Taverns
Locale
The Splendid Fowler
This tavern appears to be snoring.
Menu
- Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.
- Corned Beef in Ginger Ale. Slow roasted in ale.
- Baked Pheasant. The fanciest of birds.
Characters
- Charlie Hickory. Half-Elf Attendant ⚥
- Elise White. Elf Nun ♀
- Mack Tathdel. Elf Jailer ♂
Rumours
- A nearby town wants to join forces and overthrow the King.
- The jailer locked himself in the jail cell because he was drunk.
- The trees here are alive.
The Tired Dosser
Pixies flit about, above the patrons heads.
Menu
- Pork Spare Ribs. Add some dragon sauce to heat things up.
- Giant Spider Legs. Giants eat them, why not us? Cooked over flame.
- Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.
Characters
- Nena Rana. Elf Pastry Chef ♀
- Gowen Lachlan. Half-Elf Nurse ♂
- Valeria Moonstone. Half-Elf Illusionist ♀
Rumours
- A kraken was seen at the coast.
- A coven of witches have moved into the inn.
- An elf named Raven who came to town yesterday spent hundreds of years alone in the forest.
Gawen Karim's Tavern
Drinks here are served in rudimentary clay mugs.
Menu
- Beef and Barley Soup. Beef broth with chunks of meat and veggies.
- Potato Leek Soup. Creamy soup that's filling.
- Owlbear Ribs. These are some big ribs.
Characters
- Richard Ashbringer. Human Monk ♂
- Avery Chainbreaker. Dwarf Scout ♀
- Olivier Flintfang. Half-Orc Bard ⚥
Rumours
- The town master's nose was split open in a fight.
- Someone has been stealing clothes.
- Humans and elves are on the brink of a war.
Cassie Ironvain's Taphouse
A dog serves food at this tavern, by way of a tray strapped to its back.
Menu
- Potato Salad. Made with mayo.
- Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!
- Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
Characters
- Bernie Colman. Elf Elder ⚥
- Jericho Spall. Gnome Prince ♂
- Kashida Lesley. Elf Paladin ♀
Rumours
- A spirit is said to haunt the woods.
- It hasn't stopped raining in weeks because someone angered the gods.
- An adventuring party went to fight a dragon nearby but they never returned.
Homer Longtail's Taphouse
Ivy covers the front of the building.
Menu
- Duck Egg Omelette. The chef stole the eggs himself. Ask him about it.
- Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.
- Dragon's Egg Omelette. The claim that this is made from real dragon eggs is highly suspect.
Characters
- Renee Weston. Human Gunsmith ♀
- Sion Hadwell. Tiefling Journalist ♂
- Kallum Deverin. Human Gentleman ♂
Rumours
- The local constable is a vampire.
- The royal children are bratty and The King is looking to ship them off to other lands.
- The butcher is thought to be a zombie.
The Modest Belfry Taphouse
There is a strange inscription above the door.
Menu
- Cold Cut Sandwich. Cold meat between bread.
- Roasted Lizard. A little lizard roasted on a spit.
- Thunder Lizard Ribs. Ribs from an allosaurus.
Characters
- Brienna Boone. Gnome Bodyguard ♀
- Landon Oathstone. Gnome Shipwright ♂
- Isabelle Kensley. Tiefling Jailer ♀
Rumours
- A mill worker claims he saw a giant worm the other day.
- was killed by an evil wizard.
- The statue at the entrance of town is actually a stone golem.
The Treading Gorget
The signature drink here is called the Wailing Wight.
Menu
- Bacon Lettuce and Tomato sandwich. A BLT. Duh.
- Fried Cockatrice. Delicious and bad for you.
- Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.
Characters
- Ragnar Schmidt. Half-Elf Juggler ♂
- Sigrid Shad. Tiefling Princess ♀
- Lana Marid. Human Judge ♀
Rumours
- Three people have gone missing from town.
- A band of goblins are sacking nearby villages.
- Ruins in the area show evidence that there was a battle fought long ago.
The Communicating Jongleur
Drinks are magically sent to your table after ordering.
Menu
- Fudge. Sweet bars of chocolate.
- Buttermilk Biscuit. A biscuit served with jam.
- Roasted Lizard. A little lizard roasted on a spit.
Characters
- Iris Arrias. Half-Orc Thief ♀
- Lars Baggins. Halfling Rogue ♂
- Lucia Portman. Human Necromancer ♀
Rumours
- The baker is rumored to be cutting his flour with a powdered cleaning solution to save money.
- If you want to speak to a god, you should travel to Luna's Pool.
- A nearby farm is haunted.
The Rank Sword Inn
The sign shows a man in full knight armor.
Menu
- Beef Cheeks in Red Wine. We're not telling you which cheeks.
- Golden Potatoes. Small round yellow potatoes roasted and topped with melted butter.
- Lamb Shanks. Who shanked those poor lambs?
Characters
- Alendra Hemlock. Half-Elf Architect ♀
- Alexis Knight. Elf Knight ♀
- Dan Amal. Half-Orc Ward ♂
Rumours
- The Inn owner's daughter has run away.
- The King is rumored to have died, but the people have not been told.
- The town master's nose was split open in a fight.
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