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The Mason And Fire

Map of The Mason And Fire

There's a shady looking customer alone at one table looking to sell illegal goods.

Menu

  • Broth. Not a lot of choice here. But, uh, here's some broth.
  • Potato Skins. Cheese and bacon baked in potato skins.
  • Caramel Apples. Apple on a stick with caramel topping.

Characters

  • Nathaniel Bloodhoof. Dwarf Villein ♂
  • Nayeli Sebastian. Dwarf First Mate ♀
  • Timothy Malfoy. Gnome Monk ♂

Rumours

  • Someone looted a tomb nearby.
  • A nearby farm is haunted.
  • There's going to be a jousting tourney soon.

George Icetail's Taphouse

Map of George Icetail's Taphouse

There are bowls of nuts on each table, and spaced out down the length of the bar.

Menu

  • Duck Egg Omelette. The chef stole the eggs himself. Ask him about it.
  • Gingerbread Cookie. A delicious treat.
  • Beef and Pears. Meat and fruit together? Who would have thought?

Characters

  • Jimbo Dunstan. Human Wizard ♂
  • Oliver Vinder. Dwarf Bloodletter ♂
  • Hugo Pierre-Dupois. Half-Elf Boatman ♂

Rumours

  • The trees in the nearby woods have been moving around.
  • was killed by wolves.
  • Orcs carried off several townsfolk.

The Argolet And Guard

Map of The Argolet And Guard

The back room houses a small weapons shop.

Menu

  • Baked Pheasant. The fanciest of birds.
  • Mint Lamb. Why do we eat cute little animals? Why?
  • Gazpacho. Cold soup.

Characters

  • Luna Winter. Tiefling Bard ♀
  • Bob Windrunner. Dwarf Charlatan ♂
  • Max Brocksby. Gnome Prisoner ⚥

Rumours

  • The local gang has a new leader.
  • Demon worshiping cultists have set up a shrine nearby.
  • There was a bar fight in the tavern last night.

The Increasing Wealth

Map of The Increasing Wealth

There is a big hole in the roof.

Menu

  • Ogre Eyeballs. A delicacy!
  • Roasted Turkey. Served with gravy and mashed potatoes.
  • Egg Roll. Delicious food from another land.

Characters

  • Parker Donovan. Elf Illusionist ⚥
  • Ragnar Ferrier. Human Bowyer ♂
  • Percival Marshall. Halfling Student ♂

Rumours

  • The Queen has a number of male companions that the king knows nothing about.
  • A town to the north was swallowed up by a sinkhole.
  • The mayor is considering banning carriages from town. The streets are too narrow.

The Burly Life

Map of The Burly Life

The bar in this tavern is covered in glowing fungi.

Menu

  • Dill Yogurt Dip. Served with raw veggies for dipping.
  • Meat Pie. Shredded beef in a pie crust.
  • Egg Roll. Delicious food from another land.

Characters

  • Weston Terryn. Half-Elf Business Owner ♂
  • Lar Marid. Tiefling Sorcerer ♂
  • Gert Bryce. Dwarf Man At Arms ♂

Rumours

  • There's a weird law on the town books that no one may eat between midnight and dawn.
  • A murderer has escaped from the town jail.
  • An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a new type of ranged weapon which fires iron balls.

The Limping Joiner

Map of The Limping Joiner

This miniscule tavern serves you through a window.

Menu

  • Cheese Pie. It's melty cheese. CHEEEEEESE!
  • Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.
  • Milk. There is parsley on top.

Characters

  • Kharda Davis. Half-Elf Page ♀
  • Ian Adir. Half-Elf Count ♂
  • Maz Reece. Dwarf Singer ⚥

Rumours

  • A man named Castor is staying at the inn. He looks dangerous.
  • The new tavern has a beholder brewing ale in the basement.
  • There is a bush which moves around near Land of Rippling Seasons.

Kerry Fitzgerald's Tavern

Map of Kerry Fitzgerald's Tavern

The tavern has a secret dungeon in the basement.

Menu

  • Beggar's Pie. Cheap meat in a pie.
  • Egg and Sausage on Toast. A sandwich for breakfast.
  • Veal. This dish makes us sad.

Characters

  • Cole Selwyn. Dwarf Hayward ♂
  • Lance Mowbry. Half-Orc Senator ♂
  • Eden Dunstan. Dwarf First Mate ♀

Rumours

  • A princess is hiding out in town because she refuses to marry someone.
  • The missing kids in town the last few months are the work of a group of gnolls.
  • Thieves have targeted nearby farms.

The Yeasty Acolyte Taphouse

Map of The Yeasty Acolyte Taphouse

The name of this tavern changes every day.

Menu

  • Fried Quail Egg. A delicate egg fried in a pan. Served with bacon.
  • Veal. This dish makes us sad.
  • Potato Skins. Cheese and bacon baked in potato skins.

Characters

  • Nena Bloodhoof. Tiefling Armorer ♀
  • Aric Boone. Elf Diviner ♂
  • Michael Hamid. Gnome Bear Leader ♂

Rumours

  • Honey made from the nearby beekeepers is blue.
  • A town to the north was swallowed up by a sinkhole.
  • The town council answers to an evil god.

Amaya Icewing's Tavern

Map of Amaya Icewing's Tavern

The beds are nearly empty and sag close to the ground.

Menu

  • Bear Meat Sausage. The bear meat is very hard to work with.
  • Water. For boring people.
  • Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.

Characters

  • Madoc Pierce. Elf Elder ♂
  • Ned Freeman. Half-Orc Bear Leader ♂
  • Mica Dempsy. Dwarf Constable ♀

Rumours

  • A star in the night sky has moved.
  • An elf named Cameron lost his wife recently.
  • A carriage with no horse and no rider rolled through town last night.

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