Taverns
Locale
Clio Hickory's Taphouse
This small tavern is on wheels and can be pulled by six horses.
Menu
- Black Pudding. It's better if you don't ask.
- Roc Leg. Fried and meant for twenty.
- Druid Wrap. Veggies on some weird green flat bread.
Characters
- Giselle Ward. Dwarf Artist ♀
- Gawen Travis. Tiefling Barber ♂
- Rowan Stormrage. Gnome Warlock ⚥
Rumours
- The prince's betrothal was not blessed by the king.
- A dragon was killed at Fiona's Ruins.
- Two orcs fought for dominance at Dieter's Town.
The Magnet And Cup
The upstairs is a bakery.
Menu
- Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.
- Bowl of Ale. Ale served in a bowl so it's more like a meal!
- Pecan Pie. Like grandma used to make.
Characters
- Rowan Ghani. Human Poet ♂
- Godfrey Marshall. Dwarf Marshall ♂
- Avery Moontree. Elf Bailiff ⚥
Rumours
- A wyvern has been spotted in the area.
- The nearby pond has a sea monster of some sort in it.
- There is an ooze living in the local church.
The Growing Lion
No one may talk in this tavern.
Menu
- Gin. Where the juice?
- Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
- Hot Tea. Calming and warming.
Characters
- Ruby Jayid. Half-Elf Village Idiot ♀
- Sahin Greene. Tiefling Dean ⚥
- Derrick Payne. Halfling Constable ♂
Rumours
- A dragon was killed at The Floating Isles.
- If you touch a glowing rock at Anvil of the Treasure, you'll begin to age backward.
- There's a weird law on the town books that no one may eat between midnight and dawn.
The Unmuzzled Son Inn
The ceiling to this tavern is only five feet high.
Menu
- Sloppy Ugnar. Chopped meat in a bun.
- Ploughman's Lunch. Hard boiled egg, shaved meat, cheese, bread, and preserves.
- Bowl of Ale. Ale served in a bowl so it's more like a meal!
Characters
- Yasmin Zantus. Dwarf Grocer ♀
- Sahin Ferrier. Tiefling Entertainer ⚥
- Trixie Crewe. Tiefling Chimney Sweeper ♀
Rumours
- There are three mice in the inn that walk on their hind legs.
- The town keeper has been stealing money from the town's coffers.
- The tavern sank into the ground a week ago.
The Sword And Bowyer
The tavern has a secret dungeon in the basement.
Menu
- Apple Pie. The absolute best item on the menu.
- Bread & Cheese. A tavern staple.
- Fried Trout. Sometimes the locals eat this off a stick.
Characters
- Gwen Clarke. Dwarf General ♀
- Tom Selentia. Elf Healer ♂
- Jessica Teagrass. Gnome Acrobat ♀
Rumours
- Bandits were chased out of town by the militia.
- The magistrate is having an affair with a harpy.
- There have been human sacrifices at Gork's Mining Town.
Joanna Donovan's Inn
You must crawl through a two foot tall door to enter this tavern.
Menu
- Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!
- Pasta Salad. Usually served as a side.
- Pecan Pie. Like grandma used to make.
Characters
- Makayla Marshall. Human Mage ♀
- Marion Wilbur. Elf Former Adventurer ♀
- River Pierce. Halfling Refugee ⚥
Rumours
- The tavern owner feeds customers who don't pay to his dogs.
- There's a selection of books in the library that no one's allowed to read.
- A new clothing store is going to open soon.
The Reeky Wind
This is half a tavern, and half a library.
Menu
- Baked Cockatrice. Delicious and nutritious
- Borscht. No one knows what this stuff is.
- Egg Wrap. A breakfast treat, scrambled eggs served in a tortilla.
Characters
- Nalgar Turner. Half-Orc Hayward ♂
- Sisco Ironstone. Dwarf Acater ⚥
- Cloee Portman. Human Crime Boss ♀
Rumours
- Trolls inhabit the nearby mountain range.
- Someone in the inn is trying to hit passersby with the contents of his chamber pot.
- A strange clockwork machine has been seen in town at night.
The Limping Mistress
The text on the sign is written backward.
Menu
- Caramel Apples. Apple on a stick with caramel topping.
- Sphinx Brisket. Beef and pork cooked together.
- Boar Meat Sausage. The chef has a special spice blend in the sausage.
Characters
- Jelen Roderick. Tiefling King ♂
- Donovan Gellar. Elf Erenagh ♂
- Guthrum Roberts. Half-Elf Medic ♂
Rumours
- Someone found a note written in a strange language and signed Malfurian.
- A nearby farm is haunted.
- The barkeep is an ogre in disguise.
The Appalling Quarter
The tables here are invisible.
Menu
- Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!
- Skillet Fried Potatoes. Thinly cut and fried with chopped onions.
- Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.
Characters
- Seymor Wright. Gnome Scholar ♂
- Parsons Briggs. Dwarf Animal Tamer ♂
- Lara Frost. Tiefling Bridle Maker ♀
Rumours
- A local man swears he found the bones of a kraken deep in the forest.
- Three wizards live at Landon's Zeppelin.
- There are no animals in the forest anymore.
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