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Dmitri Silvermoon's Taphouse

Map of Dmitri Silvermoon's Taphouse

The bar is wet.

Menu

  • Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.
  • Mutton. Meat? We think.
  • Steak Burger. A thin burger patty on a toasted bun.

Characters

  • Lachlan Darkwood. Halfling Drag Queen ♂
  • Finley Sweeny. Half-Orc Wrestler ⚥
  • Rolf Roberts. Halfling Athlete ♂

Rumours

  • One man claims dragons don't, and never have, existed.
  • A local man swears he found the bones of a kraken deep in the forest.
  • A woman was seen flying at midnight last night.

The Poor Chain Inn

Map of The Poor Chain Inn

Drinks here are served in crystal-clear wine glasses.

Menu

  • Butter Pease. Buttery and good for you, other than the butter.
  • Fruit Blend. Banana, apple, pineapple, and cherries mixed together.
  • Veal. This dish makes us sad.

Characters

  • Teyr Ward. Human Fixer ♀
  • Felicity Wrynn. Elf Fletcher ♀
  • Maz Shalamayne. Half-Orc Dancer ⚥

Rumours

  • The magistrate wants to outlaw drinking.
  • There have been human sacrifices at Nicholas's Arena.
  • Thieves have targeted nearby farms.

The Keeper And Cannon

Map of The Keeper And Cannon

The sign above the door is worn with age.

Menu

  • Beggar's Pie. Cheap meat in a pie.
  • Carrot Slaw. Carrots and some other stuff with slaw sauce. What is slaw sauce? No one knows!
  • Nut Bread. Kind of sweet. Pretty good and filling.

Characters

  • Levi Marshall. Elf Alchemist ♂
  • Jakob Carter. Gnome Wizard's Apprentice ♂
  • Maz Hogan. Halfling Poet ⚥

Rumours

  • The statue at the entrance of town is actually a stone golem.
  • A storm made of magical means is on its way.
  • The howls at night aren't wolves, they're hell hounds.

The Forester And Pork

Map of The Forester And Pork

No one may talk in this tavern.

Menu

  • Baked Pheasant. The fanciest of birds.
  • Sausage Stuffing. Does anyone know what's in stuffing? This has sausage, that much is for sure.
  • Spiced Chicken Thigh. Well seasoned, and served with coleslaw.

Characters

  • Maddie Huon. Half-Elf Cobbler ♀
  • Sumesh Valdan. Dwarf Athlete ⚥
  • Ewan Marshall. Dwarf Acater ♂

Rumours

  • The town master's nose was split open in a fight.
  • That mangy dog everyone keeps seeing is a wizard in disguise.
  • The baker's wife hasn't been seen in days.

The Wretched Sphinx Taphouse

Map of The Wretched Sphinx Taphouse

This new tavern is built atop the old, which was destroyed by an avalanche.

Menu

  • Onion Soup. Dark broth with a lot of onion.
  • Skillet Fried Potatoes. Thinly cut and fried with chopped onions.
  • Halfling Soup. I think there's freaking acorns in this.

Characters

  • Gert Sebastian. Tiefling Sheriff ♂
  • Gowen Zantus. Gnome Congressman ♂
  • Cathleen Quicktongue. Halfling Minister ♀

Rumours

  • An elf named Cameron lost his wife recently.
  • The royal children are bratty and The King is looking to ship them off to other lands.
  • Over half of the town has gotten a strange pox.

The Hasty Porter Inn

Map of The Hasty Porter Inn

The bartender claims this tavern used to be carried upon a giants back.

Menu

  • Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.
  • Gnoll Peanut Soup. When gnolls aren't eating people, they make this.
  • Halfling Pretzels. Pretzels, but tiny.

Characters

  • Sawyer Mervor. Gnome Animal Tamer ⚥
  • Kallum Belet. Half-Elf Ranger ♂
  • Sumesh Boone. Half-Elf Sergeant ⚥

Rumours

  • The trees here are alive.
  • A clan of orcs set up camp nearby.
  • An invisible man has been creating problems in town.

The Clouted Peg Legorc Tavern

Map of The Clouted Peg Legorc Tavern

There are bookshelves lining the walls here.

Menu

  • Strawberries with Cream. Perfect summer indulgence.
  • Baked Pheasant. The fanciest of birds.
  • Worm Skewers. Please don't order this.

Characters

  • Erica Mowbry. Human Spy ♀
  • Rowan Duval. Tiefling Apothecary ⚥
  • Kallum Reece. Halfling Blacksmith ♂

Rumours

  • Werewolves have been seen nearby.
  • A man named Cyrus killed another man's wife and children.
  • An alleycat was seen playing the lute.

Marilyn Joygrove's Taphouse

Map of Marilyn Joygrove's Taphouse

There's a large dance floor here, and a band playing at all hours.

Menu

  • Rye Bread. You can ask for it toasted.
  • Flatbread. A classic staple.
  • Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.

Characters

  • Gregory Autumn. Half-Orc Cobbler ♂
  • Gwendolyn Terryn. Human Barmaid ♀
  • Jon Hadwell. Gnome Fighter ♂

Rumours

  • At midnight the dead can rise for one hour.
  • A circus is coming to town.
  • If you touch a glowing rock at Stump of the Goose, you'll begin to age backward.

Claudia Bluepetal's Inn

Map of Claudia Bluepetal's Inn

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

Menu

  • Milk. There is parsley on top.
  • Hush Puppies. Battered and breaded.
  • Pot Roast. Hearty and filling.

Characters

  • Cole Morningstar. Half-Elf Nanny ♂
  • Cora Poots. Halfling Herbalist ♀
  • Petter Joygrove. Halfling First Mate ♂

Rumours

  • The magistrate wants to outlaw drinking.
  • A group of adventurers are warning people that a dragon is coming.
  • A local girl has gone missing.

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