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Gar Goldbreeze's Taphouse

Map of Gar Goldbreeze's Taphouse

The door to this tavern is never in the same place the next time you go.

Menu

  • Chef's Choice. We don't know what it's going to be, but it will be good.
  • Cherry Bread. Sweet cake like bread with candied cherries throughout.
  • Red Wine. Why no spaghetti?

Characters

  • Carys Ashbringer. Tiefling Singer ♀
  • Durante Masak. Half-Elf Oracle ♂
  • Alan Rowe. Dwarf Scribe ♂

Rumours

  • An adventuring party went to fight a dragon nearby but they never returned.
  • The prince's betrothal was not blessed by the king.
  • The King is looking to give aid to the poorest in the kingdom.

The Wayfarer And Pantler

Map of The Wayfarer And Pantler

There are ghostly moans and wails coming from the basement of this tavern.

Menu

  • Shredded Beef. Served on tortillas.
  • Minestrone Soup. Classic vegetable soup.
  • Blackened Veggies. A mix of veggies on a skewer and cooked over and open flame.

Characters

  • Mila Harber. Dwarf Charlatan ♀
  • Melissa Korsk. Gnome Celebrity ♀
  • Peter Cruise. Half-Elf Alcoholic ♂

Rumours

  • A cow was born nearby with two heads.
  • There's a lighthouse on the coast said to be overrun with giant spiders.
  • The prince's betrothal was not blessed by the king.

The Flaky Lantern

Map of The Flaky Lantern

Help is wanted here. They need a new cook.

Menu

  • Raw Veggies. Perfect if you're trying to stay healthy, or just hate yourself!
  • Griffon Horn Beer. The beer is particularly good.
  • Bread Soup. Hope you like bread!

Characters

  • Shirley Pierce. Half-Orc Silversmith ♀
  • Joseph Nozzlenuck. Tiefling Model ♂
  • Brittany Hamilton. Half-Orc Captain Of The Guard ♀

Rumours

  • The king was assassinated by lizard folk.
  • A band of goblins sacked a nearby town.
  • The drinks in the tavern are watered down.

Natalia Scott's Tavern

Map of Natalia Scott's Tavern

You must be blindfolded before entering this tavern.

Menu

  • Skillet Fried Potatoes. Thinly cut and fried with chopped onions.
  • Cheddar Frittata. There is parsley on top.
  • Candied Apples. Apple on a stick with candied topping.

Characters

  • Isabella Poots. Gnome Artist ♀
  • Vivi Watson. Human Surgeon ♀
  • Blake Jayid. Elf Illuminator ⚥

Rumours

  • One of the local inns is said to also be a brothel.
  • Two kids went missing last week. This morning, they showed up in the middle of town, five years older.
  • Someone looted a tomb nearby.

The Scribe And Apprentice

Map of The Scribe And Apprentice

The sign is made of stone, and lies on the ground, propped up next to the door.

Menu

  • Bread Trencher. A hard loaf of bread with the middle dug out and filled with stew.
  • Apple Fritter. Chunks of apple battered and fried.
  • Porridge. Hot mush for breakfast!

Characters

  • Sawyer Simpson. Halfling Assassin ⚥
  • Mervyn White. Human Former Adventurer ♂
  • Dawn Roderick. Human Bard ♀

Rumours

  • There's a mirror in one room at the inn which is actually a doorway to another world.
  • Dwarves dug out a hideout hundreds of years ago nearby, but no one can find it.
  • The magistrate is having an affair with a harpy.

Nigel Wazels's Inn

Map of Nigel Wazels's Inn

Thick bands of wood frame the outside walls. They are painted a unique teal colour.

Menu

  • Carrot Slaw. Carrots and some other stuff with slaw sauce. What is slaw sauce? No one knows!
  • Antipasto Platter. Meat and cheese and stuff.
  • Cherry Bread. Sweet cake like bread with candied cherries throughout.

Characters

  • Illian Alhara. Human Poultry Keeper ♂
  • Barnston El-Hasan. Elf Rogue ♂
  • Elias Bloodhoof. Human Entertainer ♂

Rumours

  • The lake nearby vanished five days ago.
  • A large elephant was recently hunted in the woods.
  • The townmaster is looking for adventurers for some quest.

The Dramatizing Mark

Map of The Dramatizing Mark

The upstairs is a bakery.

Menu

  • Sphinx Brisket. Beef and pork cooked together.
  • Chicken Soup. When the place is out of noodles.
  • Mushroom Meat Skewer. Savoury steak and mushrooms, stabbed by a stick.

Characters

  • William Larchwood. Halfling Knight ♂
  • Trixie Loch. Human Bridle Maker ♀
  • Rowan Selwyn. Half-Elf Fortune Teller ⚥

Rumours

  • Werewolves have been seen nearby.
  • One man claims dragons don't, and never have, existed.
  • An elf named Cameron lost his wife recently.

The Dingy Quail

Map of The Dingy Quail

The beds are full and luxurious.

Menu

  • Pecan Pie. Like grandma used to make.
  • Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.
  • Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.

Characters

  • Shangela Banes. Gnome Wizard ♀
  • Katarina Scott. Elf Essayist ♀
  • Sebastian Gemtree. Half-Elf Boatman ♂

Rumours

  • A knight came to town last week riding a sphinx.
  • A man in town is a traveller looking to fight the strongest man in each town.
  • There was a bar fight in the tavern last night.

The Sensing Raven

Map of The Sensing Raven

There is a strange inscription above the door.

Menu

  • Roasted Stag. Big ol deer guy. Roasted.
  • Ploughman's Lunch. Hard boiled egg, shaved meat, cheese, bread, and preserves.
  • Frozen Apple Slices. It's an apple, but frozen.

Characters

  • Lincoln Hadwell. Human Judge ♂
  • Bodwyn Carter. Elf Event Planner ♂
  • Caroc Terryn. Tiefling Abbot ♂

Rumours

  • The innkeeper lost the keys to each and every room.
  • There's a talking turtle out by the pond.
  • Drow have been coming into town at night and stealing things.

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