Taverns
Locale
The Fragrant Grain Taphouse
A crystal ball sits on the bar, it looks as though it's filled with smoke.
Menu
- Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
- Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.
- Antipasto Platter. Meat and cheese and stuff.
Characters
- Sahin Roderick. Halfling Sorcerer ⚥
- Amy Nozzlenuck. Tiefling Librarian ♀
- Arthur Erwin. Dwarf Gladiator ♂
Rumours
- The Queen has been cursed.
- There's a mirror in one room at the inn which is actually a doorway to another world.
- Werewolves have been seen nearby.
The Finalizing Butcher
You must solve a puzzle to enter this tavern.
Menu
- Halfling Soup. I think there's freaking acorns in this.
- Hand Pies. A pie you can take on the road! Apple, Blueberry, or Cherry.
- Butter Carrots. Baby carrots swimming in butter.
Characters
- Sisco Duval. Dwarf Cook ⚥
- Shay Scott. Human Mason ♀
- Sahin El-Hasan. Dwarf Messenger ⚥
Rumours
- If you touch a glowing rock at Airship of the Inventors Ministry, you'll begin to age backward.
- The local cemetery has had various bodies dug up over the last few months.
- The mayor wants to have a festival.
The Harpy And Fowler
The floor is made of stone.
Menu
- Egg Drop Soup. Go to a place where the cook doesn't just drop an egg in soup.
- Mashed Cauliflower. I mean, I don't know who would order this. An elf probably.
- Sausage Ball. It's sausage, but in a ball.
Characters
- Crispin Spall. Dwarf Crime Boss ♂
- Sisco Gellar. Half-Elf Acrobat ⚥
- Harold Clarke. Gnome Cotter ♂
Rumours
- The mayor is considering banning carriages from town. The streets are too narrow.
- The baker lost his leg years ago when he was an adventurer.
- If you go to The Yellow Forge, you can be healed.
Ned Arrias's Tavern
The back room houses a small weapons shop.
Menu
- Minotaur Pie. A "meat" pie using a meat substitute. Good for those beings who perhaps share a common ancestor with beef.
- Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.
- Chef's Choice. We don't know what it's going to be, but it will be good.
Characters
- Linda Magdrom. Half-Orc Woodcutter ♀
- Rowan Hadwell. Gnome Sailor ⚥
- Ivana Anwen. Half-Elf Fletcher ♀
Rumours
- The town council answers to an evil god.
- It's almost time to pay taxes.
- It hasn't stopped raining in weeks because someone angered the gods.
The Naughty Water Inn
The signature drink here is called the Wailing Wight.
Menu
- Goose Eggs. Boiled, fried, or scrambled.
- Steak Burger. A thin burger patty on a toasted bun.
- Tortle Stew. Stew that tortles love, lots of fish!
Characters
- Frederick Walker. Halfling Spy ♂
- Max Enola. Elf Spy ⚥
- Cloee Wazels. Tiefling Botanist ♀
Rumours
- A strange clockwork machine has been seen in town at night.
- Ruins in the area show evidence that there was a battle fought long ago.
- An old wizard came to town claiming he had a magic book that can make stories become true.
The Ethical Wayfarer Inn
Ivy covers the front of the building.
Menu
- Halfling Hash. Hashed spuds with extra butter. Served in a bowl the perfect size for any Halfling.
- Tortle Stew. Stew that tortles love, lots of fish!
- Blackened Veggies. A mix of veggies on a skewer and cooked over and open flame.
Characters
- Miriam Zaros. Human Detective ♀
- Timo Bozier. Halfling Captain ♀
- Lois Pierce. Halfling Painter ♀
Rumours
- The members of the hunting lodge are about to leave and hunt down a weretiger.
- The King is rumored to have died, but the people have not been told.
- It hasn't rained for weeks because someone angered the gods.
The Orienteering Frong
The bar is wet.
Menu
- Adventurer's Meal. Big piece of meat, meet two slices of bread. Take it on the go!
- Mal's Plate. a veggie offering.
- Red Wine. Why no spaghetti?
Characters
- Doran Moran. Tiefling Tattooist ⚥
- Nico Duval. Elf Crime Boss ♂
- Rowan Weston. Dwarf Athlete ⚥
Rumours
- The tavern owner feeds customers who don't pay to his dogs.
- is willing to buy magic items at a good price.
- The barkeep will arm wrestle for money.
The Bulbous Binder Tavern
There is a jousting tourney held once a month out back.
Menu
- Ploughman's Lunch. Hard boiled egg, shaved meat, cheese, bread, and preserves.
- Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!
- Sharp Cheese. Perfect pairing with the wine.
Characters
- Talia Norman. Tiefling Courtier ♀
- Peter Jordan. Tiefling Attendant ♂
- Jill Pierce. Elf Druid ♀
Rumours
- The blacksmith used to be a wizard.
- A man in town is a traveller looking to fight the strongest man in each town.
- A new clothing store is going to open soon.
The Lizard And Spy
An aroma of sulfur and rot emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Shredded Beef. Served on tortillas.
- Apple Fritter. Chunks of apple battered and fried.
- Druid Wrap. Veggies on some weird green flat bread.
Characters
- Kasim Adir. Half-Elf Illuminator ♂
- Delia Selentia. Halfling Seamstress ♀
- Clark Lighthands. Halfling Weaver ♂
Rumours
- A group of adventurers are warning people that a dragon is coming.
- There are no animals in the forest anymore.
- Yuan-ti have been seen nearby, supposedly.
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