Taverns
Locale
Eldon Blaze's Taphouse
The bottom half of the door is blocked by sand.
Menu
- Fried Chicken. Chicken that's been fried in oil.
- Salted Lizard Eyes. Sometimes orcs order this.
- Chef Salad. Lettuce, some meat, some... what is that thing? It's good, whatever it is!
Characters
- Josua Lord. Human Silversmith ♂
- River Molyneaux. Halfling Wagoner ⚥
- Avery Unbroken. Half-Orc Warden ⚥
Rumours
- A painting was stolen from a powerful lord.
- The town master's nose was split open in a fight.
- The baker's wife hasn't been seen in days.
The Needy Nun
There's a door built into the ground. The rest of this tavern is below ground.
Menu
- Creamy Chicken Soup. Soup made with a cream base.
- Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.
- Bear Meat Sausage. The bear meat is very hard to work with.
Characters
- Maz Fitzgerald. Gnome Sailor ⚥
- Emily Zaros. Gnome Seamstress ♀
- Lisa Bryce. Halfling Stablehand ♀
Rumours
- The mayor is thinking about starting a town militia.
- Supposedly there's a treasure map hidden underneath the tavern.
- If you want to see a giant dog, you need only go to Dov's Circle.
The Lustrous Lantern
The door seems to open from the bottom up.
Menu
- Bangers and Mash. Sausages and mashed potatoes.
- Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.
- Lamb Shanks. Who shanked those poor lambs?
Characters
- Deimos Hickory. Halfling Exile ♂
- Jakob Quietfoot. Gnome Fence ♂
- Frances Terryn. Elf Translator ♀
Rumours
- Travelers have found a hundred corpses at Monastery of the Paige.
- has been having strange dreams about a flesh golem.
- That earthquake last week had something to do with giants.
Sahin Strongjaw's Inn
The tavern seems to be largest building in town.
Menu
- Minestrone Soup. Classic vegetable soup.
- Milk. There is parsley on top.
- Potato Salad. Made with mayo.
Characters
- Avery Emberfoot. Half-Orc Judge ♀
- Peter Rowanfang. Half-Orc Mathematician ♂
- Alex Banes. Tiefling Ranger ♂
Rumours
- It's said a farmer found a mummy when a section of his land caved in.
- If you touch a glowing rock at Titan's Skull, you'll begin to age backward.
- A painting was stolen from a powerful lord.
The Merry Cobbler Taphouse
This small tavern is on wheels and can be pulled by six horses.
Menu
- Pickled Beans. Great crunch and acidity.
- Butter Carrots. Baby carrots swimming in butter.
- Pepper Topped Flatbread. The red peppers on the flatbread are roasted.
Characters
- Madoc Hasan. Half-Elf Tailor ♂
- Shangela El-Hasan. Dwarf Monk ♀
- Marilyn Weatherby. Gnome Road Master ♀
Rumours
- A new clothing store is going to open soon.
- A portal to the afterlife has opened up in the center of town.
- If you order a light ale the barkeep just pours half the cup out.
Valeria Marshall's Taphouse
Icicles large enough to kill a man hang from the eavestroughs.
Menu
- Corn Chowder. Ya gotta like corn to like this.
- Sausage Stuffing. Does anyone know what's in stuffing? This has sausage, that much is for sure.
- Red Wine. Why no spaghetti?
Characters
- Mugheer Watson. Halfling Taxidermist ♂
- Matteus Moonvalley. Half-Elf Butler ♂
- Elias Rowe. Tiefling Pawn Shop Owner ♂
Rumours
- The townskeeper is considering hiring adventurers for protection.
- Purple worms are heading straight for the town.
- A travelling potion salesman is staying at the inn for a few weeks.
The Acre And Poacher
The chairs are padded and musty.
Menu
- Vanilla Pudding. Pudding. It's vanilla.
- Boar Meat Sausage. The chef has a special spice blend in the sausage.
- Bean Salad. Some beans. There's white beans, and red ones, and, um these dark ones.
Characters
- Claudia Deadeye. Human Con Artist ♀
- Salvatore Horrig. Dwarf Servant ♂
- Jimbo Rucker. Tiefling Bridle Maker ♂
Rumours
- A nearby town wants to join forces and overthrow the King.
- The statue at the entrance of town is actually a stone golem.
- A kraken was seen at the coast.
The Quarrelsome Life Tavern
This tavern has no kitchen.
Menu
- Fried Potato Crisps. Like mom used to make.
- Mutton. Meat? We think.
- Ham and Sausage Stuffing. A big serving of baked ham on top of a moun of sausage stuffing.
Characters
- Blake Proudfoot. Gnome Artist ⚥
- Heidi Oathstone. Gnome Bosun ♀
- Enzo Huon. Human Warlock ♂
Rumours
- Last week it rained frogs.
- Last month it rained fish.
- Travelers have found a hundred corpses at Airship of the Locksmith.
The Cheeky Plowman
A strange smelling chicken coop sits off to the side.
Menu
- Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!
- Green Spears. Roasted asparagus.
- Cheddar Frittata. There is parsley on top.
Characters
- Desmond Anwen. Halfling Cardinal ♂
- Kasandra Enola. Half-Orc Woolwinder ♀
- Taylor Nighy. Half-Orc Boatman ⚥
Rumours
- The mayor is cheating on his wife.
- The local tavern owner is thinking about not serving dwarves any longer.
- Cottage of the Bear provides a steady supply of peons.
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