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The Scrawny Plowman Taphouse

Map of The Scrawny Plowman Taphouse

The bartender is a human woman who says she used to be a pirate.

Menu

  • Fried Hawk Wings. Addictive!
  • Kobold's Delight. You should probably order something else.
  • Roasted Stag. Big ol deer guy. Roasted.

Characters

  • Sarab Stormrage. Tiefling Chaplain ⚥
  • Sahin Windrunner. Dwarf Poet ⚥
  • Yusef Amal. Human Cheesemaker ♂

Rumours

  • Lord Grandborne is coming to town.
  • Supposedly there's a treasure map hidden underneath the tavern.
  • A young man was seen sinking into the ground.

The Tourney And Butler

Map of The Tourney And Butler

This tavern used to be the city jail.

Menu

  • Veal. This dish makes us sad.
  • Bread Pudding. A delightful treat.
  • Spiced Tomato Soup. Tomato soup with a spicy kick.

Characters

  • Talia Selwyn. Dwarf Hayward ♀
  • Pallav Briggs. Human Weaver ♂
  • Kelsey Hogan. Halfling Messenger ♀

Rumours

  • A carriage with no horse and no rider rolled through town last night.
  • Someone in town is a killer hiding from authorities.
  • A nearby farm is haunted.

The Notable Ward

Map of The Notable Ward

There's a five foot tall statue of a dragon carved out of stone just outside the door.

Menu

  • Thunder Lizard Ribs. Ribs from an allosaurus.
  • Dark Rum. It can knock you off your feet.
  • Pork chop. Babe? Babe!

Characters

  • River Broadbent. Elf Mortician ⚥
  • Eve Faelyn. Dwarf Sergeant ♀
  • Vetack Dunstan. Tiefling Fighter ♂

Rumours

  • A circus is coming to town.
  • There is an ooze living in the local church.
  • The baker lost his leg years ago when he was an adventurer.

The Moist Maid

Map of The Moist Maid

This tavern appears to be snoring.

Menu

  • Mushroom Meat Skewer. Savoury steak and mushrooms, stabbed by a stick.
  • Adventurer's Stew. A hearty stew served in a bread bowl.
  • Cheese Omelette. The cheese is perfectly gooey.

Characters

  • Marcellus Browntree. Gnome Innkeeper ♂
  • Max Northrend. Halfling Skomorokh ⚥
  • Leo Fordragon. Half-Elf Grocer ♂

Rumours

  • There was a fight in a nearby city at the docks.
  • The innkeeper lost the keys to each and every room.
  • There was a bar fight in the tavern last night.

The Knife And Yeoman

Map of The Knife And Yeoman

The sign is made of stone, and lies on the ground, propped up next to the door.

Menu

  • Creamy Mushroom Stew. A thick stew made with a secret spice.
  • Carrot Slaw. Carrots and some other stuff with slaw sauce. What is slaw sauce? No one knows!
  • Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.

Characters

  • Fribbington Carson. Elf Magician ⚥
  • Leif Shadowmourne. Halfling Celebrity ♂
  • Kiran Loch. Half-Orc Madman ♂

Rumours

  • Someone in town is a killer hiding from authorities.
  • A group of adventurers are warning people that a dragon is coming.
  • The tavern sank into the ground a week ago.

The Using Plumer

Map of The Using Plumer

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

Menu

  • Halfling Hash. Hashed spuds with extra butter. Served in a bowl the perfect size for any Halfling.
  • Potato Leek Soup. Creamy soup that's filling.
  • Thunder Lizard Ribs. Ribs from an allosaurus.

Characters

  • Eden Moonstone. Half-Elf Archaeologist ⚥
  • Avery Rucker. Dwarf Nanny ⚥
  • Bernie Masak. Elf Man At Arms ⚥

Rumours

  • A local man swears he found the bones of a kraken deep in the forest.
  • A great vampire lord is attempting to merge his world with ours.
  • The ale from the tavern is brewed by gnomes.

The Loud Quack Tavern

Map of The Loud Quack Tavern

The floor is made of stone.

Menu

  • Crow's Dinner. A mix of nuts, sweets, and hard bread.
  • Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.
  • Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.

Characters

  • Gwen Haggard. Halfling Paladin ♀
  • Libby Briggs. Half-Orc Commissar ♀
  • Amira Massa. Half-Orc Teacher ♀

Rumours

  • is willing to buy magic items at a good price.
  • The ale at the bar is non-alcoholic.
  • Pixies live in the woods here. It's said they'll grant a wish to anyone who finds them.

Alondra Proudfoot's Taphouse

Map of Alondra Proudfoot's Taphouse

The tables here are big boulders.

Menu

  • Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!
  • Marriage Soup. Greens and meat married in a soup.
  • Veal. This dish makes us sad.

Characters

  • Maddie Redscar. Half-Orc Inquisitor ♀
  • Angie Simpson. Halfling Druid ♀
  • Stephanie Quaresh. Halfling Messenger ♀

Rumours

  • There's a mirror in one room at the inn which is actually a doorway to another world.
  • has wings that they keep hidden.
  • A manticore is hunting a group of adventurers who killed her mate.

The Bulbous Goddess Tavern

Map of The Bulbous Goddess Tavern

The bartender has a pet monkey. Mr. Jingles more or less helps with things.

Menu

  • Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.
  • Brownbuds. Elves eat this. Some sort of radish, baked.
  • Thunder Lizard Ribs. Ribs from an allosaurus.

Characters

  • Sasha Huon. Tiefling Urchin ♀
  • Laurel Marshall. Human Madame ♀
  • Frances Terryn. Human Event Planner ♀

Rumours

  • There's a magical ring laying at the bottom of the lake.
  • The local innkeep trades illegal goods from his cellar.
  • A writer is interviewing local people for some book.

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