Taverns
Locale
The Unwelcome Stove
This is half a tavern, and half a library.
Menu
- Lamb Chops. Don't think about the cute little lamb when you eat these.
- Fried Cockatrice. Delicious and bad for you.
- Shredded Beef. Served on tortillas.
Characters
- Sumesh Rana. Gnome Executioner ⚥
- Alexis Donovan. Human Botanist ♀
- Max Smyth. Halfling Chiropractor ⚥
Rumours
- A new church is being built in town.
- Someone swears they saw a teenage boy flying above the town.
- The mayor is going to outlaw adventurers.
The Cruel Diamond Inn
The walls of this tavern randomly change colors every few minutes.
Menu
- Kobold's Delight. You should probably order something else.
- Lasagna. Classic pasta dish.
- Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.
Characters
- Hardwin Potter. Half-Elf Illusionist ♂
- Bernie Thom. Tiefling Scop ⚥
- Killian Vinder. Elf Innkeeper ♂
Rumours
- A man new to town is selling magical weapons.
- An invisible man has been creating problems in town.
- The innkeeper is a demon in disguise.
The Priest And Tribute
Torches outside the door burn with green flame.
Menu
- Pasta Salad. Usually served as a side.
- Apple Pie. The absolute best item on the menu.
- Honey Glazed Ham. A thick slice of ham covered in a honey glaze.
Characters
- Taylor Brocksby. Half-Elf Shaman ⚥
- Fiona Lucas. Half-Elf Watchmaker ♀
- Oliver Ashfield. Elf Brewer ♂
Rumours
- There is a bush which moves around near Island of the God.
- The members of the hunting lodge are about to leave and hunt down a weretiger.
- There have been human sacrifices at Sasha's Skull.
The Rogue And Tutor
Meals here are served on cheap flatware.
Menu
- Meatballs on rice. Why no spaghetti?
- Cream of Glowing Mushroom Soup. You know how mushrooms glow in dungeons? It's that, but you can eat it.
- Mushroom Meat Skewer. Savoury steak and mushrooms, stabbed by a stick.
Characters
- Esmeralda Inferno. Tiefling First Mate ♀
- Vitriak Gale. Gnome Poacher ♂
- Katarina Loch. Half-Elf Busker ♀
Rumours
- A group of adventurers are in town, mourning a fallen comrade.
- You may summon any elemental at Airship of the Ragpicker.
- The mayor is considering banning carriages from town. The streets are too narrow.
The Queueing Kettle
You can win a free drink if you beat the bartender in an arm wrestling match.
Menu
- Chicken Tortilla Soup. Fried corn tortillas in a spicy soup.
- Donut. Cake for breakfast, basically!
- Black Pudding. It's better if you don't ask.
Characters
- Taylor Cruise. Elf Tattooist ⚥
- Torek Kensley. Tiefling Acater ♂
- Kirsten Potter. Tiefling Dancer ♀
Rumours
- A stranger came to town, they have feet that look like bird talons.
- There's a vein of gold nearby.
- There seem to be more rats about.
The Knitting Coffer
The sign shows a man in full knight armor.
Menu
- Wren Pot Pie. More popular than you would think.
- Pepper Topped Flatbread. The red peppers on the flatbread are roasted.
- Cheddar Frittata. There is parsley on top.
Characters
- Stella Lord. Human Ringmaster ♀
- Sawyer Terryn. Half-Elf Bouncer ⚥
- Jenny Silvervalley. Elf Business Owner ♀
Rumours
- A travelling zoo is coming to town.
- An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a new type of ranged weapon which fires iron balls.
- There's a magical ring laying at the bottom of the lake.
The Foregoing Laundress
There is a big hole in the roof.
Menu
- Oatmeal. The steel cut oats retain maximum flavour potential.
- Hand Pies. A pie you can take on the road! Apple, Blueberry, or Cherry.
- Pumpkin Soup. The pumpkin's rich flavour makes a great soup.
Characters
- Tenjon Gellar. Dwarf Cooper ♂
- Enzo Hickory. Dwarf Waiter ♂
- Andrew Faelyn. Gnome Minister ♂
Rumours
- One of the local inns is said to also be a brothel.
- Werewolves have been seen nearby.
- A coven of witches have moved into the inn.
Dottie Snaketail's Inn
The front door to this tavern glows in the dark.
Menu
- Pan Fried Trout. Crispy!
- Puff Pastry. Good for breakfast or desert!
- Beef and Barley Soup. Beef broth with chunks of meat and veggies.
Characters
- Munir Truthseeker. Gnome Mercenary ♂
- Jakob Winter. Gnome Jeweler ♂
- Daniel Portman. Dwarf Druid ♂
Rumours
- The drinks in the tavern are watered down.
- A man has gone mad and is attempting to bring his wife back from the dead.
- A nearby cavern houses a long dead Lich's lair.
The Jupon And Manticore
Drinks are magically sent to your table after ordering.
Menu
- Gazpacho. Cold soup.
- Water. For boring people.
- Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.
Characters
- Maz Alhara. Human Acrobat ⚥
- Ahsoka Tawnyspots. Half-Orc Sheriff ♀
- Joel Carter. Dwarf Minister ♂
Rumours
- The King is rumored to have died, but the people have not been told.
- The local constable is a vampire.
- No one stays dead in the neighboring town.
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