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Nelson Ghani's Inn

Map of Nelson Ghani's Inn

There's a five foot tall statue of a dragon carved out of stone just outside the door.

Menu

  • Corned Beef and Cabbage. A traditional plate of a traditional dish.
  • Baked Pheasant. The fanciest of birds.
  • Beggar's Pie. Cheap meat in a pie.

Characters

  • Penelope Kaye. Elf Apothecary ♀
  • Gowen Fitzgerald. Tiefling Spice Merchant ♂
  • Stuart Turner. Half-Orc Scullion ♂

Rumours

  • The nearby big city is starting to construct new walls.
  • There's a weird law on the town books that no one may eat between midnight and dawn.
  • It's going to snow.

The Cheering Nun

Map of The Cheering Nun

The beds are full and luxurious.

Menu

  • Garlic Bread. Bread that's garlicy.
  • Baked Eggplant. It's a vegetable, not an egg! I know eggs aren't even purple!
  • Big Enough to Share Soup. A big ol' bowl of soup.

Characters

  • Oliver Winterheart. Elf Steward ♂
  • Lachlan Ward. Tiefling Pauper ♂
  • Durante Fae. Half-Elf Road Master ♂

Rumours

  • There's a lighthouse on the coast said to be overrun with giant spiders.
  • The Inn owner's daughter has run away.
  • The armorer for the king has been turned into a horse by dark magic.

The Applauding Nun

Map of The Applauding Nun

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

Menu

  • Frozen Apple Slices. It's an apple, but frozen.
  • Roast Goblin. Greenish slightly spoiled meat charred to a crisp. No goblins were harmed in the making of this dish.
  • Challah. A classic bread. Makes great French Toast.

Characters

  • Petra Marshall. Half-Elf Ranger ♀
  • Mercy Reece. Half-Elf Bouncer ♀
  • River Oak. Half-Elf Accountant ⚥

Rumours

  • A dragon was killed at Sawyer's Tree.
  • A great vampire lord is attempting to merge his world with ours.
  • A satyr has taken a room at the local inn.

The Luxurious Belt

Map of The Luxurious Belt

No weapons are allowed in here.

Menu

  • Pasta Salad. Usually served as a side.
  • Cherry Bread. Sweet cake like bread with candied cherries throughout.
  • Fried Cockatrice. Delicious and bad for you.

Characters

  • Gawen Enola. Half-Elf Wine Maker ♂
  • Aptal Carter. Halfling Steward ♂
  • Mack Arrias. Elf Business Owner ♂

Rumours

  • A carriage with no horse and no rider rolled through town last night.
  • A cow was born nearby with two heads.
  • A storm made of magical means is on its way.

The Measly Chandler

Map of The Measly Chandler

The horn from some large animal is hung on the wall.

Menu

  • Lizard Gruel. Yup. Just what it sounds like.
  • BLT Roc Egg. Bacon, lettuce and tomato served in between a sliced hard boiled Roc egg.
  • Beef Cheeks in Red Wine. We're not telling you which cheeks.

Characters

  • Euphy Todd. Half-Elf Brewer ♀
  • Don Loudbelly. Half-Orc Ranger ♂
  • Gareth Bowes. Half-Elf Priest ♂

Rumours

  • The mayor is considering banning carriages from town. The streets are too narrow.
  • The local magistrate is about to raise taxes.
  • A druid named Malfurian is willing to pay well for mistletoe.

The Acolyte And Bishop

Map of The Acolyte And Bishop

The bartender has a pet monkey. Mr. Jingles more or less helps with things.

Menu

  • Pickled Beans. Great crunch and acidity.
  • Burst Onion with Fire Mage Sauce. Deep fried onion. The sauce is SPICY
  • Baked Eggplant. It's a vegetable, not an egg! I know eggs aren't even purple!

Characters

  • Edmond Monroe. Half-Orc Skomorokh ♂
  • Walter Jayid. Human Acolyte ♂
  • Raven Goldbreeze. Half-Elf Bard ♀

Rumours

  • A wyvern has been spotted in the area.
  • An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a new type of ranged weapon which fires iron balls.
  • A man named Cyrus killed another man's wife and children.

The Dosser And Labyrinth

Map of The Dosser And Labyrinth

The sign above the door is brand new.

Menu

  • Sharp Cheese. Perfect pairing with the wine.
  • Pecan Pie. Like grandma used to make.
  • Onion Soup. Dark broth with a lot of onion.

Characters

  • Olivia Pierre-Dupois. Halfling Bard ♀
  • Walter Reddy. Gnome Host ♂
  • Clark Clarke. Gnome Loan Shark ♂

Rumours

  • At midnight the dead can rise for one hour.
  • The armorer for the king has been turned into a horse by dark magic.
  • There are mushrooms which grow at Vidar's Arena that control your mind.

Ivana Jones's Inn

Map of Ivana Jones's Inn

You must be blindfolded before entering this tavern.

Menu

  • Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.
  • Kobold's Delight. You should probably order something else.
  • Sharp Cheese. Perfect pairing with the wine.

Characters

  • Eden Reedwater. Halfling Ranger ⚥
  • Clio Reece. Half-Elf Auditor ♀
  • Finley Greene. Human Attendant ⚥

Rumours

  • A dragon was killed at The Wisteri River.
  • A spirit is said to haunt the woods.
  • If you want to speak to a god, you should travel to Spire of the Donjon.

The Crafty Ward Inn

Map of The Crafty Ward Inn

Vines creep up the stone walls. There are so many that the windows are partially covered.

Menu

  • Meatballs on rice. Why no spaghetti?
  • Ploughman's Lunch. Hard boiled egg, shaved meat, cheese, bread, and preserves.
  • Challah. A classic bread. Makes great French Toast.

Characters

  • Safia Terryn. Dwarf Baroness ♀
  • Virginia Coal. Tiefling Villein ♀
  • Avery Sams. Elf Knight ⚥

Rumours

  • The town keeper has been stealing money from the town's coffers.
  • The constable had to flee town after killing a man.
  • Purple worms are heading straight for the town.

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