Taverns
Locale
The Scabbard And Dragon
The tender here has two heads.
Menu
- Fried Trout. Sometimes the locals eat this off a stick.
- Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.
- Rock Stew. It's not actually rocks ...
Characters
- Michael Enola. Gnome Mercenary ♂
- Ceri Karim. Halfling Museum Curator ♀
- Eden Miller. Gnome Waiter ♀
Rumours
- A young girl is said to have powers that help her fight monsters.
- A new clothing store is going to open soon.
- It's going to snow.
The Entering Chalice
The front of this tavern is painted to look like a demon. The door is the demon's mouth.
Menu
- Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
- Sharp Cheese. Perfect pairing with the wine.
- Candied Apples. Apple on a stick with candied topping.
Characters
- Ria Nighy. Half-Orc Castellan ♀
- Marek Shalamayne. Dwarf Smuggler ♂
- Raven Summer. Human Paladin ♀
Rumours
- A woman was seen flying at midnight last night.
- A giant bird has been spotted near Bottomless Chasm Crossing.
- Someone in town is a killer hiding from authorities.
The Zesty Eggler Tavern
A small bridge over a creek leads to the front door.
Menu
- Tortellini. A pasta dish with tomato sauce.
- Roasted Duck. A cute little duck. Roasted.
- BLT Roc Egg. Bacon, lettuce and tomato served in between a sliced hard boiled Roc egg.
Characters
- Helena Knight. Tiefling Dealer ♀
- Corinna Ellis. Half-Orc Translator ♀
- Katja Roderick. Dwarf Butler ♀
Rumours
- A cat keeps screeching late at night, but no one has ever seen it.
- An undead adventurer saved a princess.
- The baker is rumored to be cutting his flour with a powdered cleaning solution to save money.
The Strengthening Drayman
There are bowls of nuts on each table, and spaced out down the length of the bar.
Menu
- Minestrone Soup. Classic vegetable soup.
- Elfin Liqueur. For the true epicurean.
- Hot Coffee. Warm you up and give you a kick in the pants.
Characters
- Favian Breezehollow. Gnome Warlock ♂
- Kasandra Jorgen. Dwarf Bishop ♀
- Levi Cruise. Human Detective ♂
Rumours
- Last month it rained fish.
- Outpost of the Dog provides a steady supply of peons.
- An old wizard came to town claiming he had a magic book that can make stories become true.
The Newt And Riser
The sign shows a man in full knight armor.
Menu
- Corned Beef and Cabbage. A traditional plate of a traditional dish.
- Carrot Slaw. Carrots and some other stuff with slaw sauce. What is slaw sauce? No one knows!
- Brown Sugar Glazed Pork. Sweet and salty.
Characters
- Nico Spall. Elf Ranger ♂
- Levi Amal. Dwarf Cobbler ♂
- Winona Mervor. Human Town Crier ♀
Rumours
- The mayor is thinking about starting a town militia.
- The King is thinking about forgiving taxes this year.
- Travelers have found a hundred corpses at Patrick's Farm.
The Low Taster
Icicles large enough to kill a man hang from the eavestroughs.
Menu
- Fried Quail Egg. A delicate egg fried in a pan. Served with bacon.
- Spiced Chicken Thigh. Well seasoned, and served with coleslaw.
- Butternut Squash Soup. it's very, very orange.
Characters
- Laikyn Mattell. Tiefling Storyteller ♂
- Liliana Bozier. Human Nun ♀
- Denzel Sweeny. Gnome Botanist ♂
Rumours
- A farmer's wife is pregnant with an orc's child.
- A nearby cavern houses a long dead Lich's lair.
- The local constable is a vampire.
The Spleeny Earth
A family of kobolds run this tavern.
Menu
- Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
- Black Pudding. It's better if you don't ask.
- Egg on Toast. Can't beat this simple breakfast!
Characters
- Yoko Sorra. Tiefling Fighter ♀
- Tamsin Pegg. Gnome Gameskeeper ♀
- Ahsoka Roberts. Human Skomorokh ♀
Rumours
- Someone swears they saw a teenage boy flying above the town.
- The town keeper has been stealing money from the town's coffers.
- The magistrate is going to arrest beggars.
The Breeding Poulter
Twin dwarves own this tavern.
Menu
- Blackened Veggies. A mix of veggies on a skewer and cooked over and open flame.
- Flame Roasted Pepper. A red pepper roasted over, duh, flame.
- Fried Trout. Sometimes the locals eat this off a stick.
Characters
- Dianne Mournhell. Halfling Astrologer ♀
- Olivier Black. Elf Brewer ⚥
- Arthur Dalton. Halfling Squire ♂
Rumours
- There's a selection of books in the library that no one's allowed to read.
- A farmer's wife is pregnant with an orc's child.
- A travelling salesman came last night looking to sell stolen goods.
Jacques Huon's Tavern
There's a shady looking customer alone at one table looking to sell illegal goods.
Menu
- Cheese Plate. A bunch of cheeses for the table.
- Adventurer's Stew. A hearty stew served in a bread bowl.
- Dragon's Egg Omelette. The claim that this is made from real dragon eggs is highly suspect.
Characters
- Jasper Faelyn. Dwarf Witch ♂
- Justin Smyth. Tiefling Wizard ♂
- Sapphire Dalton. Half-Orc Flautist ♀
Rumours
- More than one dragon has been seen nearby.
- Last month it rained fish.
- The barkeep likes to get in fights.
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