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Maz Leopardstar's Inn

Map of Maz Leopardstar's Inn

No humans are allowed in this tavern.

Menu

  • Egg Battered Bread. French toast for world's that don't contain France.
  • Creamy Chicken Soup. Soup made with a cream base.
  • Sticky caramel. A bowl of warm caramel with chocolate wafers to dip in.

Characters

  • Favian Loch. Gnome Comedian ♂
  • Dana Marshall. Half-Elf Houndmaster ♀
  • Doran Duval. Half-Orc Bargeman ⚥

Rumours

  • The mayor wants to have a festival.
  • That earthquake last week had something to do with giants.
  • There's a secret fighting ring below the tavern, where men fight to the death.

The Man And Fabric

Map of The Man And Fabric

An aroma of sulfur and rot emanates from the kitchen.

Menu

  • Caramel Apples. Apple on a stick with caramel topping.
  • Borscht. No one knows what this stuff is.
  • Corned Beef in Ginger Ale. Slow roasted in ale.

Characters

  • Elias Loch. Half-Elf Sage ♂
  • Erolith Mudclaw. Half-Orc Beggar ♀
  • Malcolm Brown. Gnome Messenger ♂

Rumours

  • A woman says her husband was carried off by a large bat.
  • A travelling potion salesman is staying at the inn for a few weeks.
  • The brother down the road is said to have tieflings working there.

The Lively Lynx Inn

Map of The Lively Lynx Inn

It's uncomfortably warm inside.

Menu

  • Ploughman's Lunch. Hard boiled egg, shaved meat, cheese, bread, and preserves.
  • Oatmeal. The steel cut oats retain maximum flavour potential.
  • One pan Minotaur Steak. A massive steak cooked with potatoes.

Characters

  • Cassie Valdan. Dwarf Druid ♀
  • Sumesh Inferno. Tiefling Magician ⚥
  • Carys Bradley. Tiefling Apothecary ♀

Rumours

  • There's a mirror in one room at the inn which is actually a doorway to another world.
  • The Queen has been cursed.
  • The blacksmith here is thought to be an Oni.

Riley Mowbry's Taphouse

Map of Riley Mowbry's Taphouse

This tavern is currently out of ale.

Menu

  • Hand Pies. A pie you can take on the road! Apple, Blueberry, or Cherry.
  • Creamy Mushroom Stew. A thick stew made with a secret spice.
  • Chef Salad. Lettuce, some meat, some... what is that thing? It's good, whatever it is!

Characters

  • Crispin Crewe. Human Fortune Teller ♂
  • Dorian Autumn. Half-Elf Hersir ♂
  • Fribbington Sams. Elf Scout ⚥

Rumours

  • There's a magical ring laying at the bottom of the lake.
  • The barkeep and his wife are polyamorous.
  • A manticore is hunting a group of adventurers who killed her mate.

Sandra Haggard's Tavern

Map of Sandra Haggard's Tavern

A crystal ball sits on the bar, it looks as though it's filled with smoke.

Menu

  • Sloppy Ugnar. Chopped meat in a bun.
  • Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
  • Bowl of Ale. Ale served in a bowl so it's more like a meal!

Characters

  • Alys Fordragon. Elf Cleric ♀
  • Hawke Enola. Tiefling Busker ♀
  • Riley Huon. Elf Chancellor ⚥

Rumours

  • The jailer locked himself in the jail cell because he was drunk.
  • Bandits were chased out of town by the militia.
  • There was a bar fight in the tavern last night.

The Meaty Apprentice

Map of The Meaty Apprentice

The door to this tavern is never in the same place the next time you go.

Menu

  • Sharp Cheese. Perfect pairing with the wine.
  • Oatmeal. The steel cut oats retain maximum flavour potential.
  • Halfling Pretzels. Pretzels, but tiny.

Characters

  • Makayla Bozier. Dwarf Farmhand ♀
  • Avery Jones. Gnome Archivist ⚥
  • Euphy Fordragon. Half-Elf Jester ♀

Rumours

  • The Queen has been cursed.
  • It's said that bodies taken to Lover's Plateau may return to life.
  • If you touch a glowing rock at Forgotten Hamlet, you'll begin to age backward.

The Thimblerigger And Diamond

Map of The Thimblerigger And Diamond

Twin dwarves own this tavern.

Menu

  • Spiced Chicken Thigh. Well seasoned, and served with coleslaw.
  • Adventurer's Meal. Big piece of meat, meet two slices of bread. Take it on the go!
  • Borscht. No one knows what this stuff is.

Characters

  • Amira Ellis. Human Astrologer ♀
  • Eden Kensley. Half-Elf Poultry Keeper ⚥
  • Olivier Travis. Gnome Woolwinder ⚥

Rumours

  • A large elephant was recently hunted in the woods.
  • The rats in town are becoming more numerous.
  • The best breakfast you can get is served at Tomb of the Sable.

The Farrier And Lutenist

Map of The Farrier And Lutenist

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

Menu

  • Black Pudding. It's better if you don't ask.
  • Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!
  • Salted Lizard Eyes. Sometimes orcs order this.

Characters

  • Natalia Deverin. Half-Elf Seer ♀
  • Rowan Gale. Half-Orc Biologist ⚥
  • Honey Scott. Elf Toll Keeper ♀

Rumours

  • The King is rumored to have died, but the people have not been told.
  • Graverobbers have been stealing expensive jewelry buried with the dead.
  • No one stays dead in the neighboring town.

The Remorseless Love Taphouse

Map of The Remorseless Love Taphouse

This tavern has no kitchen.

Menu

  • Salmon with Dill Sauce. A classic.
  • Boiled Sausage. A big link of sausage that's bloated from being boiled.
  • Garlic Bread. Bread that's garlicy.

Characters

  • Hardwin Hillard. Halfling Clockkeeper ♂
  • Denzel Anwen. Half-Elf Museum Curator ♂
  • Meara Mournhell. Tiefling Watchman ♂

Rumours

  • A travelling salesman came last night looking to sell stolen goods.
  • A kraken was seen at the coast.
  • No one stays dead in the neighboring town.

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