Taverns
Locale
The Bursting Dipper
The tables here are old whiskey barrels.
Menu
- Honey Glazed Ribs. Ribs in a honey glaze.
- Hot Coffee. Warm you up and give you a kick in the pants.
- Mal's Plate. a veggie offering.
Characters
- Christopher Jayid. Halfling Shepherd ♂
- Nena Terryn. Tiefling Soldier ♀
- Felicity Barrow. Halfling Fixer ♀
Rumours
- Lord Grandborne is coming to town.
- A storm made of magical means is on its way.
- A local man swears he found the bones of a kraken deep in the forest.
The Pastel Bellows
It's uncomfortably warm inside.
Menu
- Roasted Duck. A cute little duck. Roasted.
- Blackened Veggies. A mix of veggies on a skewer and cooked over and open flame.
- Roast Beef. It's a bit overcooked.
Characters
- Gareth Hickory. Gnome Captain ♂
- Lulu Terryn. Dwarf Scop ♀
- Sumesh Redscar. Half-Orc Paladin ⚥
Rumours
- A farmer's wife is pregnant with an orc's child.
- The local magistrate is about to raise taxes.
- Dwarves dug out a hideout hundreds of years ago nearby, but no one can find it.
The Considering Favor
The name of this tavern changes every day.
Menu
- Chef's Choice. We don't know what it's going to be, but it will be good.
- Ploughman's Lunch. Hard boiled egg, shaved meat, cheese, bread, and preserves.
- Nachos. Chips with cheese and other stuff on em.
Characters
- Bundringo Connington. Half-Orc Storyteller ⚥
- Katrina Marshall. Tiefling Butler ♀
- Amelia Connington. Halfling Steward ♀
Rumours
- A stranger came to town, they have feet that look like bird talons.
- The nearby pond has a sea monster of some sort in it.
- The baker lost his leg years ago when he was an adventurer.
Laikyn Loch's Tavern
Vines creep up the stone walls. There are so many that the windows are partially covered.
Menu
- Hot Coffee. Warm you up and give you a kick in the pants.
- Horn of Heimdall. A drinking horn the size of a horse's leg. If you finish it, you get your name carved on the wall of heroes.
- Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
Characters
- Elevrir Poots. Human Sorcerer ♂
- Alaysia Barrow. Tiefling Mage ♀
- Kathryn Grief. Tiefling Host ♀
Rumours
- Purple worms are heading straight for the town.
- That earthquake last week had something to do with giants.
- A stranger came to town in the middle of the night.
The Fence And Foundryman
The sign above the door is brand new.
Menu
- Vanilla Pudding. Pudding. It's vanilla.
- Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
- Rye Bread. You can ask for it toasted.
Characters
- Orren Lucas. Tiefling Lecturer ♂
- Kasim Roundtree. Half-Orc Dean ♂
- Beatrix Mervor. Gnome Knight ♀
Rumours
- There's a magical ring laying at the bottom of the lake.
- If you want to see a giant dog, you need only go to Cemetery of the Scribe.
- A strange clockwork machine has been seen in town at night.
The Including Shadow
There's a sign on the wall that says 'no thaumaturgy'.
Menu
- Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.
- Chef Special. Let the cook give you whatever he wants.
- Potato Skins. Cheese and bacon baked in potato skins.
Characters
- Dianne Mulgrew. Tiefling Druid ♀
- Lars Shalamayne. Halfling Rat Catcher ♂
- Sisco Silvermoon. Elf Elder ⚥
Rumours
- A local township may be preparing for war.
- The old woman who lives in the cabin just outside of town is a witch.
- The members of the hunting lodge are about to leave and hunt down a weretiger.
The Loggerheaded Sapper
Only half orcs work at this tavern.
Menu
- Steak Burger. A thin burger patty on a toasted bun.
- Lasagna. Classic pasta dish.
- Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.
Characters
- Angie Smyth. Dwarf Herbalist ♀
- Jonas Huon. Human Ranger ♂
- Teresa Hogan. Gnome Host ♀
Rumours
- Tiny men and women have been seen among the rafters of the tavern.
- The magistrate has been bitten by a wererat.
- Walking skeletons have been spotted at night.
The Gleeful Ruby
One window of this tavern is shattered.
Menu
- Duck Egg Omelette. The chef stole the eggs himself. Ask him about it.
- Halfling Hash. Hashed spuds with extra butter. Served in a bowl the perfect size for any Halfling.
- Pork Spare Ribs. Add some dragon sauce to heat things up.
Characters
- Selene Ironhand. Dwarf Courtier ♀
- Godfrey Kaye. Elf Swineherd ♂
- Jakob Lesley. Tiefling Crofter ♂
Rumours
- Over half of the town has gotten a strange pox.
- The towns dogs have seemingly formed a gang.
- The local tavern is going out of business.
The Correlating Frong
The windows have iron bars over them.
Menu
- Borscht. No one knows what this stuff is.
- Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.
- Egg and Sausage on Toast. A sandwich for breakfast.
Characters
- River Brightleaf. Gnome Accountant ⚥
- Sylvie Hume. Half-Elf Bridle Maker ♀
- Penelope Moonblossom. Half-Elf Ferryman ♀
Rumours
- There was a bar fight in the tavern last night.
- There's a magical ring laying at the bottom of the lake.
- The man in the corner is paying real silver for goblin ears.
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