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The Jumping Mother

Map of The Jumping Mother

The tables here are invisible.

Menu

  • Butter Pease. Buttery and good for you, other than the butter.
  • Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.
  • Bean Salad. Some beans. There's white beans, and red ones, and, um these dark ones.

Characters

  • Harold Alhara. Tiefling Gardener ♂
  • Cora Jones. Elf Wagoner ♀
  • Parker Davis. Half-Elf Senator ⚥

Rumours

  • A travelling salesman is coming to town.
  • There's a secret fighting ring below the tavern, where men fight to the death.
  • A wyvern has been spotted in the area.

Mercy Malfoy's Tavern

Map of Mercy Malfoy's Tavern

The sign above the door is brand new.

Menu

  • Flatbread. A classic staple.
  • Pork Spare Ribs. Add some dragon sauce to heat things up.
  • Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.

Characters

  • Euphy Broadbent. Dwarf Chimney Sweeper ♀
  • Karen Duval. Elf Witchdoctor ♀
  • Hector Rook. Tiefling Assassin ♂

Rumours

  • A tiefling has been seen praying around town.
  • A giant ape is said to live near Forge of the Saint.
  • The ale at the bar is non-alcoholic.

The Grocer And Stone

Map of The Grocer And Stone

One window of this tavern is shattered.

Menu

  • Cockatrice Wings. Fried in oil.
  • Adventurer's Stew. A hearty stew served in a bread bowl.
  • Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.

Characters

  • Bundringo Monroe. Half-Orc Anthropologist ⚥
  • Marilyn Hickory. Human Furniture Maker ♀
  • River Heartpound. Half-Orc Chef ⚥

Rumours

  • The old woman who lives in the cabin just outside of town is a witch.
  • The tavern owner feeds customers who don't pay to his dogs.
  • The magistrate has been bitten by a wererat.

Marge Lonerock's Taphouse

Map of Marge Lonerock's Taphouse

The tables here are big boulders.

Menu

  • Honey Glazed Ribs. Ribs in a honey glaze.
  • Chicken Tortilla Soup. Fried corn tortillas in a spicy soup.
  • Creamy Mushroom Stew. A thick stew made with a secret spice.

Characters

  • Isabelle Alhara. Tiefling Cartographer ♀
  • Dan Hale. Tiefling Event Planner ♂
  • Kalth Ashfield. Dwarf Barber Surgeon ♂

Rumours

  • If you go to Marcelin's Spire, you can be healed.
  • Three wizards live at The Floating Isles.
  • Someone has been stealing clothes.

The Ethical Beguine Tavern

Map of The Ethical Beguine Tavern

The floor is made of stone.

Menu

  • Druid Wrap. Veggies on some weird green flat bread.
  • Brown Sugar Glazed Pork. Sweet and salty.
  • Halfling Pretzels. Pretzels, but tiny.

Characters

  • Mervyn Nozzlenuck. Half-Elf Troubadour ♂
  • Keeley Orsan. Halfling Necromancer ♀
  • Sazi Anguish. Tiefling Shipwright ♀

Rumours

  • The nearby big city is starting to construct new walls.
  • An old crone promised that a wave was going to come soon and wash away the sinners.
  • The constable had to flee town after killing a man.

The Banning Chalcedony

Map of The Banning Chalcedony

This tavern has no kitchen.

Menu

  • Steak Burger. A thin burger patty on a toasted bun.
  • Fried Pickles. So salty but sooo good!
  • Wren Pot Pie. More popular than you would think.

Characters

  • Nina Mervor. Half-Orc Herald ♀
  • Weyland Travis. Elf Gladiator ♂
  • Ego Sorra. Human Artisan ♂

Rumours

  • The local constable is a vampire.
  • The mayor is cheating on his wife.
  • A large elephant was recently hunted in the woods.

The Trifling Pleasure Taphouse

Map of The Trifling Pleasure Taphouse

There's a small pond full of fish in the center of this tavern.

Menu

  • Hand Pies. A pie you can take on the road! Apple, Blueberry, or Cherry.
  • Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
  • Honey Glazed Ham. A thick slice of ham covered in a honey glaze.

Characters

  • Ceri James. Half-Elf Clown ♀
  • Monica Alma. Half-Orc Leatherworker ♀
  • Kerry Lucas. Halfling Street Performer ♀

Rumours

  • has been having strange dreams about a flesh golem.
  • Giants have been spotted prowling along the countryside.
  • One man in town claims he can control insects.

The Plumer And Lutenist

Map of The Plumer And Lutenist

Magic users are banned from this tavern.

Menu

  • Skillet Fried Potatoes. Thinly cut and fried with chopped onions.
  • Ham and Sausage Stuffing. A big serving of baked ham on top of a moun of sausage stuffing.
  • Kobold Tail. Delicious tangy meat of some sort. Hopefully not real kobold!

Characters

  • Ellie Beech. Half-Orc Wizard ♀
  • Athol Darwin. Elf Clown ♀
  • Lara Wood. Half-Elf Cleaner ♀

Rumours

  • There's a talking turtle out by the pond.
  • A nearby farm has a miniature horse.
  • A young girl is said to have powers that help her fight monsters.

The Spry Tithe

Map of The Spry Tithe

The sign above the door is worn with age.

Menu

  • Tentacle Stew. It's delicious if you close your eyes.
  • Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.
  • Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!

Characters

  • Magda Nozzlenuck. Tiefling Tailor ♀
  • Sumesh AnaanShan. Elf Thatcher ⚥
  • Roger Enola. Half-Orc Exorcist ♂

Rumours

  • The local cemetery has had various bodies dug up over the last few months.
  • There's a vein of gold nearby.
  • A wyvern has been spotted in the area.

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