Taverns
Locale
The Hypothesizing Tithe
This tavern is situated in the middle of a large lake. There's a ferry to the door for 3 cp.
Menu
- Roc Leg. Fried and meant for twenty.
- Roasted Duck. A cute little duck. Roasted.
- Butternut Squash Soup. it's very, very orange.
Characters
- Olivier Deadeye. Half-Elf Street Performer ⚥
- Mia Pierce. Tiefling Herald ♀
- Blake Sams. Tiefling Paladin ⚥
Rumours
- The townmaster is looking for adventurers for some quest.
- That earthquake last week had something to do with giants.
- Last week someone caught a fish with a human face in the pond.
The Querulous Lynx
The upstairs is a bakery.
Menu
- One pan Minotaur Steak. A massive steak cooked with potatoes.
- Bread Soup. Hope you like bread!
- Baked Eggplant. It's a vegetable, not an egg! I know eggs aren't even purple!
Characters
- Tarc Fallenoak. Gnome Shaman ♂
- Edmond Harber. Human Notary ♂
- Josua Rucker. Dwarf Sorcerer ♂
Rumours
- The trees here are alive.
- Orcs carried off several townsfolk.
- A band of goblins sacked a nearby town.
The Causing Plowman
The tender here has two heads.
Menu
- Worm Skewers. Please don't order this.
- Sharp Cheese. Perfect pairing with the wine.
- Adventurer's Stew. A hearty stew served in a bread bowl.
Characters
- Mugheer Alhara. Tiefling Smuggler ♂
- Fiana Ironwill. Dwarf Silversmith ♀
- Talia Grail. Gnome Flautist ♀
Rumours
- A kraken was seen at the coast.
- The royal children are bratty and The King is looking to ship them off to other lands.
- A knight came to town last week riding a sphinx.
The Storing Chandler
The beds are full and luxurious.
Menu
- Fried Cockatrice. Delicious and bad for you.
- Hand Pies. A pie you can take on the road! Apple, Blueberry, or Cherry.
- Cockatrice Wings. Fried in oil.
Characters
- Liara Roundtree. Elf Stablehand ♀
- Llewelyn Mowbry. Tiefling Pupil ♂
- Charlie Weston. Half-Elf Clockkeeper ⚥
Rumours
- The old woman who lives in the cabin just outside of town is a witch.
- There's a cursed sword in the armory.
- There's a magical ring laying at the bottom of the lake.
Shannon Elonil's Tavern
A mug of light ale is a regular mug of ale with half of it poured out on the ground.
Menu
- Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.
- Raw Veggies. Perfect if you're trying to stay healthy, or just hate yourself!
- Smoked Sausage. Extra smoke is extra great.
Characters
- Elias Reece. Half-Elf Beggar ♂
- Torek Darwin. Half-Elf Animal Tamer ♂
- Jericho Bladefist. Half-Elf Chaplain ♂
Rumours
- If you want to see a giant dog, you need only go to The Emerald Outpost.
- An elf named Raven who came to town yesterday spent hundreds of years alone in the forest.
- The water in the nearby lake can heal you.
Isabelle Hemlock's Tavern
An aroma of sulfur and rot emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Black Pudding. It's better if you don't ask.
- Apple Pie. The absolute best item on the menu.
- Mutton. Meat? We think.
Characters
- Rowan Wrynn. Gnome Madame ⚥
- Reeve Hillard. Half-Elf Necromancer ♂
- Sam Everett. Half-Orc Dealer ♂
Rumours
- The local constable is a vampire.
- The mayor wants to have a festival.
- The local inn is going out of business.
The Sewing Trap
The front door to this tavern glows in the dark.
Menu
- Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
- Beef Cheeks in Red Wine. We're not telling you which cheeks.
- Golden Potatoes. Small round yellow potatoes roasted and topped with melted butter.
Characters
- Monty Ashbringer. Dwarf Shipwright ♂
- Orren Connington. Tiefling Physician ♂
- Bashara Hume. Human Charioteer ♀
Rumours
- The barkeep lost his eye in a war.
- The cook at the tavern will kill someone for the right price.
- Dwarves dug out a hideout hundreds of years ago nearby, but no one can find it.
Ego Joybrook's Taphouse
This tavern is filled with the delicious scent of fresh baked bread. They don't sell bread.
Menu
- Pork Spare Ribs. Add some dragon sauce to heat things up.
- Fruit Blend. Banana, apple, pineapple, and cherries mixed together.
- Mashed Cauliflower. I mean, I don't know who would order this. An elf probably.
Characters
- Sumesh Goldpetal. Half-Elf Tutor ⚥
- Canton Payne. Half-Elf Captain ♂
- Blake Wilbur. Half-Orc Charlatan ⚥
Rumours
- An iron golem protects the town from enemies, though no one has ever seen him.
- Thieves have targeted nearby farms.
- There's a weird law on the town books that no one may eat between midnight and dawn.
The Vain Zebra
This tavern rocks back and forth, as though it's on a boat. It is not.
Menu
- Flame Roasted Pepper. A red pepper roasted over, duh, flame.
- Tortle Stew. Stew that tortles love, lots of fish!
- Cheese Pie. It's melty cheese. CHEEEEEESE!
Characters
- Emily Rucker. Half-Orc Charlatan ♀
- Geoffrey Freeman. Gnome Apothecary ♂
- Isabella Marshall. Dwarf Mathematician ♀
Rumours
- Bandits are waiting to pounce on unsuspecting travellers outside of town.
- There is a chest full of weapons buried somewhere in town.
- A manticore is hunting a group of adventurers who killed her mate.
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