foot tall door to enter this tavern.
Menu
- Gnoll Peanut Soup. When gnolls aren't eating people, they make this.
- Borscht. No one knows what this stuff is.
- White Wine. A classic.
Characters
- Blake Timber. Gnome Charioteer ⚥
- Leif Miller. Tiefling Sage ♂
- Alaya Selentia. Dwarf Outlander ♀
Rumours
- One man in town claims he can control insects.
- A tiefling has been seen praying around town.
- A writer is interviewing local people for some book.
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