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The Raven And Pelican

Map of The Raven And Pelican

There's a small pond full of fish in the center of this tavern.

Menu

  • Pickled Beans. Great crunch and acidity.
  • Goat Stew. Hearty stew with stringy goat meat.
  • Mutton Shank. The mutton is particularly good.

Characters

  • Sahin Bradley. Tiefling Con Artist ⚥
  • Honey Michaels. Elf Naperer ♀
  • Canton Shad. Tiefling Furniture Maker ♂

Rumours

  • It was raining gold pieces last night.
  • No one stays dead in the neighboring town.
  • The king was assassinated by lizard folk.

The Vague Cobbler

Map of The Vague Cobbler

The sign shows a man in full knight armor.

Menu

  • Meatballs on rice. Why no spaghetti?
  • Mashed Cauliflower. I mean, I don't know who would order this. An elf probably.
  • Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.

Characters

  • Phoebe Frogsong. Halfling Illuminator ♀
  • William Gellar. Half-Orc Blacksmith ♂
  • Cordelia Lord. Human Gardener ♀

Rumours

  • The blacksmith here is thought to be an Oni.
  • A pack of wolves have been prowling about at night.
  • A door to the underworld is hidden in town.

The Osprey And Cartographer

Map of The Osprey And Cartographer

Everything on the menu is written in Orcish

Menu

  • Ham and Cheese on Toast. A toasted sandwich. Simple but delicious.
  • Worm Skewers. Please don't order this.
  • Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.

Characters

  • Dieter Bloodhoof. Gnome Rogue ♂
  • Euphy Colman. Gnome Shaman ♀
  • Celina Wazels. Human Fighter ♀

Rumours

  • That mangy dog everyone keeps seeing is a wizard in disguise.
  • An old crone promised that a wave was going to come soon and wash away the sinners.
  • A princess is hiding out in town because she refuses to marry someone.

The Shield And Quartermaster

Map of The Shield And Quartermaster

Meals here are served on fine china.

Menu

  • Ploughman's Lunch. Hard boiled egg, shaved meat, cheese, bread, and preserves.
  • Golden Potatoes. Small round yellow potatoes roasted and topped with melted butter.
  • Chef Special. Let the cook give you whatever he wants.

Characters

  • Samir Schmidt. Tiefling Ropemaker ♂
  • Elise Simpson. Gnome Artist ♀
  • Maz Hamid. Gnome Writer ⚥

Rumours

  • A stranger came to town, they have feet that look like bird talons.
  • There was a fight in a nearby city at the docks.
  • A princess is hiding out in town because she refuses to marry someone.

The Binder And Woman

Map of The Binder And Woman

The walls of this tavern randomly change colors every few minutes.

Menu

  • Brownbuds. Elves eat this. Some sort of radish, baked.
  • Water. For boring people.
  • 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

  • Tavi El-Hasan. Halfling Bodyguard ♂
  • Taylor Huon. Half-Orc Hofmeister ⚥
  • Riley Black. Halfling Monk ⚥

Rumours

  • It's said that bodies taken to The Sangria Camp may return to life.
  • An adventuring party went to fight a dragon nearby but they never returned.
  • A spirit is said to haunt the woods.

The Indigo Whore Taphouse

Map of The Indigo Whore Taphouse

The front door to this tavern glows in the dark.

Menu

  • Gin. Where the juice?
  • White Wine. A classic.
  • Sausage Pizza. Sausage and sauce on dough, baked.

Characters

  • Maddie Mervor. Dwarf Hayward ♀
  • Leif Echols. Half-Elf Jester ♂
  • Stella Faelyn. Half-Orc Storyteller ♀

Rumours

  • A clan of orcs set up camp nearby.
  • There is a sword lost in the forest which is said to have power against dragons.
  • The trees in the nearby woods have been moving around.

The Moist Boothman

Map of The Moist Boothman

There's a sign on the wall that says 'no thaumaturgy'.

Menu

  • Raw Veggies. Perfect if you're trying to stay healthy, or just hate yourself!
  • Mom's Meatloaf. Who's mom though?
  • Halfling Pretzels. Pretzels, but tiny.

Characters

  • Eden Norton. Human Witchdoctor ⚥
  • Jerome Malfoy. Tiefling Judge ♂
  • Janette Ghani. Tiefling Diplomat ♀

Rumours

  • One dog in town is actually a polymorphed elf.
  • The townmaster wants to build a clocktower in the center of town.
  • A travelling salesman is coming to town.

The Landing Lady

Map of The Landing Lady

There is a big hole in the roof.

Menu

  • Creamy Chicken Soup. Soup made with a cream base.
  • Beef Cheeks in Red Wine. We're not telling you which cheeks.
  • Garlic Bread. Bread that's garlicy.

Characters

  • Bob Summer. Elf Writer ♂
  • Kirsten Stonestorm. Half-Orc Barbarian ♀
  • Kelsey Gale. Half-Orc Business Owner ♀

Rumours

  • Orcs carried off several townsfolk.
  • It's said that bodies taken to The Dandelion Claw may return to life.
  • A masked man has been seen in town. He broke up a robbery.

The Ending Fangs

Map of The Ending Fangs

There are bookshelves lining the walls here.

Menu

  • Lamb Shanks. Who shanked those poor lambs?
  • Raw Veggies. Perfect if you're trying to stay healthy, or just hate yourself!
  • Corned Beef in Ginger Ale. Slow roasted in ale.

Characters

  • Kiran Alma. Dwarf Shepherd ♂
  • Sawyer Ferrier. Tiefling Missionary ⚥
  • Sumesh Haggard. Halfling Goldsmith ⚥

Rumours

  • A coven of witches have moved into the inn.
  • A nearby cavern houses a long dead Lich's lair.
  • The prince's betrothal was not blessed by the king.

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