Taverns
Locale
The Loving Harpy
The text on the sign is written backward.
Menu
- Fried Quail Egg. A delicate egg fried in a pan. Served with bacon.
- Roasted Stag. Big ol deer guy. Roasted.
- Onion Soup. Dark broth with a lot of onion.
Characters
- Kashida James. Gnome Hayward ♀
- Eliot Hogan. Half-Orc Cobbler ♂
- Lacy Knight. Elf Fighter ♀
Rumours
- A giant bird has been spotted near Glowing Grotto.
- An invisible man has been creating problems in town.
- A man in town is a traveller looking to fight the strongest man in each town.
Matthew White's Taphouse
This tavern floats a foot off of the ground.
Menu
- Boiled Sausage. A big link of sausage that's bloated from being boiled.
- Butter Pease. Buttery and good for you, other than the butter.
- Carrot Cake. Great choice for dessert!
Characters
- Mary Sams. Tiefling Wizard ♀
- Sarab Blackve. Dwarf Hired Muscle ⚥
- Sawyer Harber. Elf Sommelier ⚥
Rumours
- There's a lighthouse on the coast said to be overrun with giant spiders.
- The woman who cleans the inn only works at night and has never been seen in the day.
- The drinks in the tavern are watered down.
The Lustrous Coffer Tavern
Magical light floats above the patrons heads here.
Menu
- Spiced Tomato Soup. Tomato soup with a spicy kick.
- Spiced Cherries. Unique to this region.
- Dragon's Egg Omelette. The claim that this is made from real dragon eggs is highly suspect.
Characters
- Bundringo Dresdain. Elf Banker ⚥
- Roger Wilbur. Half-Elf Artisan ♂
- Sophie Donovan. Gnome Celebrity ♀
Rumours
- The statue at the entrance of town is actually a stone golem.
- The townskeeper is considering hiring adventurers for protection.
- has wings that they keep hidden.
The Lust And Ward
The tables here are old whiskey barrels.
Menu
- Creamy Chicken Soup. Soup made with a cream base.
- Apple Fritter. Chunks of apple battered and fried.
- Boiled Sausage. A big link of sausage that's bloated from being boiled.
Characters
- Stuart Altharia. Halfling Paladin ♂
- Olivier Broadbent. Half-Elf Woolwinder ⚥
- Nayeli Erwin. Tiefling Charlatan ♀
Rumours
- Purple worms are heading straight for the town.
- Last week it rained frogs.
- A mating pair of Owlbears have built a nest in an abandoned building nearby.
The Ironclad Hide
The bartender claims this tavern used to be carried upon a giants back.
Menu
- Bang bang Cockatrice Bites. A delicious cockatrice meat treat.
- Onion Soup. Dark broth with a lot of onion.
- Potato Salad. Honestly, it's a bit bland.
Characters
- Eliot Kensley. Gnome Roper ♂
- Fribbington Marid. Gnome Cotter ⚥
- Kimberly Rana. Human Tax Collector ♀
Rumours
- It was raining gold pieces last night.
- The mayor is cheating on his wife.
- There's a talking turtle out by the pond.
The Broken Tome
You must solve a puzzle to enter this tavern.
Menu
- Mutton. Meat? We think.
- Mutton Shank. The mutton is particularly good.
- Potato Salad. Made with mayo.
Characters
- Jared Embers. Tiefling Villein ♂
- Talia Shadowmourne. Tiefling Bosun ♀
- Hendricks Deadeye. Human Auditor ♂
Rumours
- An old crone promised that a wave was going to come soon and wash away the sinners.
- A mill worker claims he saw a giant worm the other day.
- The best breakfast you can get is served at The Maroon Castle.
The Bathing Sheperd
Drinks here are served in fine crafted mugs.
Menu
- Boar Meat Sausage. The chef has a special spice blend in the sausage.
- Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.
- Raw Veggies. Perfect if you're trying to stay healthy, or just hate yourself!
Characters
- Nathaniel Woodfur. Half-Orc Diviner ♂
- Ned Darwin. Half-Orc Farrier ♂
- Avital Pierce. Dwarf Sorcerer ♂
Rumours
- Honey made from the nearby beekeepers is blue.
- The brother down the road is said to have tieflings working there.
- The lake nearby vanished five days ago.
The Peaceful Sable Tavern
There is a drinking contest in this tavern every night at midnight.
Menu
- Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.
- Strawberries with Cream. Perfect summer indulgence.
- Hand Pies. A pie you can take on the road! Apple, Blueberry, or Cherry.
Characters
- Rowan Dresdain. Dwarf Journalist ⚥
- Riley Weston. Gnome Engineer ⚥
- Matteus Deverin. Dwarf Bard ♂
Rumours
- There are no animals in the forest anymore.
- A circus is coming to town.
- The mayor is cheating on his wife.
The Mammering Rogue
Your skin itches looking at the room accomodations.
Menu
- Borscht. No one knows what this stuff is.
- Pot Roast. Hearty and filling.
- Fried Potato Crisps. Like mom used to make.
Characters
- Violet Travis. Human Chaplain ♀
- Kashida Bloodhoof. Half-Orc Queen ♀
- Elisha Blaze. Tiefling Smuggler ♀
Rumours
- The King is thinking about forgiving taxes this year.
- The ale from the tavern is brewed by gnomes.
- A great vampire lord is attempting to merge his world with ours.
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