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The Knowing Void Inn

Map of The Knowing Void Inn

This tavern rocks back and forth, as though it's on a boat. It is not.

Menu

  • Halfling Pretzels. Pretzels, but tiny.
  • Fried Trout. Sometimes the locals eat this off a stick.
  • Fried Potato Crisps. Like mom used to make.

Characters

  • Jeffrey Stoutheart. Gnome Sergeant ♂
  • Stephanie Autumn. Gnome Wagoner ♀
  • Felix Abasi. Half-Elf Scribe ♂

Rumours

  • The magistrate is thinking about arresting the townmaster.
  • Some of the beggars in town are only pretending to be poor.
  • The constable's wife is a hag in disguise.

The Anchorite And Friar

Map of The Anchorite And Friar

There is a large polished silver hanging behind the bar.

Menu

  • Corned Beef in Ginger Ale. Slow roasted in ale.
  • Bread Soup. Hope you like bread!
  • Potato Salad. Made with mayo.

Characters

  • Riley Spring. Tiefling Fighter ⚥
  • Isis Ellis. Half-Orc Countess ♀
  • Max Gaelen. Halfling Medic ⚥

Rumours

  • One man in town claims he can control insects.
  • A new weapons store is going to open soon.
  • The inn has a secret dungeon.

Bob Fordragon's Taphouse

Map of Bob Fordragon's Taphouse

You must be blindfolded before entering this tavern.

Menu

  • Fried Quail Egg. A delicate egg fried in a pan. Served with bacon.
  • Sphinx Brisket. Beef and pork cooked together.
  • Honey Glazed Ribs. Ribs in a honey glaze.

Characters

  • Aviad Roderick. Elf Book Binder ♂
  • Mercy Autumn. Half-Orc Writer ♀
  • Fiana Pierce. Tiefling Cleric ♀

Rumours

  • A large lizard was seen nearby.
  • Two orcs fought for dominance at Forge of the Page.
  • The lake nearby vanished five days ago.

The Pushing Cat

Map of The Pushing Cat

The upstairs is a bakery.

Menu

  • Cockatrice Soup. Tastes like evil chicken.
  • Potato Leek Soup. Creamy soup that's filling.
  • Bread Pudding. A delightful treat.

Characters

  • Gwendolyn Sweeny. Gnome Countess ♀
  • Tatiana Moontree. Elf Rogue ♀
  • Eden Ali. Half-Orc Chemist ⚥

Rumours

  • It's going to snow.
  • The nearby big city is starting to construct new walls.
  • The constable's wife is a hag in disguise.

The Trap And Argolet

Map of The Trap And Argolet

There is a large field for a popular sport played with a stick and ball behind this tavern.

Menu

  • Egg Drop Soup. Go to a place where the cook doesn't just drop an egg in soup.
  • Cheese Plate. A bunch of cheeses for the table.
  • Spinach Salad. Iron helps us play.

Characters

  • Erica Dempsy. Half-Elf Cooper ♀
  • Kael Wilbur. Gnome Bosun ♂
  • Mercy Kastrix. Human Innkeeper ♀

Rumours

  • The butcher uses humanoid meat.
  • A travelling zoo is coming to town.
  • A knight came to town last week riding a sphinx.

Jody Venomclaw's Inn

Map of Jody Venomclaw's Inn

This tavern has no kitchen.

Menu

  • Bread & Cheese. A tavern staple.
  • Worm Skewers. Please don't order this.
  • Mutton Shank. The mutton is particularly good.

Characters

  • Bart Potter. Halfling Loan Shark ♂
  • Jade Bloodhoof. Human Baker ♀
  • Frances Walker. Human Innkeeper ♀

Rumours

  • An alleycat was seen playing the lute.
  • The magistrate is going to arrest beggars.
  • The cook at the tavern will kill someone for the right price.

The Radiant Shout

Map of The Radiant Shout

No one may talk in this tavern.

Menu

  • Roasted Duck. A cute little duck. Roasted.
  • Red Wine. Regional specialty.
  • Porridge. Hot mush for breakfast!

Characters

  • Valeria Sten. Dwarf Makeup Artist ♀
  • Hugo Underhill. Gnome Builder ♂
  • Dwyer Roderick. Elf Pauper ♂

Rumours

  • The innkeeper lost the keys to each and every room.
  • The mayor is thinking about starting a town militia.
  • Travelers have found a hundred corpses at Temple of the Cooper.

Malik Hume's Taphouse

Map of Malik Hume's Taphouse

It's 20 degrees colder in this tavern than it is outside.

Menu

  • Dragon's Egg Omelette. The claim that this is made from real dragon eggs is highly suspect.
  • Mutton. Meat? We think.
  • Bear Meat Sausage. The bear meat is very hard to work with.

Characters

  • Ria Elonil. Halfling Butler ♀
  • River Northrend. Gnome Silversmith ⚥
  • Ned Selwyn. Gnome Cleric ♂

Rumours

  • The man in the corner is paying real silver for goblin ears.
  • A ghostly castle can be seen nearby on nights with a full moon.
  • Three people have gone missing from town.

The Scabbard And Bodkin

Map of The Scabbard And Bodkin

An illegal fight to the death fighter's tourney is run once a month in the basement.

Menu

  • Blackened Veggies. A mix of veggies on a skewer and cooked over and open flame.
  • Egg Drop Soup. Go to a place where the cook doesn't just drop an egg in soup.
  • Mal's Plate. a veggie offering.

Characters

  • Parker Willow. Halfling Medic ⚥
  • Fribbington Roundtree. Half-Orc Smuggler ⚥
  • Manuel Massa. Human Monk ♂

Rumours

  • If you go to Town of the Viking, you can be healed.
  • There is war brewing to the east.
  • A new weapons store is going to open soon.

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