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The Sparking Sword

Map of The Sparking Sword

You have to know the password to enter this tavern.

Menu

  • Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.
  • Egg Battered Bread. French toast for world's that don't contain France.
  • Onion Soup. Dark broth with a lot of onion.

Characters

  • Ruby Zaros. Elf Cult Leader ♀
  • Vidar Moonblossom. Half-Elf Madman ♂
  • Godfrey Malfoy. Dwarf Con Artist ♂

Rumours

  • There is a sword lost in the forest which is said to have power against dragons.
  • The mayor is said to be a skin changer.
  • If you want to see a giant dog, you need only go to Kallum's Forge.

The Procuring Tutor

Map of The Procuring Tutor

The bar is wet.

Menu

  • Pepper Topped Flatbread. The red peppers on the flatbread are roasted.
  • Adventurer's Meal. Big piece of meat, meet two slices of bread. Take it on the go!
  • Mutton. Meat? We think.

Characters

  • Muriel Clarke. Halfling Alcoholic ♀
  • Liara Ironfist. Dwarf Hersir ♀
  • Bundringo Nighy. Human Madame ⚥

Rumours

  • An army from a far away land is marching. They're expected to reach the town within a fortnight.
  • A young girl is said to have powers that help her fight monsters.
  • Werewolves have been seen nearby.

Roxy Shadowtail's Taphouse

Map of Roxy Shadowtail's Taphouse

Ivy covers the front of the building.

Menu

  • Pine Nuts Salad. The nuts are quite rare in these parts.
  • Fruit Blend. Banana, apple, pineapple, and cherries mixed together.
  • Mom's Meatloaf. Who's mom though?

Characters

  • Kali Miller. Elf Queen ♀
  • Emil Wrynn. Dwarf Scop ♂
  • Bruce Darwin. Dwarf Veteran ♂

Rumours

  • Honey made from the nearby beekeepers is blue.
  • The nearby big city is starting to construct new walls.
  • The best breakfast you can get is served at Cave of the Dragon.

The Roguish Beaver Inn

Map of The Roguish Beaver Inn

This tavern has a few private eating rooms that can be rented.

Menu

  • Broiled Catfish. Caught fresh from the nearby river.
  • Gnoll Peanut Soup. When gnolls aren't eating people, they make this.
  • Black Pudding. It's better if you don't ask.

Characters

  • Alaya Frost. Half-Orc Hersir ♀
  • Llewelyn Scott. Tiefling Pawn Shop Owner ♂
  • Renee Proudfoot. Gnome Necromancer ♀

Rumours

  • The local constable is a vampire.
  • Someone is making a flesh golem nearby.
  • No one stays dead in the neighboring town.

The Appearing Armor

Map of The Appearing Armor

A small bridge over a creek leads to the front door.

Menu

  • Ham and Sausage Stuffing. A big serving of baked ham on top of a moun of sausage stuffing.
  • Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.
  • Butter Pease. Buttery and good for you, other than the butter.

Characters

  • Tamara Mudclaw. Half-Orc Barbarian ♀
  • Lucy Hickory. Tiefling Astrologer ♀
  • Sarab Nozzlenuck. Half-Elf Veteran ⚥

Rumours

  • has been having strange dreams about a flesh golem.
  • Lord Grandborne is coming to town.
  • was killed by zombies.

The Inducing Dyer

Map of The Inducing Dyer

This is half a tavern, and half a library.

Menu

  • Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!
  • Big Enough to Share Soup. A big ol' bowl of soup.
  • Adventurer's Meal. Big piece of meat, meet two slices of bread. Take it on the go!

Characters

  • Ashet Enola. Half-Elf Judge ♀
  • Ewan Huon. Human Monk ♂
  • Nelson Quaresh. Human Woodcutter ♂

Rumours

  • The mayor is said to be a skin changer.
  • The local constable is a vampire.
  • An iron golem protects the town from enemies, though no one has ever seen him.

The Permitting Bushell

Map of The Permitting Bushell

A dog serves food at this tavern, by way of a tray strapped to its back.

Menu

  • Lizard Gruel. Yup. Just what it sounds like.
  • Raw Veggies. Perfect if you're trying to stay healthy, or just hate yourself!
  • Fried Quail Egg. A delicate egg fried in a pan. Served with bacon.

Characters

  • Hendricks Morningstar. Half-Elf Sergeant At Arms ♂
  • River Mervor. Human Bosun ⚥
  • Sumesh Bradley. Half-Orc Senator ⚥

Rumours

  • The drinks in the tavern are watered down.
  • An elf named Cameron lost his wife recently.
  • Last month it rained fish.

The Correcting Cloth

Map of The Correcting Cloth

The beds are full and luxurious.

Menu

  • Broiled Catfish. Caught fresh from the nearby river.
  • Mal's Plate. a veggie offering.
  • Roasted Stag. Big ol deer guy. Roasted.

Characters

  • Gareth Miller. Gnome Monk ♂
  • Anika Shadowstripe. Half-Orc Magician ♀
  • Karth Hamilton. Human Cutpurse ♂

Rumours

  • Someone looted a tomb nearby.
  • A dragon was killed at Nico's Airship.
  • A giant bird has been spotted near Edmond's Camp.

The Barring Scrivener

Map of The Barring Scrivener

Meals here are served on cheap flatware.

Menu

  • Roast Goblin. Greenish slightly spoiled meat charred to a crisp. No goblins were harmed in the making of this dish.
  • Bean Salad. Some beans. There's white beans, and red ones, and, um these dark ones.
  • Antipasto Platter. Meat and cheese and stuff.

Characters

  • Maz Ironfist. Dwarf Cultist ⚥
  • Sumesh Winter. Elf Skomorokh ⚥
  • Penelope Deakin. Tiefling Anthropologist ♀

Rumours

  • The constable had to flee town after killing a man.
  • An alleycat was seen playing the lute.
  • The woman who works at the inn is a medusa. That's why she always wears a hat.

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