Taverns
Locale
The Melodic Cardinal
Help is wanted here. They need a new bartender.
Menu
- Horn of Heimdall. A drinking horn the size of a horse's leg. If you finish it, you get your name carved on the wall of heroes.
- Sausage Ball. It's sausage, but in a ball.
- Meatballs on rice. Why no spaghetti?
Characters
- Eldar Altharia. Human Paladin ♂
- Bundringo Lesley. Human Bailiff ⚥
- Nayeli Altharia. Human Urchin ♀
Rumours
- The woman who cleans the inn only works at night and has never been seen in the day.
- An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a flying machine.
- Some of the beggars in town are only pretending to be poor.
The Loving Stool
There are ghostly moans and wails coming from the basement of this tavern.
Menu
- Goat Feet. Who would think to serve this?
- Pasta Salad. Usually served as a side.
- Fried Trout. Sometimes the locals eat this off a stick.
Characters
- Alaysia Gellar. Dwarf Ferryman ♀
- Otto Orsan. Halfling Cartographer ♂
- Luthor Zantus. Halfling Comedian ♂
Rumours
- Winter is going to be exceptionally rough this year.
- There was a bar fight in the tavern last night.
- There was a fight in a nearby city at the docks.
The Shaking Knight Taphouse
The floor is made of stone.
Menu
- Kobold Tail. Delicious tangy meat of some sort. Hopefully not real kobold!
- Dill Yogurt Dip. Served with raw veggies for dipping.
- Beef and Barley Soup. Beef broth with chunks of meat and veggies.
Characters
- Honey Duffield. Half-Orc Cotter ♀
- Durante Ghani. Half-Orc Chancellor ♂
- Alicia Huon. Elf Gunsmith ♀
Rumours
- An iron golem protects the town from enemies, though no one has ever seen him.
- was killed by zombies.
- A circus is coming to town.
The Ignoring Lizard
A crystal ball sits on the bar, it looks as though it's filled with smoke.
Menu
- Tentacle Stew. It's delicious if you close your eyes.
- Potato Skins. Cheese and bacon baked in potato skins.
- Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.
Characters
- Elana Reddy. Halfling Ranger ♀
- Wendall Pierce. Gnome Thief ♂
- Mona Hynes. Halfling Taxidermist ♀
Rumours
- The baker's wife hasn't been seen in days.
- A travelling zoo is coming to town.
- A cow was born nearby with two heads.
The Zesty Thimblerigger
The tavern has a secret dungeon in the basement.
Menu
- Lizard Gruel. Yup. Just what it sounds like.
- Apple Pie. The absolute best item on the menu.
- Tortellini. A pasta dish with tomato sauce.
Characters
- Bundringo Ferrier. Gnome Skomorokh ⚥
- Brom Marshall. Elf Pauper ♂
- Renee Briggs. Halfling Sorcerer ♀
Rumours
- A widow has been seen sneaking into the magistrate's home at night.
- A stranger came to town in the middle of the night.
- An old crone promised that a wave was going to come soon and wash away the sinners.
The Charming Flume Inn
It's 20 degrees colder in this tavern than it is outside.
Menu
- Fried Cockatrice. Delicious and bad for you.
- Raw Veggies. Perfect if you're trying to stay healthy, or just hate yourself!
- Cockatrice Soup. Tastes like evil chicken.
Characters
- Mace Molyneaux. Half-Elf Diviner ♂
- Calla Barlow. Half-Orc Scop ♀
- Robert Faelyn. Half-Orc Tattooist ♂
Rumours
- The water in the nearby lake can poison you.
- The woman who works at the inn is a medusa. That's why she always wears a hat.
- The members of the hunting lodge are about to leave and hunt down a weretiger.
The Tome And Viking
Magic users are banned from this tavern.
Menu
- Boiled Sausage. A big link of sausage that's bloated from being boiled.
- Rock Stew. It's not actually rocks ...
- Horn of Heimdall. A drinking horn the size of a horse's leg. If you finish it, you get your name carved on the wall of heroes.
Characters
- Luna Hume. Dwarf Clown ♀
- Bernie Northrend. Gnome Bear Leader ⚥
- Simon Carson. Dwarf Refugee ♂
Rumours
- A large egg is near Menhir of the Mummer.
- Orcs carried off several townsfolk.
- The King is looking to give aid to the poorest in the kingdom.
Tiffany Nighy's Tavern
No candles or torches are lit in this tavern at night.
Menu
- Crow's Dinner. A mix of nuts, sweets, and hard bread.
- Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.
- Porridge. Hot mush for breakfast!
Characters
- Tanar Swiftfoot. Gnome Executioner ♂
- Vidar Snaketail. Half-Orc Marshall ♂
- Walter Walker. Human Bloodletter ♂
Rumours
- The armorer for the king has been turned into a horse by dark magic.
- Lord Grandborne is coming to town.
- The butcher uses humanoid meat.
The Yelling Sheperd
This tavern appears to be snoring.
Menu
- Worm Skewers. Please don't order this.
- Gingerbread Cookie. A delicious treat.
- Bread Pudding. A delightful treat.
Characters
- Llewelyn Willow. Halfling Ringmaster ♂
- Diego Pierre-Dupois. Halfling Tailor ♂
- Katinka Maelor. Halfling Bargeman ♀
Rumours
- An undead adventurer saved a princess.
- A brother and sister are said to be able to speak to one another in their heads.
- A kraken was seen at the coast.
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