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The Acolyte And Ell

Map of The Acolyte And Ell

There are two signs to this tavern, each with a different name.

Menu

  • Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.
  • Ale. A tavern staple.
  • Bread & Cheese. A tavern staple.

Characters

  • Tamsin Alma. Gnome Medic ♀
  • Jarrad Bluepetal. Elf Hired Muscle ♂
  • Ria Hickory. Half-Elf Loan Shark ♀

Rumours

  • An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a new type of ranged weapon which fires iron balls.
  • A town to the north was swallowed up by a sinkhole.
  • There is war brewing to the east.

Petra Mattell's Inn

Map of Petra Mattell's Inn

This tavern appears to be snoring.

Menu

  • Roasted Turkey. Served with gravy and mashed potatoes.
  • Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!
  • Wood Elf Salad. A mix of lettuce and veggies fit for a wood elf!

Characters

  • Arthur Hasan. Human Journalist ♂
  • Charlie Grief. Tiefling Bard ⚥
  • Jaden Barrow. Human Shaman ♂

Rumours

  • The butcher is thought to be a zombie.
  • The barkeep will arm wrestle for money.
  • The barkeep and his wife are polyamorous.

The Budgeting Cry

Map of The Budgeting Cry

This tavern has no kitchen.

Menu

  • Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.
  • Egg and Sausage on Toast. A sandwich for breakfast.
  • Cheese Pie. It's melty cheese. CHEEEEEESE!

Characters

  • Zyra Ironlatch. Dwarf Fighter ♀
  • Christopher Quinn. Elf Scop ♂
  • Faed Bergel. Gnome Warlock ♂

Rumours

  • A local girl has gone missing.
  • The barkeep and his wife are polyamorous.
  • It's almost time to pay taxes.

The Mean Cutpurse Inn

Map of The Mean Cutpurse Inn

There's a well in the front yard of this tavern.

Menu

  • Oatmeal. The steel cut oats retain maximum flavour potential.
  • Brownbuds. Elves eat this. Some sort of radish, baked.
  • Boar Meat Sausage. The chef has a special spice blend in the sausage.

Characters

  • Brienna Quinn. Elf Tanner ♀
  • Parker Shadowmourne. Half-Elf Chemist ⚥
  • Elvira Selwyn. Half-Elf Page ♀

Rumours

  • An iron golem protects the town from enemies, though no one has ever seen him.
  • The mayor is thinking about starting a town militia.
  • There's a cursed sword in the armory.

The Lumpish Barter

Map of The Lumpish Barter

This tavern has a few private eating rooms that can be rented.

Menu

  • Fried Chicken. Chicken that's been fried in oil.
  • Lasagna. Classic pasta dish.
  • Halfling Pretzels. Pretzels, but tiny.

Characters

  • Fiona Kusheth. Gnome Governess ♀
  • Drangor Reece. Halfling Squire ♂
  • Doran Cinders. Tiefling Lecturer ⚥

Rumours

  • One dog in town is actually a polymorphed elf.
  • A new clothing store is going to open soon.
  • Someone summoned a demon.

The Sexy Spy Taphouse

Map of The Sexy Spy Taphouse

One window of this tavern is shattered.

Menu

  • Fried Trout. Sometimes the locals eat this off a stick.
  • Orc Mash. A mash made for orcs, not from orc. Whatever meat, veggies, etc is laying around.
  • Sausage Ball. It's sausage, but in a ball.

Characters

  • Gwen Dempsy. Gnome Carpenter ♀
  • Brienna Quicktongue. Gnome Crime Boss ♀
  • Galvur Norman. Halfling Butcher ♂

Rumours

  • The prince's betrothal was not blessed by the king.
  • The water in the nearby lake can heal you.
  • The best breakfast you can get is served at Shipwreck of the Butte.

Brenda Scourge's Taphouse

Map of Brenda Scourge's Taphouse

The tender here has two heads.

Menu

  • Beef and Barley Soup. Beef broth with chunks of meat and veggies.
  • Smoked Sausage. Extra smoke is extra great.
  • Candied Apples. Apple on a stick with candied topping.

Characters

  • Cassius Ferrier. Half-Elf Fixer ♂
  • Cyntia Greenflower. Elf Writer ♀
  • Shay Banes. Halfling Mercenary ♀

Rumours

  • It hasn't rained for weeks because someone angered the gods.
  • Three wizards live at Otto's Colossal Turtle.
  • A nearby farm has a miniature horse.

The Lustrous Hydrus Inn

Map of The Lustrous Hydrus Inn

There are not stools, chairs, or tables in this tavern.

Menu

  • Chef Salad. Lettuce, some meat, some... what is that thing? It's good, whatever it is!
  • Bacon Lettuce and Tomato sandwich. A BLT. Duh.
  • Pumpkin Soup. The pumpkin's rich flavour makes a great soup.

Characters

  • Owen Sweeny. Dwarf Craftsperson ♂
  • Riley Roundtree. Halfling Wagoner ⚥
  • Helsora Amal. Half-Orc Houndmaster ♀

Rumours

  • A travelling salesman came last night looking to sell stolen goods.
  • If you want to see a giant dog, you need only go to Hideaway Ruins.
  • There was a fight in a nearby city at the docks.

Morwen Grief's Tavern

Map of Morwen Grief's Tavern

This tavern is filled with the delicious scent of fresh baked bread. They don't sell bread.

Menu

  • Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
  • Golden Potatoes. Small round yellow potatoes roasted and topped with melted butter.
  • Lizard Gruel. Yup. Just what it sounds like.

Characters

  • Simon Spall. Halfling Debt Collector ♂
  • Jayson Banes. Dwarf Mercer ♂
  • John Shad. Dwarf Wizard ♂

Rumours

  • Giants have been spotted prowling along the countryside.
  • The Goldenrod Tree provides a steady supply of peons.
  • is on the run from someone.

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