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The Zealous Guildmaster Tavern

Map of The Zealous Guildmaster Tavern

The sign above the door shows a sad looking man in a cage.

Menu

  • Collard Greens. Iron helps us play.
  • Druid Wrap. Veggies on some weird green flat bread.
  • Hand Pies. A pie you can take on the road! Apple, Blueberry, or Cherry.

Characters

  • Dustin Hasan. Dwarf Cardinal ♂
  • Jessica Fitzgerald. Half-Orc Castellan ♀
  • Jelen Haggard. Halfling Marshall ♂

Rumours

  • The nearby big city is starting to construct new walls.
  • A local township may be preparing for war.
  • It hasn't rained for weeks because someone angered the gods.

Jody Ironbane's Inn

Map of Jody Ironbane's Inn

There is a strange inscription above the door.

Menu

  • Hot Coffee. Warm you up and give you a kick in the pants.
  • Sausage and Mustard. Served on a split roll.
  • Pumpkin Soup. The pumpkin's rich flavour makes a great soup.

Characters

  • Monty Pierce. Half-Elf Business Owner ♂
  • Sarab Deadeye. Gnome Taxidermist ⚥
  • Gia Marid. Tiefling Bear Leader ♀

Rumours

  • Last week someone caught a fish with a human face in the pond.
  • Demon worshiping cultists have set up a shrine nearby.
  • A new weapons store is going to open soon.

The Loud Axe

Map of The Loud Axe

There is a drinking contest in this tavern every night at midnight.

Menu

  • Red Wine. Regional specialty.
  • Corn Fritter. Corn battered and fried.
  • Fried Potato Crisps. Like mom used to make.

Characters

  • Carys Bradley. Half-Elf Troubadour ♀
  • Charlie Duffield. Half-Orc Lamplight ⚥
  • Lulu Crewe. Dwarf Madame ♀

Rumours

  • The ale from the tavern is brewed by gnomes.
  • An elf named Cameron lost his wife recently.
  • The Queen has a number of male companions that the king knows nothing about.

The Incredible Donjon

Map of The Incredible Donjon

There is some sort of dog tied up outside.

Menu

  • Fried Fish Sticks. Fresh and tasty.
  • Chef's Choice. We don't know what it's going to be, but it will be good.
  • Adventurer's Stew. A hearty stew served in a bread bowl.

Characters

  • Taylor Ashfield. Half-Elf Astrologer ⚥
  • Nev Greene. Gnome Farmer ♂
  • Brogan Roberts. Half-Orc Furniture Maker ♂

Rumours

  • There have been human sacrifices at Oasis of the Ward.
  • The townmaster is looking for adventurers for some quest.
  • An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a new type of ranged weapon which fires iron balls.

The Idiotic Prince

Map of The Idiotic Prince

The tender here has two heads.

Menu

  • Fried Quail Egg. A delicate egg fried in a pan. Served with bacon.
  • Frozen Apple Slices. It's an apple, but frozen.
  • Gazpacho. Cold soup.

Characters

  • Finley Vonner. Dwarf Event Planner ⚥
  • Frederick Colman. Dwarf Captain ♂
  • Winona Brocksby. Half-Orc Barbarian ♀

Rumours

  • Tiny men and women have been seen among the rafters of the tavern.
  • The local tavern is going out of business.
  • Fog's Edge Outpost was the site of a brutal battle. Ghosts are said to haunt it.

Logan Hamilton's Tavern

Map of Logan Hamilton's Tavern

This is half a tavern, and half a library.

Menu

  • Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
  • 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.
  • Corned Beef in Ginger Ale. Slow roasted in ale.

Characters

  • Donal Hasan. Gnome Baron ♂
  • Quintus Hickory. Tiefling Alchemist ♂
  • Tatiana Fordragon. Half-Orc Hired Muscle ♀

Rumours

  • A man has gone mad and is attempting to bring his wife back from the dead.
  • A nearby farm is haunted.
  • You may summon any elemental at The Tyrian Town.

The Meaty Daughter

Map of The Meaty Daughter

Ivy covers the front of the building.

Menu

  • Marriage Soup. Greens and meat married in a soup.
  • Cold Cut Sandwich. Cold meat between bread.
  • Baked Eggplant. It's a vegetable, not an egg! I know eggs aren't even purple!

Characters

  • River Rucker. Halfling Minstrel ⚥
  • Maz Altharia. Elf Healer ⚥
  • Jevon Reece. Halfling Smuggler ♂

Rumours

  • If you order a light ale the barkeep just pours half the cup out.
  • The King is rumored to have died, but the people have not been told.
  • The mayor is cheating on his wife.

Rolf Gemtree's Taphouse

Map of Rolf Gemtree's Taphouse

The bartender is a clockwork construct.

Menu

  • Roasted Duck. A cute little duck. Roasted.
  • Egg Wrap. A breakfast treat, scrambled eggs served in a tortilla.
  • Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.

Characters

  • Alan Mossrock. Halfling Entertainer ♂
  • Elias Wynne. Halfling Burglar ♂
  • Fiana Proudhands. Halfling Bargeman ♀

Rumours

  • Giants have been spotted prowling along the countryside.
  • Graverobbers have been stealing expensive jewelry buried with the dead.
  • A travelling zoo is coming to town.

The Frong And Tyne

Map of The Frong And Tyne

Half the floor has caved in long ago. Don't worry, it's roped off.

Menu

  • Simmered Sun Fruit. The fruit is sweet and spicy.
  • Roasted Duck. A cute little duck. Roasted.
  • Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.

Characters

  • Felix Quaresh. Tiefling Baron ♂
  • Sumesh Silvermoon. Elf Street Performer ⚥
  • Jarrad Greentree. Half-Elf Weaver ♂

Rumours

  • One man in town claims he can control insects.
  • A painting was stolen from a powerful lord.
  • The mayor is thinking about starting a town militia.

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