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The Broadcasting Hide

Map of The Broadcasting Hide

Magical light floats above the patrons heads here.

Menu

  • Corned Beef in Ginger Ale. Slow roasted in ale.
  • Goat Feet. Who would think to serve this?
  • Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.

Characters

  • Brittany Altharia. Half-Elf Congresswoman ♀
  • Nalgar Bloodhoof. Human Bloodletter ♂
  • Dora Ironbolt. Dwarf Bard ♀

Rumours

  • A giant ape is said to live near Fog's Edge Outpost.
  • A large egg is near Saffron Crossing.
  • There's an ancient red dragon at Saffron Crossing.

The Perceiving Bawd

Map of The Perceiving Bawd

Ivy covers the front of the building.

Menu

  • Oatmeal. The steel cut oats retain maximum flavour potential.
  • Milk. There is parsley on top.
  • Egg and Sausage on Toast. A sandwich for breakfast.

Characters

  • Isabella Jones. Human Monk ♀
  • Storm Desolation. Tiefling Swineherd ♀
  • Caitlin Walker. Elf Hatter ♀

Rumours

  • The towns dogs have seemingly formed a gang.
  • One man claims dragons don't, and never have, existed.
  • Three wizards live at Dianne's Zeppelin.

The Prince And Pound

Map of The Prince And Pound

The bartender is a clockwork construct.

Menu

  • Brown Sugar Glazed Pork. Sweet and salty.
  • Bread Pudding. A delightful treat.
  • Mom's Meatloaf. Who's mom though?

Characters

  • Alondra Walker. Halfling Skomorokh ♀
  • Mia Miller. Human Mathematician ♀
  • Tavi Ashbringer. Gnome Marshall ♂

Rumours

  • A druid named Malfurian is willing to pay well for mistletoe.
  • A murderer has escaped from the town jail.
  • A new clothing store is going to open soon.

Hugh Jordan's Taphouse

Map of Hugh Jordan's Taphouse

The tavern has a fighting pit out back.

Menu

  • Fried Trout. Sometimes the locals eat this off a stick.
  • Sausage and Mustard. Served on a split roll.
  • Bowl of Ale. Ale served in a bowl so it's more like a meal!

Characters

  • Lisa Frost. Half-Elf Congresswoman ♀
  • Marilyn Silvervalley. Elf Juggler ♀
  • Amelia Ward. Half-Elf Cooper ♀

Rumours

  • Thieves have targeted nearby farms.
  • A painting was stolen from a powerful lord.
  • The bees here make the best honey.

The Attempting Stone

Map of The Attempting Stone

Large bay windows greet you as you approach the tavern.

Menu

  • Hot Coffee. Warm you up and give you a kick in the pants.
  • Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
  • Duck Egg Omelette. The chef stole the eggs himself. Ask him about it.

Characters

  • Hassan Deverin. Tiefling Astronomer ♂
  • Brianna Michaels. Half-Orc Hayward ♀
  • Avery Halgar. Dwarf Chimney Sweeper ⚥

Rumours

  • The King is looking to give aid to the poorest in the kingdom.
  • A large egg is near Neil's Arena.
  • The local cemetery has had various bodies dug up over the last few months.

The Urban Tome Taphouse

Map of The Urban Tome Taphouse

The sign above the door shows a sad looking man in a cage.

Menu

  • Potato Skins. Cheese and bacon baked in potato skins.
  • Egg and Sausage on Toast. A sandwich for breakfast.
  • Fried Quail Egg. A delicate egg fried in a pan. Served with bacon.

Characters

  • Sawyer Travis. Elf Ward ⚥
  • Clio Bowes. Dwarf Alcoholic ♀
  • Nick Roderick. Half-Elf Commissar ♂

Rumours

  • It's said that the magistrate's wife is actually well over 200 years old.
  • One dog in town is actually a polymorphed elf.
  • Trolls inhabit the nearby mountain range.

The Potable Armor Tavern

Map of The Potable Armor Tavern

Drinks here are served in fine crafted mugs.

Menu

  • Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
  • Duck Egg Omelette. The chef stole the eggs himself. Ask him about it.
  • Cold Cut Sandwich. Cold meat between bread.

Characters

  • Franklin Deakin. Elf Duke ♂
  • Hamad Magdrom. Dwarf Cleric ♂
  • Barty Treespeaker. Halfling Thief ♂

Rumours

  • Last week it rained frogs.
  • The local constable is a vampire.
  • There seem to be more rats about.

The Plush Whore

Map of The Plush Whore

This tavern specializes in bread. It smells amazing.

Menu

  • Clam Chowder. Fishy and delishy.
  • Cheese Pie. It's melty cheese. CHEEEEEESE!
  • Red Wine. The wine is perfectly aged.

Characters

  • Sumesh Crewe. Tiefling Animal Tamer ⚥
  • Kallum Abbey. Tiefling Outlander ♂
  • Sawyer Jayid. Tiefling Clerk ⚥

Rumours

  • is willing to buy magic items at a good price.
  • The statue at the entrance of town is actually a stone golem.
  • Horses from the stable keep winding up dead.

The Clerk And Haberdasher

Map of The Clerk And Haberdasher

The sign above the door has a painted black skull upon it.

Menu

  • Ham and Cheese on Toast. A toasted sandwich. Simple but delicious.
  • Oatmeal. The steel cut oats retain maximum flavour potential.
  • Candied Apples. Apple on a stick with candied topping.

Characters

  • Patrick Loch. Half-Orc Comedian ♂
  • Alexandra Winterheart. Halfling Soldier ♀
  • Avery Hickory. Tiefling Poet ♀

Rumours

  • Three people have gone missing from town.
  • Travelers have found a hundred corpses at Ice Crystals of the Stone.
  • It's said that bodies taken to Zeppelin of the Fangs may return to life.

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