Taverns
Locale
The Rinsing Bather
Wild birds are lining the rooftops.
Menu
- Bourbon Chicken. Chicken covered in a delicious glaze.
- Pasta Salad. Usually served as a side.
- Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.
Characters
- Mary Shadowmourne. Half-Elf Warlock ♀
- Cyntia Greene. Halfling Cotter ♀
- Brittany Reece. Halfling Barmaid ♀
Rumours
- An elf named Raven who came to town yesterday spent hundreds of years alone in the forest.
- There's an ancient red dragon at Timo's Chasm.
- There's a lighthouse on the coast said to be overrun with giant spiders.
The Jailing Fief
The sign is made of stone, and lies on the ground, propped up next to the door.
Menu
- Strawberries with Cream. Perfect summer indulgence.
- Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
- Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
Characters
- Salvatore Alhara. Elf Spice Merchant ♂
- Kalak Loch. Half-Elf Exorcist ♂
- Maz Ruin. Tiefling Shipwright ⚥
Rumours
- There is a chest full of weapons buried somewhere in town.
- The King is thinking about forgiving taxes this year.
- There is an ooze living in the local church.
The Adopting Pipe
Water runs continuously down the walls. No one knows where it comes from.
Menu
- Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.
- Elk Meat Sausage. A bit gamey.
- Red Wine. Why no spaghetti?
Characters
- Max Baggins. Halfling Warlock ⚥
- Celeste Brown. Gnome Herald ♀
- Tamsin Portman. Half-Elf Drag King ♀
Rumours
- Ice Crystals of the Butler was the site of a brutal battle. Ghosts are said to haunt it.
- The butcher is thought to be a zombie.
- If you go to Land of Everlasting Winter, you can be healed.
The Repairing Butler
You can't see the inside of the tavern because the windows are filthy.
Menu
- Elk Meat Sausage. A bit gamey.
- Flatbread Pizza. Sauce and fixings on a flatbread.
- Mal's Plate. a veggie offering.
Characters
- Quintus Winterheart. Dwarf Pauper ♂
- Ceri Harber. Human Elder ♀
- Sawyer Hawkwing. Human Minister ⚥
Rumours
- The local tavern owner is thinking about not serving dwarves any longer.
- A widow has been seen sneaking into the magistrate's home at night.
- A woman was seen flying at midnight last night.
The Hiding Queen
The beds are nearly empty and sag close to the ground.
Menu
- Sloppy Ugnar. Chopped meat in a bun.
- Raw Fish. The cook heard this was a delicacy.
- Dragon's Egg Omelette. The claim that this is made from real dragon eggs is highly suspect.
Characters
- Evonne Jayid. Tiefling Philosopher ♀
- Selena Ashfield. Elf Bodyguard ♀
- Sahin Hickory. Dwarf Bard ⚥
Rumours
- Bob's Castle was the site of a brutal battle. Ghosts are said to haunt it.
- The butcher uses humanoid meat.
- A town to the north was swallowed up by a sinkhole.
The Skinner And Fiddler
The bartender will juggle 5 knives for 1 gp.
Menu
- Creamy Chicken Soup. Soup made with a cream base.
- Pecan Pie. Like grandma used to make.
- Lamb Chops. Don't think about the cute little lamb when you eat these.
Characters
- Dmitri Cragfur. Half-Orc Singer ♂
- Jelen Anwen. Elf Doctor ♂
- Roan Potter. Half-Orc Ranger ♂
Rumours
- An adventuring party went to fight a dragon nearby but they never returned.
- A clan of orcs set up camp nearby.
- The woman who works at the inn is a medusa. That's why she always wears a hat.
Etienne Baggins's Inn
The tavern has a fighting pit out back.
Menu
- Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!
- Chicken Soup. When the place is out of noodles.
- Porridge. Hot mush for breakfast!
Characters
- Paddy Shadowcloak. Gnome Cleaner ♂
- Illian Faelyn. Human Villein ♂
- Hamad Zaki. Tiefling Thief ♂
Rumours
- A satyr has taken a room at the local inn.
- A new weapons store is going to open soon.
- The local adventurer's guild has vanished, building and all.
The Low Hyena
Drinks here are served in fine crafted mugs.
Menu
- Butternut Squash Soup. it's very, very orange.
- Veggie Stew. Stew with various vegetables.
- Porridge. Hot mush for breakfast!
Characters
- Ceri Rana. Human Street Artist ♀
- Reiko Hemlock. Half-Elf Sergeant ♀
- Dag Hogan. Human Bladesmith ♂
Rumours
- The magistrate has been bitten by a wererat.
- The armorer for the king has been turned into a horse by dark magic.
- Giants have been spotted prowling along the countryside.
The Lion And Maze
The bartender claims this tavern used to be carried upon a giants back.
Menu
- Kobold Tail. Delicious tangy meat of some sort. Hopefully not real kobold!
- Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.
- Chicken Soup. When the place is out of noodles.
Characters
- Haryk Sybil. Half-Orc Furniture Maker ♂
- Vivian Hickory. Halfling Stonecutter ♀
- Timo Enola. Half-Orc Illusionist ♀
Rumours
- There's going to be a jousting tourney soon.
- A ghostly castle can be seen nearby on nights with a full moon.
- The mayor is thinking about starting a town militia.
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