Taverns
Locale
John Shadowmourne's Tavern
There are not stools, chairs, or tables in this tavern.
Menu
- Kobold's Delight. You should probably order something else.
- Fruit Blend. Banana, apple, pineapple, and cherries mixed together.
- Beggar's Pie. Cheap meat in a pie.
Characters
- Lilith Wrynn. Halfling Craftsperson ♀
- Fribbington Belet. Gnome Courtier ⚥
- Omar Everett. Human Dealer ♂
Rumours
- There's a cursed sword in the armory.
- Last week someone caught a fish with a human face in the pond.
- A man has gone mad and is attempting to bring his wife back from the dead.
The Mewling Cat
Only half orcs work at this tavern.
Menu
- Chicken Soup. When the place is out of noodles.
- Dragon's Egg Omelette. The claim that this is made from real dragon eggs is highly suspect.
- Elfin Liqueur. For the true epicurean.
Characters
- Mandy Dalton. Halfling Glassblower ♀
- Sylvia Scott. Human Cardinal ♀
- Eldar Leaffall. Halfling Writer ♂
Rumours
- Cultists have come to town.
- A man claims he rode a giant ant the other day.
- A local township may be preparing for war.
The Agreeing Spider
The walls of this tavern are rounded.
Menu
- Dragon's Egg Omelette. The claim that this is made from real dragon eggs is highly suspect.
- Corned Beef in Ginger Ale. Slow roasted in ale.
- Sausage and Mustard. Served on a split roll.
Characters
- Eric Portman. Halfling Gardener ♂
- Ember Rowe. Gnome Farmhand ♀
- Moe Wolfbrother. Human Storyteller ♂
Rumours
- The town master's nose was split open in a fight.
- The tavern owner feeds customers who don't pay to his dogs.
- The local magistrate is about to raise taxes.
Pallav Mervor's Tavern
Vines creep up the stone walls. There are so many that the windows are partially covered.
Menu
- Raw Veggies. Perfect if you're trying to stay healthy, or just hate yourself!
- Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!
- Veal. This dish makes us sad.
Characters
- Brogan Amal. Tiefling Sculptor ♂
- Emily Lucas. Human Paladin ♀
- Bernie Black. Tiefling Shepherd ⚥
Rumours
- A band of goblins are sacking nearby villages.
- The baker is rumored to be cutting his flour with a powdered cleaning solution to save money.
- If you want to see a giant dog, you need only go to Titan's Skull.
Brenda Brown's Inn
The floor is made of stone.
Menu
- Gingerbread Cookie. A delicious treat.
- Black Pudding. It's better if you don't ask.
- Chicken Tortilla Soup. Fried corn tortillas in a spicy soup.
Characters
- Sylvie Mervor. Half-Orc Diplomat ♀
- River Rana. Human Carpenter ⚥
- Martha Abbey. Dwarf Spy ♀
Rumours
- The trees here are alive.
- A giant rock fell from the sky the other day, a few miles from town.
- That mangy dog everyone keeps seeing is a wizard in disguise.
Bodwyn Garnik's Tavern
A dog serves food at this tavern, by way of a tray strapped to its back.
Menu
- Chef Salad. Lettuce, some meat, some... what is that thing? It's good, whatever it is!
- Candied Apples. Apple on a stick with candied topping.
- Bowl of Ale. Ale served in a bowl so it's more like a meal!
Characters
- Kharda Marid. Half-Elf Fletcher ♀
- Shangela Mattell. Half-Elf Chief ♀
- Cora Thom. Tiefling Inquisitor ♀
Rumours
- A stranger came to town, they have feet that look like bird talons.
- A wyvern has been spotted in the area.
- The towns dogs have seemingly formed a gang.
The Herce And Potboy
A beggar sits outside the door.
Menu
- Chicken Tortilla Soup. Fried corn tortillas in a spicy soup.
- Baked Pheasant. The fanciest of birds.
- Sharp Cheese. Perfect pairing with the wine.
Characters
- Marilyn Kovak. Dwarf Butler ♀
- Fareed Terryn. Tiefling Builder ♂
- Yusef Selentia. Gnome Archivist ♂
Rumours
- A local man swears he found the bones of a kraken deep in the forest.
- The innkeeper is refusing to rent rooms to tieflings.
- Ruins in the area show evidence that there was a battle fought long ago.
The Qualling Carver
There is a small bowl of complimentary chocolates on the bar top.
Menu
- Druid Wrap. Veggies on some weird green flat bread.
- Sausage Stuffing. Does anyone know what's in stuffing? This has sausage, that much is for sure.
- Pumpkin Soup. The pumpkin's rich flavour makes a great soup.
Characters
- Asa Roundtree. Half-Orc Paladin ♂
- Sulfras Mattell. Half-Elf Student ♂
- Deimos Wynne. Halfling Warlock ♂
Rumours
- The Brass Surgeon's Table was the site of a brutal battle. Ghosts are said to haunt it.
- There's a secret fighting ring below the tavern, where men fight to the death.
- There's a beehive nearby where the bees are all blue instead of yellow.
The Remorseful Ark Taphouse
There is a big hole in the roof.
Menu
- Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.
- Worm Skewers. Please don't order this.
- Sphinx Brisket. Beef and pork cooked together.
Characters
- Alicia Rowe. Halfling Smuggler ♀
- Riley Duffield. Tiefling Hatter ⚥
- Daisy Schmidt. Dwarf Mason ♀
Rumours
- You may summon any elemental at Stump of the Mead.
- A tiefling has been seen praying around town.
- Demon worshiping cultists have set up a shrine nearby.
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