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The Watch And Mother

Map of The Watch And Mother

The bartender has wings.

Menu

  • Roasted Turkey. Served with gravy and mashed potatoes.
  • Goose Eggs. Boiled, fried, or scrambled.
  • Bread Pudding. A delightful treat.

Characters

  • Janette Frost. Elf Executioner ♀
  • Eliot Strongjaw. Half-Orc Dealer ♂
  • Enzo Wilbur. Elf Alcoholic ♂

Rumours

  • There was a bar fight in the tavern last night.
  • Purple worms are heading straight for the town.
  • Supposedly there's a treasure map hidden underneath the tavern.

Kendra Snapmaw's Inn

Map of Kendra Snapmaw's Inn

The tavern is staffed by maniacal goblins.

Menu

  • Puff Pastry. Good for breakfast or desert!
  • Sausage and Mustard. Served on a split roll.
  • Meatballs on rice. Why no spaghetti?

Characters

  • Yoko Greenleaf. Elf Fire Eater ♀
  • Nina Shadowmourne. Elf Clown ♀
  • Jericho Dalton. Human Farmer ♂

Rumours

  • A stranger came to town in the middle of the night.
  • A local man swears he found the bones of a kraken deep in the forest.
  • If you touch a glowing rock at Circle of the Cuirass, you'll begin to age backward.

The Plumer And Pearl

Map of The Plumer And Pearl

The ceiling to this tavern is only five feet high.

Menu

  • Lobster. Fancy sea bug.
  • Meat Pie. Shredded beef in a pie crust.
  • Oysters. Raw oyster plate.

Characters

  • Ismael Lucas. Elf Philosopher ♂
  • Jasmine Crewe. Elf Senator ♀
  • Sazi Hickory. Half-Orc Mason ♀

Rumours

  • The magistrate is thinking about arresting the townmaster.
  • A giant rock fell from the sky the other day, a few miles from town.
  • Demon worshiping cultists have set up a shrine nearby.

Corinna Fordragon's Taphouse

Map of Corinna Fordragon's Taphouse

The door to this tavern is never in the same place the next time you go.

Menu

  • Tortellini. A pasta dish with tomato sauce.
  • Collard Greens. Iron helps us play.
  • Donut. Cake for breakfast, basically!

Characters

  • Theodora Echols. Gnome Cotter ♀
  • Alex Siggurd. Dwarf Monk ♂
  • Jordan Deverin. Gnome Gymnast ♂

Rumours

  • The magistrate is hoping to break down on the new jail soon.
  • There is a sword lost in the forest which is said to have power against dragons.
  • An undead adventurer saved a princess.

The Entertaining Axe

Map of The Entertaining Axe

The sign is made of stone, and lies on the ground, propped up next to the door.

Menu

  • Lasagna. Classic pasta dish.
  • Meatballs on rice. Why no spaghetti?
  • Wren Pot Pie. More popular than you would think.

Characters

  • Brittany Deadeye. Half-Orc Rogue ♀
  • Bundringo Dempsy. Human Chemist ⚥
  • Lisa Malfoy. Half-Elf Physician ♀

Rumours

  • Purple worms are heading straight for the town.
  • A new weapons store is going to open soon.
  • At midnight the dead can rise for one hour.

The Putrid Courtesan

Map of The Putrid Courtesan

No one may talk in this tavern.

Menu

  • Cold Cut Sandwich. Cold meat between bread.
  • Carrot Cake. Great choice for dessert!
  • Halfling Hash. Hashed spuds with extra butter. Served in a bowl the perfect size for any Halfling.

Characters

  • Lachlan Hale. Dwarf Hatter ♂
  • Taylor Hamlin. Half-Elf Sorcerer ⚥
  • Raed Shalamayne. Half-Elf Rogue ♂

Rumours

  • Tiny men and women have been seen among the rafters of the tavern.
  • If you want to see a giant dog, you need only go to Chains of the Crofter.
  • You may summon any elemental at The First Oasis.

The Bather And Newt

Map of The Bather And Newt

Magic users are banned from this tavern.

Menu

  • Chaotic Evil Dip. It's hot. Served with chunks of bread.
  • Chicken Noodle Soup. Roasted chicken and noodles in a chicken broth.
  • Druid Wrap. Veggies on some weird green flat bread.

Characters

  • Eden Jordan. Elf Warlock ⚥
  • Jody Wilbur. Half-Orc Sailmaker ♀
  • Quintus Fitzgerald. Elf Roper ♂

Rumours

  • The statue at the entrance of town is actually a stone golem.
  • A druid named Malfurian is willing to pay well for mistletoe.
  • Bandits were chased out of town by the militia.

Ricky Stormrage's Tavern

Map of Ricky Stormrage's Tavern

Card games are prohibited in this establishment.

Menu

  • Red Wine. The wine is perfectly aged.
  • Creamy Mushroom Stew. A thick stew made with a secret spice.
  • Challah. A classic bread. Makes great French Toast.

Characters

  • Peter Alma. Half-Elf Auctioneer ♂
  • Josh Todd. Half-Elf Urchin ♂
  • Nena Ghani. Elf Bloodletter ♀

Rumours

  • A man claims he rode a giant ant the other day.
  • If you want to speak to a god, you should travel to The Tan Airship.
  • The drinks in the tavern are watered down.

The Orienteering Cocket

Map of The Orienteering Cocket

This is half a tavern, and half a library.

Menu

  • Fried Trout. Sometimes the locals eat this off a stick.
  • Lamb Chops. Don't think about the cute little lamb when you eat these.
  • Dill Yogurt Dip. Served with raw veggies for dipping.

Characters

  • Alia Selwyn. Dwarf Craftsperson ♀
  • Luce Alhara. Half-Elf Innkeeper ♀
  • Lachlan Wilbur. Dwarf Loan Shark ♂

Rumours

  • The blacksmith used to be a wizard.
  • The trees here are alive.
  • The magistrate is thinking about arresting the townmaster.

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