Taverns
Locale
The Potable Hydrus
The bartender collects foreign coins.
Menu
- Beef and Pears. Meat and fruit together? Who would have thought?
- Mal's Plate. a veggie offering.
- Cedar Smoked Salmon. A classic pairing for white wine.
Characters
- Fiana Deadeye. Dwarf Dutchess ♀
- Ivana Rana. Tiefling Gentleman ♀
- Morwen Banes. Tiefling Judge ♀
Rumours
- There is an ooze living in the local church.
- Last week it rained frogs.
- A man new to town is selling magical weapons.
The Lumpish Kettle Tavern
The chairs are padded and musty.
Menu
- Black Pudding. It's better if you don't ask.
- Spiced Tomato Soup. Tomato soup with a spicy kick.
- Cherry Bread. Sweet cake like bread with candied cherries throughout.
Characters
- Chloe Marshall. Tiefling Juggler ♀
- Katrina Thom. Half-Elf Guard ♀
- Clementine Skullcrusher. Half-Orc Cardinal ♀
Rumours
- The nearby big city is starting to construct new walls.
- A town to the north was swallowed up by a sinkhole.
- A cow was born nearby with two heads.
The Frozen Nobleman Taphouse
Water runs continuously down the walls. No one knows where it comes from.
Menu
- Egg Roll. Delicious food from another land.
- Porridge. Hot mush for breakfast!
- Collard Greens. Iron helps us play.
Characters
- Eliot Miller. Halfling Cobbler ♂
- Sigrid Wrynn. Elf Bear Leader ♀
- Logan Pierce. Halfling Gambler ♂
Rumours
- A spirit is said to haunt the woods.
- Orcs carried off several townsfolk.
- The local magistrate is about to raise taxes.
The Sending Topaz
The front door to this tavern glows in the dark.
Menu
- Honey Glazed Ribs. Ribs in a honey glaze.
- Carrot Cake. Great choice for dessert!
- Lizard Gruel. Yup. Just what it sounds like.
Characters
- Alondra AnaanShan. Human Scientist ♀
- Parker Hawkwing. Half-Orc Animal Tamer ⚥
- Lincoln Hawkwing. Elf Singer ♂
Rumours
- An old wizard came to town claiming he had a magic book that can make stories become true.
- The local cemetery has had various bodies dug up over the last few months.
- A coven of witches have moved into the inn.
Peter Mossrock's Tavern
It's uncomfortably warm inside.
Menu
- Bean Salad. Some beans. There's white beans, and red ones, and, um these dark ones.
- Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.
- Halfling Pretzels. Pretzels, but tiny.
Characters
- Sam Silvervalley. Half-Elf Jeweler ♂
- Libby Nighy. Elf Wagoner ♀
- Ivana Mervor. Halfling Sorcerer ♀
Rumours
- Horses from the stable keep winding up dead.
- A nearby cavern houses a long dead Lich's lair.
- Lord Grandborne is coming to town.
The Determining Unicorn
There's a large dance floor here, and a band playing at all hours.
Menu
- Battered Toast. A breakfast specialty, bread battered in egg and fried.
- Dumplings. Served in chicken broth.
- Spiced Tomato Soup. Tomato soup with a spicy kick.
Characters
- Reuben Travis. Elf Exorcist ♂
- Balian Freeman. Tiefling Model ♂
- Frederick Knight. Elf Road Master ♂
Rumours
- There was a fight in a nearby city at the docks.
- A nearby farm is haunted.
- The rats in town are becoming more numerous.
The Fancy Dragon Inn
This tavern rocks back and forth, as though it's on a boat. It is not.
Menu
- Maple Brown Sugar Pecans. Snack while you drink.
- Skillet Fried Potatoes. Thinly cut and fried with chopped onions.
- Pork Spare Ribs. Add some dragon sauce to heat things up.
Characters
- Heidi Shalamayne. Half-Elf Executioner ♀
- Cyntia Marshall. Half-Elf Prophet ♀
- Hamad Wright. Gnome Sergeant At Arms ♂
Rumours
- A knight came to town last week riding a sphinx.
- A clan of orcs set up camp nearby.
- It's said a farmer found a mummy when a section of his land caved in.
The Doubling Stool
There is a jousting tourney held once a month out back.
Menu
- Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!
- Kobold Tail. Delicious tangy meat of some sort. Hopefully not real kobold!
- Ham and Cheese on Toast. A toasted sandwich. Simple but delicious.
Characters
- Nico Hawkwing. Elf Rogue ♂
- Sarab Banes. Halfling Alcoholic ⚥
- Jerome James. Half-Elf Sage ♂
Rumours
- A travelling zoo is coming to town.
- The water in the nearby lake can poison you.
- The constable had to flee town after killing a man.
The Loathsome Lion
A lute floats in the corner, playing a tune magically.
Menu
- Mom's Meatloaf. Who's mom though?
- Salted Lizard Eyes. Sometimes orcs order this.
- Lamb Chops. Don't think about the cute little lamb when you eat these.
Characters
- Vuska Pierce. Gnome Architect ♀
- Alyx Quietfoot. Gnome Alcoholic ♀
- Finley Beech. Dwarf Warlock ⚥
Rumours
- There was a fight in a nearby city at the docks.
- Trolls inhabit the nearby mountain range.
- An old wizard came to town claiming he had a magic book that can make stories become true.
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