Taverns
Mercy Ragvald's Tavern
The door to this tavern is never in the same place the next time you go.
Menu
- Cockatrice Wings. Fried in oil.
- Pan Cake. A thin cake made in a pan. Is it breakfast, is it dessert? Why not both!
- Strawberries with Cream. Perfect summer indulgence.
Characters
- Joel Carter. Human Ferryman ♂
- Ian Wazels. Half-Orc Jeweler ♂
- Bebe Broadbent. Human Hired Muscle ♀
Rumours
- The mayor is cheating on his wife.
- A travelling potion salesman is staying at the inn for a few weeks.
- is willing to buy magic items at a good price.
The Beslubbering Princess
There is a big hole in the roof.
Menu
- Water. For boring people.
- Black Pudding. It's better if you don't ask.
- Burst Onion with Fire Mage Sauce. Deep fried onion. The sauce is SPICY
Characters
- Daventry Jones. Dwarf Gladiator ♂
- Fiana Spall. Half-Elf Weaver ♀
- Clementine Masak. Elf Tax Collector ♀
Rumours
- The Inn owner's daughter has run away.
- The woman who works at the inn is a medusa. That's why she always wears a hat.
- A band of goblins are sacking nearby villages.
The Wretched Chaplain Inn
There's a sign on the wall that says 'no thaumaturgy'.
Menu
- Big Enough to Share Soup. A big ol' bowl of soup.
- Dumplings. Served in chicken broth.
- Egg Drop Soup. Go to a place where the cook doesn't just drop an egg in soup.
Characters
- Delia Whisperwind. Human Ranger ♀
- Mack Kaye. Halfling Farrier ♂
- Gavril Anwen. Dwarf Bailiff ♂
Rumours
- A nearby town has had rain for the last year and a half, every day.
- There is a chest full of weapons buried somewhere in town.
- It hasn't rained for weeks because someone angered the gods.
The Perfect Poet Taphouse
The bartender claims this tavern used to be carried upon a giants back.
Menu
- Veal. This dish makes us sad.
- Spiced Chicken Thigh. Well seasoned, and served with coleslaw.
- Brown Sugar Glazed Pork. Sweet and salty.
Characters
- Reynald Oak. Gnome Bard ♂
- Donal Moonblossom. Half-Elf Tailor ♂
- Lisa Hadwell. Elf Marshall ♀
Rumours
- If you order a light ale the barkeep just pours half the cup out.
- A band of goblins are sacking nearby villages.
- An old woman in town is said to have once loved a king.
The Pink Earth Taphouse
Someone started painting the deck out front but the job is only half complete.
Menu
- Meat Pie. Shredded beef in a pie crust.
- Meatballs on rice. Why no spaghetti?
- Dill Yogurt Dip. Served with raw veggies for dipping.
Characters
- Ivan Bradley. Human Commissar ♂
- Hiaenna Winterheart. Half-Orc Merchant ♀
- Jessica Marshall. Tiefling Monk ♀
Rumours
- A group of Kuo-toa live in the pond nearby.
- There's a talking turtle out by the pond.
- Tiny men and women have been seen among the rafters of the tavern.
The Finalizing Haberdasher
Magical light floats above the patrons heads here.
Menu
- Red Wine. The wine is perfectly aged.
- Cheese Plate. A bunch of cheeses for the table.
- Sausage and Mustard. Served on a split roll.
Characters
- Taylor Whisperwind. Half-Orc Smuggler ⚥
- Sandra Jayid. Tiefling Leatherworker ♀
- Jaden Arrias. Half-Orc Bargeman ♂
Rumours
- Pixies live in the woods here. It's said they'll grant a wish to anyone who finds them.
- The local tavern says their steak is beef, but it's not.
- A murderer has escaped from the town jail.
The Shopping Costermonger
A mug of light ale is a regular mug of ale with half of it poured out on the ground.
Menu
- Roasted Lizard. A little lizard roasted on a spit.
- Oatmeal. The steel cut oats retain maximum flavour potential.
- Baked Cockatrice. Delicious and nutritious
Characters
- Elias Weatherby. Human Flautist ♂
- Kiran Selentia. Half-Orc Missionary ♂
- Anya Quinn. Halfling Ranger ♀
Rumours
- A town to the north was swallowed up by a sinkhole.
- Yuan-ti have been seen nearby, supposedly.
- All of the cats in town have vanished overnight.
The Shield And Goose
You must be blindfolded before entering this tavern.
Menu
- Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
- Brown Sugar Glazed Pork. Sweet and salty.
- Cream of Glowing Mushroom Soup. You know how mushrooms glow in dungeons? It's that, but you can eat it.
Characters
- Roger Moonclaw. Half-Orc Clerk ♂
- Ismael Wynne. Human Necromancer ♂
- Katinka Hickory. Human First Mate ♀
Rumours
- A wyvern has been spotted in the area.
- was killed by zombies.
- The water in the nearby lake can poison you.
The Frivolous Blackbird
This tavern is filled with the delicious scent of fresh baked bread. They don't sell bread.
Menu
- Broiled Catfish. Caught fresh from the nearby river.
- Boar Meat Sausage. The chef has a special spice blend in the sausage.
- Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
Characters
- Reeve Carter. Halfling Ferryman ♂
- Avital Ashfield. Elf Captain Of The Guard ♂
- Sumesh Quaresh. Dwarf Bladesmith ⚥
Rumours
- A coven of witches have moved into the inn.
- An elf named Raven who came to town yesterday spent hundreds of years alone in the forest.
- The king was assassinated by lizard folk.
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