Taverns
Locale
The Mercenary And Parapet
The only chairs here are big cushions on the ground.
Menu
- Egg Drop Soup. Go to a place where the cook doesn't just drop an egg in soup.
- Spiced Cherries. Unique to this region.
- Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.
Characters
- Riley Donovan. Tiefling Dealer ♀
- Eden Morningstar. Elf Essayist ⚥
- Bedelia Zantus. Half-Elf Pastry Chef ♀
Rumours
- is willing to buy magic items at a good price.
- Two orcs fought for dominance at Marek's Town.
- The King is looking to give aid to the poorest in the kingdom.
William Thorn's Taphouse
The tavern is staffed by maniacal goblins.
Menu
- Egg on Toast. Can't beat this simple breakfast!
- Worm Skewers. Please don't order this.
- Bear Meat Sausage. The bear meat is very hard to work with.
Characters
- Avital Korsk. Tiefling Prophet ♂
- Helena Windrunner. Human Assassin ♀
- Ashley Loch. Gnome Chef ♀
Rumours
- Travelers have found a hundred corpses at Cassie's Continent.
- The mayor is thinking about starting a town militia.
- The King is thinking about forgiving taxes this year.
Magda Mazdan's Taphouse
Ivy covers the front of the building.
Menu
- Gazpacho. Cold soup.
- Garlic Bread. Bread that's garlicy.
- Surf and Turf. Steak and Shrimp.
Characters
- Richard Scott. Gnome Ranger ♂
- Yasmeen Selwyn. Half-Elf Gambler ♀
- Kasim Annveg. Dwarf Rogue ♂
Rumours
- More than one dragon has been seen nearby.
- A new clothing store is going to open soon.
- It's almost time to pay taxes.
Phoebe Marshall's Inn
There's a large dance floor here, and a band playing at all hours.
Menu
- Plum Sauce. Served with crusty bread.
- Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.
- Meat Pie. Shredded beef in a pie crust.
Characters
- Dov Wood. Human Archivist ♂
- Jonas Hamlin. Elf Brasier ♂
- Yasmeen Briggs. Dwarf Inquisitor ♀
Rumours
- A door to the underworld is hidden in town.
- An elf named Raven who came to town yesterday spent hundreds of years alone in the forest.
- The innkeeper lost the keys to each and every room.
The Quartermaster And Nun
There are bowls of nuts on each table, and spaced out down the length of the bar.
Menu
- Mal's Plate. a veggie offering.
- Lamb Shanks. Who shanked those poor lambs?
- Fried Quail Egg. A delicate egg fried in a pan. Served with bacon.
Characters
- Omar Zantus. Half-Orc Blacksmith ♂
- Isabelle Enola. Halfling Charlatan ♀
- Marge Alard. Dwarf Host ♀
Rumours
- A writer is interviewing local people for some book.
- Two kids went missing last week. This morning, they showed up in the middle of town, five years older.
- There's a weird law on the town books that no one may eat between midnight and dawn.
The Prestigious Lion
A mug of light ale is a regular mug of ale with half of it poured out on the ground.
Menu
- Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.
- Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
- Chicken Soup. When the place is out of noodles.
Characters
- Sawyer Brown. Half-Orc Troubadour ⚥
- Llewelyn Goldtree. Elf Prophet ♂
- Parsons Miller. Tiefling Hersir ♂
Rumours
- An elf named Cameron lost his wife recently.
- A man in town is a traveller looking to fight the strongest man in each town.
- is willing to buy magic items at a good price.
Joseph Horrig's Taphouse
You must answer a riddle to enter this watering hole.
Menu
- Beggar's Pie. Cheap meat in a pie.
- Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.
- Hand Pies. A pie you can take on the road! Apple, Blueberry, or Cherry.
Characters
- Akasha Pierre-Dupois. Half-Elf Architect ♀
- Kendra Marshall. Half-Orc Bear Leader ♀
- Charlie Dunstan. Elf Wizard ⚥
Rumours
- One man claims dragons don't, and never have, existed.
- The barkeep likes to get in fights.
- It hasn't rained for weeks because someone angered the gods.
The Nun And Tutor
Wild birds are lining the rooftops.
Menu
- Chicken Tortilla Soup. Fried corn tortillas in a spicy soup.
- Pasta Salad. Usually served as a side.
- Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.
Characters
- Olivier Selentia. Human Physician ⚥
- Nelson Mehmed. Dwarf Noble ♂
- Bashara Molyneaux. Gnome Shaman ♀
Rumours
- The nearby pond has a sea monster of some sort in it.
- The constable's wife is a hag in disguise.
- The members of the hunting lodge are about to leave and hunt down a weretiger.
Del Gemleaf's Tavern
Drinks are magically sent to your table after ordering.
Menu
- Maple Brown Sugar Pecans. Snack while you drink.
- Dragon's Egg Omelette. The claim that this is made from real dragon eggs is highly suspect.
- Giant Spider Legs. Giants eat them, why not us? Cooked over flame.
Characters
- Nev Duval. Half-Elf Cutpurse ♂
- Marilyn Adir. Tiefling Fletcher ♀
- Eldar Spall. Elf Baker ♂
Rumours
- A woman was seen flying at midnight last night.
- The barkeep lost his eye in a war.
- The ale at the bar is non-alcoholic.
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