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The Tourney And Cobbler

Map of The Tourney And Cobbler

Half the floor has caved in long ago. Don't worry, it's roped off.

Menu

  • Potato Skins. Cheese and bacon baked in potato skins.
  • Dragon's Egg Omelette. The claim that this is made from real dragon eggs is highly suspect.
  • Skillet Fried Potatoes. Thinly cut and fried with chopped onions.

Characters

  • Charlotte Watson. Elf Poultry Keeper ♀
  • Carys Reece. Half-Elf Baroness ♀
  • Frances Wood. Half-Elf Jeweler ♀

Rumours

  • The lake nearby vanished five days ago.
  • The howls at night aren't wolves, they're hell hounds.
  • A ship was set on fire by the river.

The Dry Kingfisher

Map of The Dry Kingfisher

The bartender collects foreign coins.

Menu

  • Fried Cockatrice. Delicious and bad for you.
  • Beggar's Pie. Cheap meat in a pie.
  • Egg on Toast. Can't beat this simple breakfast!

Characters

  • Max Ironstone. Dwarf Wrestler ⚥
  • Hugh Reece. Elf Guard ♂
  • Cyntia Enola. Elf Chancellor ♀

Rumours

  • A coven of witches have moved into the inn.
  • It's said that the magistrate's wife is actually well over 200 years old.
  • The general goods store owner has a pet homunculus.

Eve Mossrock's Tavern

Map of Eve Mossrock's Tavern

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

Menu

  • Beef and Pears. Meat and fruit together? Who would have thought?
  • Brown Sugar Glazed Pork. Sweet and salty.
  • Elvish Bread. A hearty bread the elves made popular.

Characters

  • Akdir Rucker. Tiefling Auditor ♂
  • Max Wynne. Half-Orc Librarian ⚥
  • Badaar Bladefist. Gnome Alchemist ♂

Rumours

  • A man claims he rode a giant ant the other day.
  • A band of goblins are sacking nearby villages.
  • There is a bush which moves around near Kylie's Stump.

The Cracking Weirkeeper

Map of The Cracking Weirkeeper

Drinks here are served in crystal-clear wine glasses.

Menu

  • Honey Glazed Ribs. Ribs in a honey glaze.
  • Hot Coffee. Warm you up and give you a kick in the pants.
  • Baked Shrimp Toast. It's toast, with shrimp on it, and then it's baked. Try to keep up.

Characters

  • Belor Norton. Tiefling Therapist ♂
  • Alyx Sweeny. Half-Elf Steward ♀
  • Brienna Payne. Half-Orc Chef ♀

Rumours

  • There's a magical ring laying at the bottom of the lake.
  • The King is thinking about forgiving taxes this year.
  • One little boy in town was carved from wood and brought to life through magic.

The Siren And Pearl

Map of The Siren And Pearl

This tavern is filled with the delicious scent of fresh baked bread. They don't sell bread.

Menu

  • Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
  • Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!
  • Spiced Cherries. Unique to this region.

Characters

  • Hailee Selentia. Dwarf Dealer ♀
  • Sarab Gale. Dwarf Prostitute ⚥
  • Shark Greene. Human Illuminator ♀

Rumours

  • The other day a hunter tried to bring down a deer, but the arrows passed right through the animal.
  • Trolls inhabit the nearby mountain range.
  • The local tavern owner is thinking about not serving dwarves any longer.

The Loving Feather

Map of The Loving Feather

The sign above the door has a painted black skull upon it.

Menu

  • Pumpkin Soup. The pumpkin's rich flavour makes a great soup.
  • Chef Salad. Lettuce, some meat, some... what is that thing? It's good, whatever it is!
  • Bear Meat Sausage. The bear meat is very hard to work with.

Characters

  • Hugh Gleeson. Gnome Witch ♂
  • Frances Wrynn. Halfling Sorcerer ♀
  • Enzo Reddy. Elf Cultist ♂

Rumours

  • An elf named Cameron lost his wife recently.
  • All of the cats in town have vanished overnight.
  • was killed by zombies.

The Damming Diamond

Map of The Damming Diamond

There is a big hole in the roof.

Menu

  • Bang bang Cockatrice Bites. A delicious cockatrice meat treat.
  • Fried Cockatrice. Delicious and bad for you.
  • Meat Pie. Shredded beef in a pie crust.

Characters

  • Leif Swiftfoot. Gnome Ward ♂
  • Felix Mervor. Half-Elf Book Binder ♂
  • Luce Hamlin. Half-Orc Constable ♀

Rumours

  • A man has gone mad and is attempting to bring his wife back from the dead.
  • Someone looted a tomb nearby.
  • The drinks in the tavern are watered down.

The Sour Priest Taphouse

Map of The Sour Priest Taphouse

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

Menu

  • Chef Salad. Lettuce, some meat, some... what is that thing? It's good, whatever it is!
  • Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.
  • Corn Fritter. Corn battered and fried.

Characters

  • Walter Joygrove. Gnome Fence ♂
  • Kathryn Weston. Half-Orc Villein ♀
  • Marlon Enola. Half-Orc Road Master ♂

Rumours

  • There's a talking turtle out by the pond.
  • The mayor is said to be a skin changer.
  • The rats in town are becoming more numerous.

The Goatish Quarter

Map of The Goatish Quarter

It's uncomfortably warm inside.

Menu

  • Apple Fritter. Chunks of apple battered and fried.
  • BLT Roc Egg. Bacon, lettuce and tomato served in between a sliced hard boiled Roc egg.
  • Pecan Pie. Like grandma used to make.

Characters

  • Ashley Ironbrow. Dwarf Glassblower ♀
  • Sarab Moonblossom. Half-Elf Acater ⚥
  • Symond Marshall. Dwarf Bodyguard ♂

Rumours

  • An army from a far away land is marching. They're expected to reach the town within a fortnight.
  • The butcher uses humanoid meat.
  • There are three mice in the inn that walk on their hind legs.

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