Taverns
Locale
The Clark And Shield
You can't see the inside of the tavern because the windows are covered in frost.
Menu
- Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
- Golden Potatoes. Small round yellow potatoes roasted and topped with melted butter.
- Ham and Sausage Stuffing. A big serving of baked ham on top of a moun of sausage stuffing.
Characters
- Abdul Pierce. Human Assassin ♂
- Mary Reddy. Tiefling Seer ♀
- Nelson Clarke. Half-Orc Diplomat ♂
Rumours
- There's going to be a jousting tourney soon.
- A coven of witches have moved into the inn.
- Giants have been spotted prowling along the countryside.
Emily Travis's Taphouse
The tavern has a secret dungeon in the basement.
Menu
- Bumbleberry Smoothie. Dessert before dinner. Yes.
- Sloppy Ugnar. Chopped meat in a bun.
- Rock Stew. It's not actually rocks ...
Characters
- Doran Proudhands. Halfling Roper ⚥
- Jessica Crewe. Dwarf Castellan ♀
- Kallum Potter. Dwarf Singer ♂
Rumours
- There's a secret fighting ring below the tavern, where men fight to the death.
- The town elder is thought to be a dragon in disguise.
- There's an ancient red dragon at Island of the Chalice.
Sadie Orsan's Taphouse
The bartender is a clockwork construct.
Menu
- Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.
- Blackened Veggies. A mix of veggies on a skewer and cooked over and open flame.
- Manticore Loaf. Mystery meat surprise.
Characters
- Keeley Mowbry. Gnome Armorer ♀
- Bundringo Ferrier. Half-Elf Farmer ⚥
- Honey Enola. Half-Orc Wheelwright ♀
Rumours
- All of the cats in town have vanished overnight.
- A door to the underworld is hidden in town.
- A town to the north was swallowed up by a sinkhole.
The Smiting Bowyer
Meals here are served on cheap flatware.
Menu
- Butter Pease. Buttery and good for you, other than the butter.
- Fruit Blend. Banana, apple, pineapple, and cherries mixed together.
- Pepper Topped Flatbread. The red peppers on the flatbread are roasted.
Characters
- Ned Brown. Elf Journalist ♂
- Storm Banes. Gnome Warlock ♀
- Riley Kusheth. Halfling Herbalist ⚥
Rumours
- The barkeep lost his eye in a war.
- An army from a far away land is marching. They're expected to reach the town within a fortnight.
- There was a bar fight in the tavern last night.
The Acquiring Prince
The sign above the door has a painted black skull upon it.
Menu
- Roasted Lizard. A little lizard roasted on a spit.
- Bean Salad. Some beans. There's white beans, and red ones, and, um these dark ones.
- Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
Characters
- Vitriak Summer. Dwarf Sculptor ♂
- Nicholas Quinn. Elf Seer ♂
- Fribbington Hume. Elf Ranger ⚥
Rumours
- The jailer locked himself in the jail cell because he was drunk.
- Purple worms are heading straight for the town.
- The town master's nose was split open in a fight.
The Adept Shadow Taphouse
The text on the sign is written backward.
Menu
- Sausage Ball. It's sausage, but in a ball.
- Ham and Cheese on Toast. A toasted sandwich. Simple but delicious.
- Boiled Sausage. A big link of sausage that's bloated from being boiled.
Characters
- Miles Mervor. Dwarf Accountant ♂
- Ned Erwin. Halfling Bandit ♂
- Olivier Alard. Gnome Sorcerer ⚥
Rumours
- A druid named Malfurian is willing to pay well for mistletoe.
- The local adventurer's guild has vanished, building and all.
- A man claims he rode a giant ant the other day.
Mary Whitestorm's Tavern
This tavern has a few private eating rooms that can be rented.
Menu
- Red Wine. Why no spaghetti?
- Roc Leg. Fried and meant for twenty.
- Halfling Hash. Hashed spuds with extra butter. Served in a bowl the perfect size for any Halfling.
Characters
- Fletcher Zantus. Tiefling Glassblower ♂
- Dieter Belet. Gnome Rogue ♂
- Marilyn Jones. Dwarf Page ♀
Rumours
- A group of Kuo-toa live in the pond nearby.
- A man in town is a traveller looking to fight the strongest man in each town.
- A travelling zoo is coming to town.
The Potable Spicer
There is a bust of a man named Lord Grandborne next to the door.
Menu
- Brownbuds. Elves eat this. Some sort of radish, baked.
- Elk Meat Sausage. A bit gamey.
- Navy Bean and Ham Soup. Classic soup, easy to make.
Characters
- River Payne. Half-Elf Herald ⚥
- Devlan Thalnir. Dwarf Attendant ♂
- Katja Portman. Gnome Assassin ♀
Rumours
- The mayor is cheating on his wife.
- The magistrate is going to arrest beggars.
- Dwarves dug out a hideout hundreds of years ago nearby, but no one can find it.
The Unwelcome Sapphire
There is a jousting tourney held once a month out back.
Menu
- Onion Soup. Dark broth with a lot of onion.
- Worm Skewers. Please don't order this.
- Goat Feet. Who would think to serve this?
Characters
- Falk Jayid. Tiefling Clown ♂
- Bernie Oak. Dwarf Farmhand ⚥
- Maz Roderick. Human Clown ⚥
Rumours
- An invisible man has been creating problems in town.
- There is war brewing to the east.
- The Queen has a number of male companions that the king knows nothing about.
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