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Nadeera Duskfur's Tavern

Map of Nadeera Duskfur's Tavern

Someone started painting the deck out front but the job is only half complete.

Menu

  • Duck Egg Omelette. The chef stole the eggs himself. Ask him about it.
  • Egg Drop Soup. Go to a place where the cook doesn't just drop an egg in soup.
  • Egg Roll. Delicious food from another land.

Characters

  • Clementine Roderick. Tiefling Beggar ♀
  • Jen Shad. Half-Orc Almoner ♀
  • Frederick Tinkereye. Gnome Cleaner ♂

Rumours

  • It hasn't rained for weeks because someone angered the gods.
  • A local township may be preparing for war.
  • All of the cats in town have vanished overnight.

The Relying Chalice

Map of The Relying Chalice

This tavern has a few private eating rooms that can be rented.

Menu

  • Beggar's Pie. Cheap meat in a pie.
  • Creamy Mushroom Stew. A thick stew made with a secret spice.
  • Strawberries with Cream. Perfect summer indulgence.

Characters

  • Killian Travis. Dwarf Chef ♂
  • Luce Arrias. Half-Elf Naperer ♀
  • Sarab Huon. Half-Orc Scribe ⚥

Rumours

  • Graverobbers have been stealing expensive jewelry buried with the dead.
  • The townskeeper is considering hiring adventurers for protection.
  • A travelling salesman came last night looking to sell stolen goods.

The Cobbler And Fueller

Map of The Cobbler And Fueller

There are not stools, chairs, or tables in this tavern.

Menu

  • Miner's Pie. Chicken pot pie.
  • Worm Skewers. Please don't order this.
  • Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!

Characters

  • Jen Mervor. Human Fire Eater ♀
  • Sawyer Wazels. Elf Servant ⚥
  • Arianna Bozier. Half-Orc Surgeon ♀

Rumours

  • The mayor is going to outlaw adventurers.
  • A group of adventurers are in town, mourning a fallen comrade.
  • The brother down the road is said to have tieflings working there.

The Noisy Striker Taphouse

Map of The Noisy Striker Taphouse

There is a large polished silver hanging behind the bar.

Menu

  • Onion Soup. Dark broth with a lot of onion.
  • Creamy Mushroom Stew. A thick stew made with a secret spice.
  • Honey Glazed Ham. A thick slice of ham covered in a honey glaze.

Characters

  • Jon Wrynn. Elf Dealer ♂
  • Blake Hynes. Elf Bridle Maker ⚥
  • Linda Stormrage. Half-Orc Crofter ♀

Rumours

  • The town master's nose was split open in a fight.
  • The local tavern owner is thinking about not serving dwarves any longer.
  • If you touch a glowing rock at The Brown Menhir, you'll begin to age backward.

Simon Blackclaw's Taphouse

Map of Simon Blackclaw's Taphouse

This tavern floats a foot off of the ground.

Menu

  • Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.
  • Carrot Slaw. Carrots and some other stuff with slaw sauce. What is slaw sauce? No one knows!
  • Beef and Barley Soup. Beef broth with chunks of meat and veggies.

Characters

  • Mugheer Vonner. Human Chiropractor ♂
  • Lacy Portman. Human Veteran ♀
  • Doran Sybil. Half-Orc Pirate ⚥

Rumours

  • The innkeeper is a demon in disguise.
  • Elias's Lighthouse is a great place to find a wife or husband.
  • An old woman in town is said to have once loved a king.

Delia Bladefist's Inn

Map of Delia Bladefist's Inn

The sign above the door shows a sad looking man in a cage.

Menu

  • Cheese Plate. A bunch of cheeses for the table.
  • Pumpkin Soup. The pumpkin's rich flavour makes a great soup.
  • Water. For boring people.

Characters

  • Storm Shadowcloak. Gnome Nun ♀
  • Sawyer Korsk. Tiefling Doctor ⚥
  • Donovan Hume. Elf Gunsmith ♂

Rumours

  • Bandits were chased out of town by the militia.
  • The cook at the tavern will kill someone for the right price.
  • A woman was seen flying at midnight last night.

Beatrix Ellis's Inn

Map of Beatrix Ellis's Inn

The floor is sticky. Ew.

Menu

  • Chicken Tortilla Soup. Fried corn tortillas in a spicy soup.
  • Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.
  • Egg Roll. Delicious food from another land.

Characters

  • Eden Kastrix. Human Celebrity ♀
  • Renee Wright. Dwarf Monk ♀
  • Lorelei Larchwood. Gnome Weaver ♀

Rumours

  • A woman was seen flying at midnight last night.
  • The barkeep lost his eye in a war.
  • A new clothing store is going to open soon.

The Barnacle And Bowyer

Map of The Barnacle And Bowyer

The bartender is a clockwork construct.

Menu

  • Potato Leek Soup. Creamy soup that's filling.
  • Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
  • Meat Pie. Shredded beef in a pie crust.

Characters

  • Reiko Hillard. Dwarf Spy ♀
  • Eldar Black. Elf Exorcist ♂
  • Klaudia Grail. Halfling Paladin ♀

Rumours

  • All of the cats in town have vanished overnight.
  • Pixies live in the woods here. It's said they'll grant a wish to anyone who finds them.
  • The trees in the nearby woods have been moving around.

The Whispering Cantor

Map of The Whispering Cantor

The door seems to open from the bottom up.

Menu

  • Bean Salad. Some beans. There's white beans, and red ones, and, um these dark ones.
  • BLT Roc Egg. Bacon, lettuce and tomato served in between a sliced hard boiled Roc egg.
  • Frozen Berries. These are good.

Characters

  • Safia Silverleaf. Half-Elf Bard ♀
  • Brian Lucas. Dwarf Fighter ♂
  • Munir Reddy. Human Barbarian ♂

Rumours

  • The drinks in the tavern are watered down.
  • The Inn owner's daughter has run away.
  • One of the cows at a nearby farm laid an egg.

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