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The Arising Knife

Map of The Arising Knife

The front door to this tavern glows in the dark.

Menu

  • Spinach Salad. Iron helps us play.
  • Meat Pie. Shredded beef in a pie crust.
  • Bog Beetle Skewers. Fat boiled beetles on a stick.

Characters

  • Bernie Bladefist. Tiefling Cultist ⚥
  • Hiram Pierce. Human Mercer ♂
  • Badaar Zaki. Elf Druid ♂

Rumours

  • There is war brewing to the east.
  • A halfling named Cade was found dead last night.
  • A druid named Malfurian is willing to pay well for mistletoe.

The Melodic Plate Taphouse

Map of The Melodic Plate Taphouse

Card games are prohibited in this establishment.

Menu

  • Sausage and Mustard. Served on a split roll.
  • Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!
  • Horn of Heimdall. A drinking horn the size of a horse's leg. If you finish it, you get your name carved on the wall of heroes.

Characters

  • Muriel Norman. Gnome Toll Keeper ♀
  • Rowan Payne. Half-Orc Toll Keeper ⚥
  • Kael Spall. Human Hermit ♂

Rumours

  • is on the run from someone.
  • Lord Grandborne is coming to town.
  • There's a lighthouse on the coast said to be overrun with giant spiders.

The Thirsty Targe Tavern

Map of The Thirsty Targe Tavern

There's an underground pond underneath this tavern. The owner allows patrons to swim.

Menu

  • Chicken Tortilla Soup. Fried corn tortillas in a spicy soup.
  • Mushroom Meat Skewer. Savoury steak and mushrooms, stabbed by a stick.
  • Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.

Characters

  • Erolith Spike. Gnome Spy ♀
  • Malcolm AnaanShan. Dwarf Dancer ♂
  • Roxy Goldpetal. Half-Elf Tailor ♀

Rumours

  • Travelers have found a hundred corpses at City of Contestants.
  • A travelling potion salesman is staying at the inn for a few weeks.
  • One of the local inns is said to also be a brothel.

The Spraying Centaur

Map of The Spraying Centaur

This small tavern is on wheels and can be pulled by six horses.

Menu

  • Butternut Squash Soup. it's very, very orange.
  • Manticore Loaf. Mystery meat surprise.
  • Minestrone Soup. Classic vegetable soup.

Characters

  • Ember Poots. Half-Elf Tattooist ♀
  • Ruther Huon. Tiefling Exorcist ♂
  • Amy Alhara. Halfling Thief ♀

Rumours

  • Someone in the inn is trying to hit passersby with the contents of his chamber pot.
  • is willing to buy magic items at a good price.
  • The barkeep and his wife are polyamorous.

The Spry Hyena Taphouse

Map of The Spry Hyena Taphouse

Meals here are served on fine china.

Menu

  • Red Wine. Why no spaghetti?
  • Meat Pie. Shredded beef in a pie crust.
  • Boar Meat Sausage. The chef has a special spice blend in the sausage.

Characters

  • Teyr Alma. Gnome Priest ♀
  • Munir Shalamayne. Dwarf Dancer ♂
  • Taylor Schmidt. Dwarf First Mate ⚥

Rumours

  • The rats in town are becoming more numerous.
  • There is a sword lost in the forest which is said to have power against dragons.
  • A brother and sister are said to be able to speak to one another in their heads.

The Delectable Page

Map of The Delectable Page

Drinks are magically sent to your table after ordering.

Menu

  • Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.
  • Maple Brown Sugar Pecans. Snack while you drink.
  • Elk Meat Sausage. A bit gamey.

Characters

  • Kashida Ashbringer. Dwarf Rat Catcher ♀
  • Doran Vonner. Elf Sorcerer ⚥
  • Angar Ironbrow. Dwarf Chandler ♂

Rumours

  • is willing to buy magic items at a good price.
  • Someone in town is a killer hiding from authorities.
  • The magistrate wants to outlaw drinking.

The Vapid Spear Inn

Map of The Vapid Spear Inn

The tables here are old whiskey barrels.

Menu

  • Minestrone Soup. Classic vegetable soup.
  • Sausage Stuffing. Does anyone know what's in stuffing? This has sausage, that much is for sure.
  • Mashed Cauliflower. I mean, I don't know who would order this. An elf probably.

Characters

  • Sahin Ashfield. Half-Orc Street Performer ⚥
  • Sawyer AnaanShan. Tiefling Boatman ⚥
  • Trixie Heartpound. Half-Orc Archaeologist ♀

Rumours

  • The local tavern says their steak is beef, but it's not.
  • An invisible man has been creating problems in town.
  • There's a beehive nearby where the bees are all blue instead of yellow.

The Little Lynx Taphouse

Map of The Little Lynx Taphouse

The sign above the door is brand new.

Menu

  • Dill Yogurt Dip. Served with raw veggies for dipping.
  • Garlic Bread. Bread that's garlicy.
  • Steak Burger. A thin burger patty on a toasted bun.

Characters

  • Bundringo Massa. Tiefling Exterminator ⚥
  • Katinka Enola. Tiefling Governess ♀
  • Gareth Mattell. Half-Orc Wrestler ♂

Rumours

  • A man named Cyrus killed another man's wife and children.
  • A woman was seen flying at midnight last night.
  • The magistrate is going to arrest beggars.

Nadeera Bradley's Taphouse

Map of Nadeera Bradley's Taphouse

No humans are allowed in this tavern.

Menu

  • Chicken Tortilla Soup. Fried corn tortillas in a spicy soup.
  • Milk. There is parsley on top.
  • Collard Greens. Iron helps us play.

Characters

  • Turok Banes. Tiefling Farrier ♂
  • Forbes Thom. Dwarf Quartermaster ♂
  • Arish Moonblossom. Elf Woodcutter ♂

Rumours

  • A spirit is said to haunt the woods.
  • A pack of wolves have been prowling about at night.
  • A dwarf named Ragnar is looking for his family.

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