Taverns
Locale
The Insidious Cooper Taphouse
The walls of this tavern are rounded.
Menu
- Roasted Duck. A cute little duck. Roasted.
- Cheese Omelette. The cheese is perfectly gooey.
- Creamy Chicken Soup. Soup made with a cream base.
Characters
- Finley Deakin. Halfling Bear Leader ⚥
- Liam Potter. Human Shepherd ♂
- Tarc Vonner. Halfling Sailor ♂
Rumours
- The armorer for the king has been turned into a horse by dark magic.
- One little boy in town was carved from wood and brought to life through magic.
- The towns dogs have seemingly formed a gang.
The Roguish Blacksmith Tavern
The tavern has a secret dungeon in the basement.
Menu
- Puff Pastry. Good for breakfast or desert!
- Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!
- Salted Lizard Eyes. Sometimes orcs order this.
Characters
- Natalia Ellis. Human Entertainer ♀
- Avery Roderick. Dwarf Courtier ⚥
- Quintus Ragvald. Dwarf Illuminator ♂
Rumours
- Supposedly there's a treasure map hidden underneath the tavern.
- Demon worshiping cultists have set up a shrine nearby.
- The local cemetery has had various bodies dug up over the last few months.
The Mark And Viking
This tavern is filled with the delicious scent of fresh baked bread. They don't sell bread.
Menu
- Bowl of Ale. Ale served in a bowl so it's more like a meal!
- Roc Leg. Fried and meant for twenty.
- Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.
Characters
- Elevrir Molyneaux. Half-Elf Journalist ♂
- Miriam Molyneaux. Elf Astronomer ♀
- Jevon Summer. Half-Elf Oracle ♂
Rumours
- A carriage with no horse and no rider rolled through town last night.
- The King is thinking about forgiving taxes this year.
- Ruins in the area show evidence that there was a battle fought long ago.
The Agate And Locksmith
Only half orcs work at this tavern.
Menu
- Thunder Lizard Ribs. Ribs from an allosaurus.
- Skillet Fried Potatoes. Thinly cut and fried with chopped onions.
- Pecan Pie. Like grandma used to make.
Characters
- Linda Monroe. Elf Fighter ♀
- Vuska Rana. Halfling Entertainer ♀
- Valeria Bladefist. Tiefling Cobbler ♀
Rumours
- The mayor is said to be a skin changer.
- There's a secret fighting ring below the tavern, where men fight to the death.
- A man new to town is selling magical weapons.
The Groat And Nun
There's a line to get into this small tavern.
Menu
- Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.
- Borscht. No one knows what this stuff is.
- Cream of Glowing Mushroom Soup. You know how mushrooms glow in dungeons? It's that, but you can eat it.
Characters
- Frances Windfall. Halfling Cleric ♀
- Stella Masak. Elf Minister ♀
- Corinna Bergel. Halfling Watchman ♀
Rumours
- The armorer for the king has been turned into a horse by dark magic.
- The members of the hunting lodge are about to leave and hunt down a weretiger.
- An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a new type of ranged weapon which fires iron balls.
The Trifling Gallon Inn
Ivy covers the front of the building.
Menu
- Honey Glazed Ham. A thick slice of ham covered in a honey glaze.
- Marriage Soup. Greens and meat married in a soup.
- Milk. There is parsley on top.
Characters
- Natalia Carson. Elf Bear Leader ♀
- Max Mervor. Human Shepherd ⚥
- Mikael Black. Half-Orc Jeweler ♂
Rumours
- The Bistre Harbour was the site of a brutal battle. Ghosts are said to haunt it.
- No one stays dead in the neighboring town.
- A travelling gnome musician is coming to town later today.
The Arbitrating Stewsman
Wild birds are lining the rooftops.
Menu
- Poisoned Apple. It's not real poison! Meade injected into an apple.
- Hot Coffee. Warm you up and give you a kick in the pants.
- Chef Special. Let the cook give you whatever he wants.
Characters
- Karakta Travis. Half-Orc Prince ♂
- Jacques Pierce. Half-Orc Exterminator ♂
- Jaden Boone. Half-Orc Business Owner ♂
Rumours
- A new church is being built in town.
- At midnight the dead can rise for one hour.
- It hasn't rained for weeks because someone angered the gods.
The Pungent Maker Inn
The front of this tavern is painted to look like a demon. The door is the demon's mouth.
Menu
- Chef's Choice. We don't know what it's going to be, but it will be good.
- Honey Glazed Ribs. Ribs in a honey glaze.
- Mal's Plate. a veggie offering.
Characters
- Arabella Deakin. Dwarf Monk ♀
- Rowan Sweeny. Elf Roper ⚥
- Bedelia Carrion. Tiefling Bailiff ♀
Rumours
- The new tavern has a beholder brewing ale in the basement.
- It's said a farmer found a mummy when a section of his land caved in.
- The howls at night aren't wolves, they're hell hounds.
The Spicer And Duck
No humans are allowed in this tavern.
Menu
- Burst Onion with Fire Mage Sauce. Deep fried onion. The sauce is SPICY
- Cheese Omelette. The cheese is perfectly gooey.
- Mushroom Meat Skewer. Savoury steak and mushrooms, stabbed by a stick.
Characters
- Eldar Ward. Human Watchmaker ♂
- Donal Duval. Half-Orc Wine Maker ♂
- Lola Mossrock. Gnome Fire Eater ♀
Rumours
- The king was assassinated by lizard folk.
- A group of adventurers are warning people that a dragon is coming.
- You may summon any elemental at Airship of the Man.
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