Taverns
Locale
The Shocking Plate
There is a jousting tourney held once a month out back.
Menu
- Brownbuds. Elves eat this. Some sort of radish, baked.
- Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!
- Pecan Pie. Like grandma used to make.
Characters
- Amira Clarke. Human Exile ♀
- Haryk Crewe. Halfling Tutor ♂
- Max Dunstan. Elf Wizard ⚥
Rumours
- Supposedly there's a treasure map hidden underneath the tavern.
- A murderer has escaped from the town jail.
- Someone found a note written in a strange language and signed Malfurian.
Sylvia Arrias's Taphouse
Drinks here are served in crystal-clear wine glasses.
Menu
- Corned Beef and Cabbage. A traditional plate of a traditional dish.
- Dumplings. Served in chicken broth.
- Cheese Omelette. The cheese is perfectly gooey.
Characters
- Taylor Gaelen. Gnome Florist ⚥
- Carly Altharia. Halfling Nun ♀
- Sawyer Pierce. Dwarf Jeweler ⚥
Rumours
- A young girl is said to have powers that help her fight monsters.
- The King is rumored to have died, but the people have not been told.
- An undead adventurer saved a princess.
The Tattered Kettle
This tavern appears to be snoring.
Menu
- Borscht. No one knows what this stuff is.
- Antipasto Platter. Meat and cheese and stuff.
- Lizard Gruel. Yup. Just what it sounds like.
Characters
- Jago Silvermoon. Half-Elf Astronomer ♂
- Laura Wolfbrother. Dwarf Pauper ♀
- Josh Alard. Gnome Druid ♂
Rumours
- An army from a far away land is marching. They're expected to reach the town within a fortnight.
- The water in the nearby lake can heal you.
- There are mushrooms which grow at The Royal Airship that control your mind.
The Jolly Carter
Magic users are banned from this tavern.
Menu
- Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.
- Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.
- Adventurer's Stew. A hearty stew served in a bread bowl.
Characters
- Sarab Ellis. Half-Elf Armorer ⚥
- Sisco Hamid. Half-Orc Wine Maker ⚥
- Reynald Lord. Dwarf Baker ♂
Rumours
- The cook at the tavern will kill someone for the right price.
- A town to the north was swallowed up by a sinkhole.
- A knight came to town last week riding a sphinx.
The Belonging Butte
A dog serves food at this tavern, by way of a tray strapped to its back.
Menu
- Pine Nuts Salad. The nuts are quite rare in these parts.
- Mal's Plate. a veggie offering.
- Egg Drop Soup. Go to a place where the cook doesn't just drop an egg in soup.
Characters
- Nev Autumn. Human Shaman ♂
- Blake Frost. Tiefling Jailer ⚥
- Jakob Potter. Elf Gunsmith ♂
Rumours
- The water in the nearby lake can poison you.
- was killed by wolves.
- There is war brewing to the east.
The Ornate Quarrel Inn
The tavern has a secret dungeon in the basement.
Menu
- Duck Egg Omelette. The chef stole the eggs himself. Ask him about it.
- Chicken Noodle Soup. Roasted chicken and noodles in a chicken broth.
- Mal's Plate. a veggie offering.
Characters
- Preston Dalton. Human Vintner ♂
- Isabelle Stonesworn. Human Bailiff ♀
- Bashara Weatherby. Elf Wagoner ♀
Rumours
- Last month it rained fish.
- Some of the beggars in town are only pretending to be poor.
- It's said that bodies taken to Temple of the Tribute may return to life.
The Mewling Beadle
The chairs are padded and musty.
Menu
- Fried Apples. Absolutely the best way to eat apples.
- Worm Skewers. Please don't order this.
- Owlbear Ribs. These are some big ribs.
Characters
- Doran Wilton. Dwarf Seer ⚥
- Badaar Watson. Dwarf Mercer ♂
- Sarab Hume. Elf General ⚥
Rumours
- A travelling potion salesman is staying at the inn for a few weeks.
- The woman who works at the inn is a medusa. That's why she always wears a hat.
- The local tavern says their steak is beef, but it's not.
Weston Gale's Inn
The local militia keeps a room reserved in the back of this tavern.
Menu
- Cheese Plate. A bunch of cheeses for the table.
- Fried Cockatrice. Delicious and bad for you.
- Blackened Veggies. A mix of veggies on a skewer and cooked over and open flame.
Characters
- Finley Knight. Gnome Guard ⚥
- Timo Alard. Elf Bailiff ♀
- Natalia Wilbur. Dwarf Bosun ♀
Rumours
- There's a cursed sword in the armory.
- The new tavern has a beholder brewing ale in the basement.
- One little boy in town was carved from wood and brought to life through magic.
The Pastel Donjon
There is a big hole in the roof.
Menu
- Hot Coffee. Warm you up and give you a kick in the pants.
- Blackened Veggies. A mix of veggies on a skewer and cooked over and open flame.
- Duck Egg Omelette. The chef stole the eggs himself. Ask him about it.
Characters
- Sarab Blackfist. Dwarf Astrologer ⚥
- Asa White. Tiefling Singer ♂
- Doran Wolfbrother. Half-Elf Tutor ⚥
Rumours
- The lake nearby vanished five days ago.
- The Inn owner's daughter has run away.
- The constable was in a drunken fight.
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