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Tiatha Stonestorm's Inn

Map of Tiatha Stonestorm's Inn

The bartender is a clockwork construct.

Menu

  • Sloppy Ugnar. Chopped meat in a bun.
  • Adventurer's Meal. Big piece of meat, meet two slices of bread. Take it on the go!
  • Potato Salad. Honestly, it's a bit bland.

Characters

  • Malcolm Mournhell. Elf Scout ♂
  • Ven Reece. Half-Orc Ward ♂
  • Renee Broadbent. Gnome Veterinarian ♀

Rumours

  • The Inn has a secret room somewhere.
  • A man named Castor is staying at the inn. He looks dangerous.
  • Yuan-ti have been seen nearby, supposedly.

The Menacing Tower Tavern

Map of The Menacing Tower Tavern

This miniscule tavern serves you through a window.

Menu

  • Pot Roast. Hearty and filling.
  • Hot Coffee. Warm you up and give you a kick in the pants.
  • Adventurer's Meal. Big piece of meat, meet two slices of bread. Take it on the go!

Characters

  • Elevrir Barlow. Elf Artist ♂
  • Morwen Baggins. Halfling Acolyte ♀
  • Gawen Thom. Tiefling Miller ♂

Rumours

  • The townmaster wants to build a clocktower in the center of town.
  • A coven of witches have moved into the inn.
  • The howls at night aren't wolves, they're hell hounds.

The Doubting Jeweler

Map of The Doubting Jeweler

There are bowls of nuts on each table, and spaced out down the length of the bar.

Menu

  • Spiced Chicken Thigh. Well seasoned, and served with coleslaw.
  • Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.
  • Apple Fritter. Chunks of apple battered and fried.

Characters

  • Jacek Terryn. Tiefling Chief ♂
  • Larson Ravage. Tiefling Bridle Maker ♂
  • Tatiana Alma. Half-Orc Diviner ♀

Rumours

  • Two orcs fought for dominance at Mine of the Saddler.
  • Cavern of the Judge provides a steady supply of peons.
  • It's said that bodies taken to The Persimmon Anvil may return to life.

Neil Banes's Inn

Map of Neil Banes's Inn

1 in 100 drinks in this tavern is poisoned.

Menu

  • Baked Pheasant. The fanciest of birds.
  • Pork Spare Ribs. Add some dragon sauce to heat things up.
  • Black Pudding. It's better if you don't ask.

Characters

  • Malcolm Wildwood. Halfling Builder ♂
  • Kerry Deverin. Elf Sailor ♀
  • Bedelia Duval. Tiefling Mortician ♀

Rumours

  • A man named Cyrus killed another man's wife and children.
  • There are three mice in the inn that walk on their hind legs.
  • There's a lighthouse on the coast said to be overrun with giant spiders.

The Promising Dragon

Map of The Promising Dragon

The front of this tavern is painted to look like a demon. The door is the demon's mouth.

Menu

  • Fried Cockatrice. Delicious and bad for you.
  • Milk. There is parsley on top.
  • Creamy Mushroom Stew. A thick stew made with a secret spice.

Characters

  • Kyle Dalton. Halfling Beggar ♂
  • Skylar Ghani. Tiefling Warlock ♀
  • Vuska Dunstan. Tiefling Herbalist ♀

Rumours

  • A giant ape is said to live near Pool of the Hunter.
  • One of the local inns is said to also be a brothel.
  • The tavern sank into the ground a week ago.

The Enlisting Sapper

Map of The Enlisting Sapper

Magical light floats above the patrons heads here.

Menu

  • Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.
  • Corned Beef in Ginger Ale. Slow roasted in ale.
  • Hogs in Blankets. Mini sausages wrapped up in dough and baked.

Characters

  • Taylor Duffield. Tiefling Barber ⚥
  • Maverick Zaki. Dwarf Ropemaker ♂
  • Dana Mournhell. Gnome Baker ♀

Rumours

  • If you want to speak to a god, you should travel to Land of Rippling Seasons.
  • Someone summoned a demon.
  • The rats in town are becoming more numerous.

The Earth And Belt

Map of The Earth And Belt

The tables here are old whiskey barrels.

Menu

  • Spiced Tomato Soup. Tomato soup with a spicy kick.
  • Honey Glazed Ribs. Ribs in a honey glaze.
  • Roast Goblin. Greenish slightly spoiled meat charred to a crisp. No goblins were harmed in the making of this dish.

Characters

  • Sumesh Beech. Dwarf Surgeon ⚥
  • Kiran Clarke. Human Druid ♂
  • Pascal Hale. Dwarf Painter ♂

Rumours

  • A nearby farm has a miniature horse.
  • The armorer for the king has been turned into a horse by dark magic.
  • A mind flayer is in town, and is controlling some people's minds.

The Clark And Gun

Map of The Clark And Gun

A mug of light ale is a regular mug of ale with half of it poured out on the ground.

Menu

  • Honey Glazed Ham. A thick slice of ham covered in a honey glaze.
  • Cold Cut Sandwich. Cold meat between bread.
  • Red Wine. The wine is perfectly aged.

Characters

  • Caroc Sorra. Half-Orc Physicist ♂
  • Rebecca Zaros. Gnome Event Planner ♀
  • Sophie Nozzlenuck. Half-Elf Nursemaid ♀

Rumours

  • A man has gone mad and is attempting to bring his wife back from the dead.
  • It's said a farmer found a mummy when a section of his land caved in.
  • A travelling potion salesman is staying at the inn for a few weeks.

The Meaty Labyrinth Inn

Map of The Meaty Labyrinth Inn

The bar is wet.

Menu

  • Cold Cut Sandwich. Cold meat between bread.
  • Cheddar Frittata. There is parsley on top.
  • Mushroom Meat Skewer. Savoury steak and mushrooms, stabbed by a stick.

Characters

  • Vuska Shadeheart. Half-Orc Cleric ♀
  • Sahin Crump. Halfling Mercer ⚥
  • Marina Anwen. Half-Orc Spice Merchant ♀

Rumours

  • There's a cursed sword in the armory.
  • No one stays dead in the neighboring town.
  • All of the cats in town have vanished overnight.

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