Taverns
Locale
The Oily Pleasure Inn
Magical light floats above the patrons heads here.
Menu
- Maple Brown Sugar Pecans. Snack while you drink.
- Hush Puppies. Battered and breaded.
- Bacon Lettuce and Tomato sandwich. A BLT. Duh.
Characters
- Kathryn Whisperwind. Half-Orc Auctioneer ♀
- Marlon Snaketail. Half-Orc Prince ♂
- Talwyn Moonblossom. Half-Elf Artisan ♀
Rumours
- Someone hid treasure in town.
- A new weapons store is going to open soon.
- An alleycat was seen playing the lute.
The Sphinx And Son
You have to know the password to enter this tavern.
Menu
- Halfling Soup. I think there's freaking acorns in this.
- Golden Potatoes. Small round yellow potatoes roasted and topped with melted butter.
- Bacon Lettuce and Tomato sandwich. A BLT. Duh.
Characters
- River Goldpetal. Elf Bailiff ⚥
- Lacey Zaki. Tiefling Priest ♀
- Max Enola. Dwarf Journalist ⚥
Rumours
- The townmaster is looking for adventurers for some quest.
- You may summon any elemental at Chandra's Continent.
- Travelers have found a hundred corpses at Pool of the Drover.
The Juicy Hydrus
Meals here are served on fine china.
Menu
- Big Enough to Share Soup. A big ol' bowl of soup.
- Honey Glazed Ham. A thick slice of ham covered in a honey glaze.
- Navy Bean and Ham Soup. Classic soup, easy to make.
Characters
- Blake Amal. Tiefling Bard ⚥
- Joanna Masak. Gnome Innkeeper ♀
- Julia Lord. Half-Elf Charlatan ♀
Rumours
- A nearby town wants to join forces and overthrow the King.
- The blacksmith here is thought to be an Oni.
- The barkeep is an ogre in disguise.
The Putting Bodyguard
Thick bands of wood frame the outside walls. They are painted a unique teal colour.
Menu
- Veggie Stew. Stew with various vegetables.
- Cream of Glowing Mushroom Soup. You know how mushrooms glow in dungeons? It's that, but you can eat it.
- Spiced Cherries. Unique to this region.
Characters
- Eden Whisperwind. Human Prophet ⚥
- Olivia Alhara. Dwarf Clown ♀
- Lar Mervor. Elf Hayward ♂
Rumours
- A tiefling has been seen praying around town.
- An army from a far away land is marching. They're expected to reach the town within a fortnight.
- A pack of wolves have been prowling about at night.
Raadi Ward's Inn
There is a drinking contest in this tavern every night at midnight.
Menu
- Marriage Soup. Greens and meat married in a soup.
- Rock Stew. It's not actually rocks ...
- Donut. Cake for breakfast, basically!
Characters
- Asa Schmidt. Human Bowyer ♂
- Sahin El-Hasan. Half-Elf Cardinal ⚥
- Karth Turner. Gnome Scout ♂
Rumours
- A painting was stolen from a powerful lord.
- A farmer's wife is pregnant with an orc's child.
- There is a sword lost in the forest which is said to have power against dragons.
Killian Reedwater's Tavern
It's 20 degrees colder in this tavern than it is outside.
Menu
- Gin. Where the juice?
- Raw Veggies. Perfect if you're trying to stay healthy, or just hate yourself!
- Worm Skewers. Please don't order this.
Characters
- Mercy Roderick. Dwarf Outlander ♀
- Dolan Weston. Tiefling Farrier ♂
- Clio Altharia. Half-Elf Urchin ♀
Rumours
- A group of adventurers are in town, mourning a fallen comrade.
- An adventuring party went to fight a dragon nearby but they never returned.
- A young man was seen sinking into the ground.
The Ounce And Bone
The sign above the door is worn with age.
Menu
- Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!
- Roast Goblin. Greenish slightly spoiled meat charred to a crisp. No goblins were harmed in the making of this dish.
- Root Beer. It's not quite alcoholic, but it is freaking delicious.
Characters
- Durante Marshall. Halfling Messenger ♂
- Elevrir Gale. Half-Orc Paladin ♂
- Bodwyn Autumn. Tiefling Ward ♂
Rumours
- A tiefling has been seen praying around town.
- You may summon any elemental at Ellie's Circle.
- Giants have been spotted prowling along the countryside.
The Virtuous Pelican
The floor here is heavily slanted toward the back of the room.
Menu
- Sticky caramel. A bowl of warm caramel with chocolate wafers to dip in.
- Fried Apples. Absolutely the best way to eat apples.
- Roasted Stag. Big ol deer guy. Roasted.
Characters
- Maz Ali. Gnome Cleric ⚥
- Teresa Walker. Human Sailor ♀
- Timothy Ghani. Elf Craftsperson ♂
Rumours
- An iron golem protects the town from enemies, though no one has ever seen him.
- Someone in town is a killer hiding from authorities.
- A local man swears he found the bones of a kraken deep in the forest.
Dmitri Dunstan's Taphouse
An aroma of sulfur and rot emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Beef Cheeks in Red Wine. We're not telling you which cheeks.
- Water. For boring people.
- Lizard Gruel. Yup. Just what it sounds like.
Characters
- Devlan Ashfield. Half-Orc Gentleman ♂
- Zoe James. Halfling Former Adventurer ♀
- Bundringo Rana. Half-Elf Carpenter ⚥
Rumours
- One woman in town claims she is having a love affair with a minotaur.
- The local innkeep trades illegal goods from his cellar.
- There's a lighthouse on the coast said to be overrun with giant spiders.
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