Taverns
Locale
The Braking Scorpion
1 in 100 drinks in this tavern is poisoned.
Menu
- Mashed Cauliflower. I mean, I don't know who would order this. An elf probably.
- Fried Chicken. Chicken that's been fried in oil.
- Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.
Characters
- Tenjon Donovan. Human Messenger ♂
- Helen Huon. Gnome Dancer ♀
- Eden Hasan. Human Maid ⚥
Rumours
- The mayor is considering banning carriages from town. The streets are too narrow.
- There is a bush which moves around near Mine of the Water.
- The Queen has been cursed.
The Tottering Hunter Taphouse
The sign above the door shows a sad looking man in a cage.
Menu
- Rock Stew. It's not actually rocks ...
- Boar Meat Sausage. The chef has a special spice blend in the sausage.
- Baked Pheasant. The fanciest of birds.
Characters
- Magda Hogan. Elf Mathematician ♀
- Rashur Huon. Human Clockkeeper ♂
- Avery Bryce. Dwarf Lead Servant ⚥
Rumours
- A masked man has been seen in town. He broke up a robbery.
- No one stays dead in the neighboring town.
- A nearby farm has a miniature horse.
The Occasional Bowyer
The tavern is staffed by maniacal goblins.
Menu
- Lamb Chops. Don't think about the cute little lamb when you eat these.
- Tortellini. A pasta dish with tomato sauce.
- Pickled Beans. Great crunch and acidity.
Characters
- Avery Silverback. Half-Orc Gunsmith ⚥
- Meara Erwin. Elf Baker ♂
- Liberty Jones. Gnome Dealer ♀
Rumours
- The woman who cleans the inn only works at night and has never been seen in the day.
- A great vampire lord is attempting to merge his world with ours.
- The Queen has been cursed.
The Well Lit Poacher
This is half a tavern, and half a library.
Menu
- Roasted Duck. A cute little duck. Roasted.
- Baked Cockatrice. Delicious and nutritious
- Bread Trencher. A hard loaf of bread with the middle dug out and filled with stew.
Characters
- Kallum Ward. Elf Sailmaker ♂
- Rowan Deakin. Half-Orc Messenger ⚥
- Zaeim Deadeye. Dwarf Hermit ♂
Rumours
- There are mushrooms which grow at Titan's Obelisk that control your mind.
- An old wizard came to town claiming he had a magic book that can make stories become true.
- Bandits are rumored to be hiding out in a nearby abandoned home.
The Cowherd And Crofter
The sign above the door is brand new.
Menu
- Spiced Tomato Soup. Tomato soup with a spicy kick.
- Root Beer. It's not quite alcoholic, but it is freaking delicious.
- Hush Puppies. Battered and breaded.
Characters
- Max Everett. Tiefling Rat Catcher ⚥
- Eden Silvervalley. Half-Elf Crime Boss ⚥
- Katja Fae. Gnome Cardinal ♀
Rumours
- The local innkeep trades illegal goods from his cellar.
- The mayor wants to have a festival.
- A portal to the afterlife has opened up in the center of town.
The Little Chrysolite
The tavern has a secret dungeon in the basement.
Menu
- Lasagna. Classic pasta dish.
- Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!
- Lizard Gruel. Yup. Just what it sounds like.
Characters
- Bedelia Flintfang. Half-Orc Sage ♀
- Carys Karim. Tiefling Accountant ♀
- Sophie Karim. Gnome Host ♀
Rumours
- A dragon was killed at Forgotten Hamlet.
- A great vampire lord is attempting to merge his world with ours.
- The members of the hunting lodge are about to leave and hunt down a weretiger.
The Instituting Vassal
A lute floats in the corner, playing a tune magically.
Menu
- Sausage and Mustard. Served on a split roll.
- Honey Glazed Ribs. Ribs in a honey glaze.
- Bullywug Plate. This is bugs. Seriously. Gross.
Characters
- Jerome Harber. Human Spice Merchant ♂
- Adrian Siggurd. Dwarf Taxidermist ♂
- Steven Haggard. Half-Elf Messenger ♂
Rumours
- The barkeep likes to get in fights.
- There's a beehive nearby where the bees are all blue instead of yellow.
- The town elder is thought to be a dragon in disguise.
The Wrecking Squire
Help is wanted here. They need a new bartender.
Menu
- Pork chop. Babe? Babe!
- Golden Potatoes. Small round yellow potatoes roasted and topped with melted butter.
- Dragon's Egg Omelette. The claim that this is made from real dragon eggs is highly suspect.
Characters
- Sarab Ashbringer. Human Cardinal ⚥
- Christopher Ghani. Half-Orc Engineer ♂
- Sohali Miller. Elf Bodyguard ♀
Rumours
- Someone in the inn is trying to hit passersby with the contents of his chamber pot.
- Walking skeletons have been spotted at night.
- That mangy dog everyone keeps seeing is a wizard in disguise.
The Low Buttery Tavern
A shady looking guy in the corner will sell you discount potions.
Menu
- Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.
- Carrot Slaw. Carrots and some other stuff with slaw sauce. What is slaw sauce? No one knows!
- Shredded Beef. Served on tortillas.
Characters
- Nathaniel Anwen. Gnome Fire Eater ♂
- Ven Reddy. Gnome Rat Catcher ♂
- Nora Weston. Dwarf Bard ♀
Rumours
- A local man swears he found the bones of a kraken deep in the forest.
- The royal children are bratty and The King is looking to ship them off to other lands.
- Three wizards live at Grayrock.
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