Taverns
Locale
The Formulating Dancer
There's a magical drink on the menu for 10 gp that will make you grow five feet for an hour.
Menu
- Honey Glazed Ribs. Ribs in a honey glaze.
- Chaotic Evil Dip. It's hot. Served with chunks of bread.
- Potato Salad. Made with mayo.
Characters
- Charlie Shadowmourne. Half-Elf Brewer ⚥
- Blake Enola. Human Street Artist ⚥
- Avery Hogan. Gnome Crofter ⚥
Rumours
- The old woman who lives in the cabin just outside of town is a witch.
- Last week someone caught a fish with a human face in the pond.
- has been having strange dreams about a flesh golem.
The Pinching Tribute
Magic users are banned from this tavern.
Menu
- Fried Fish Sticks. Fresh and tasty.
- Butter Pease. Buttery and good for you, other than the butter.
- Fried Apples. Absolutely the best way to eat apples.
Characters
- Winona Rucker. Halfling Essayist ♀
- Randle Clarke. Dwarf Bard ♂
- Avery Mossrock. Halfling Pawn Shop Owner ♀
Rumours
- There is a bush which moves around near Island of the Sword.
- The water in the nearby lake can heal you.
- The magistrate wants to outlaw drinking.
The Poor Prince
Drinks are magically sent to your table after ordering.
Menu
- Bread & Cheese. A tavern staple.
- Smoked Sausage. Extra smoke is extra great.
- Mal's Plate. a veggie offering.
Characters
- Hugo Sweeny. Human Sergeant ♂
- Sahin Pegg. Gnome Cleric ⚥
- Natalia Hamilton. Gnome Ropemaker ♀
Rumours
- A man named Cyrus killed another man's wife and children.
- A storm made of magical means is on its way.
- The inn has a secret dungeon.
Athol Garnik's Tavern
Ivy covers the front of the building.
Menu
- Flatbread. A classic staple.
- Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!
- Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.
Characters
- Libby Greene. Human Blacksmith ♀
- Mikael Lord. Tiefling Furniture Maker ♂
- Natalia Wazels. Half-Elf Rogue ♀
Rumours
- It's going to snow.
- Someone found a note written in a strange language and signed Malfurian.
- The mayor is considering banning carriages from town. The streets are too narrow.
The Rushing Hide
Half the floor has caved in long ago. Don't worry, it's roped off.
Menu
- Cockatrice Wings. Fried in oil.
- Roast Goblin. Greenish slightly spoiled meat charred to a crisp. No goblins were harmed in the making of this dish.
- Challah. A classic bread. Makes great French Toast.
Characters
- Eric Faelyn. Elf Road Master ♂
- Hanks Deakin. Human Chef ♂
- Dana Malfoy. Gnome Shepherd ♀
Rumours
- The King is rumored to have died, but the people have not been told.
- has wings that they keep hidden.
- An undead adventurer saved a princess.
The Indelible Ark Tavern
An illegal fight to the death fighter's tourney is run once a month in the basement.
Menu
- Fried Apples. Absolutely the best way to eat apples.
- Apple Pie. The absolute best item on the menu.
- Fruit Blend. Banana, apple, pineapple, and cherries mixed together.
Characters
- Sion Alard. Human Glassblower ♂
- Isis Broadbent. Human Miller ♀
- Walter Haggard. Half-Orc Bladesmith ♂
Rumours
- The barkeep likes to get in fights.
- The local tavern owner is thinking about not serving dwarves any longer.
- The local adventurer's guild has vanished, building and all.
The Zebra And Sapper
The signature drink here is called the Wailing Wight.
Menu
- Golden Potatoes. Small round yellow potatoes roasted and topped with melted butter.
- Fried Trout. Sometimes the locals eat this off a stick.
- Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
Characters
- Elevrir Selwyn. Half-Orc Bard ♂
- Jody Hickory. Half-Elf Houndmaster ♀
- Godfrey Hume. Elf Thief ♂
Rumours
- A man has gone mad and is attempting to bring his wife back from the dead.
- Honey made from the nearby beekeepers is blue.
- That big abandoned farmhouse has weird sounds coming from it at night.
The Magnet And Wizard
The signature dish here is called Harpies Stew
Menu
- Fried Cockatrice. Delicious and bad for you.
- Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.
- Kobold's Delight. You should probably order something else.
Characters
- Zaeim Weatherby. Gnome Blacksmith ♂
- Emily Greene. Human Translator ♀
- Jasper Davis. Human Wizard ♂
Rumours
- One little boy in town was carved from wood and brought to life through magic.
- There was a fight in a nearby city at the docks.
- There's going to be a jousting tourney soon.
Melissa Poots's Inn
There are bookshelves lining the walls here.
Menu
- Ale. A tavern staple.
- Chef's Choice. We don't know what it's going to be, but it will be good.
- Hush Puppies. Battered and breaded.
Characters
- Bernie Marshall. Dwarf Leatherworker ⚥
- Aviad Snaketail. Half-Orc Cleric ♂
- Virginia Bryce. Dwarf Cheesemaker ♀
Rumours
- The brother down the road is said to have tieflings working there.
- Humans and elves are on the brink of a war.
- A manticore is hunting a group of adventurers who killed her mate.
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