Taverns
Locale
The Prudent Anvil Inn
Two torches above the door are alive with blue fire.
Menu
- Egg Battered Bread. French toast for world's that don't contain France.
- Cherry Bread. Sweet cake like bread with candied cherries throughout.
- Challah. A classic bread. Makes great French Toast.
Characters
- Evonne Morningstar. Half-Elf Farmer ♀
- Torek Faelyn. Half-Orc Silversmith ♂
- Helena Hellscream. Tiefling Clockkeeper ♀
Rumours
- The local adventurer's guild has vanished, building and all.
- It's said a farmer found a mummy when a section of his land caved in.
- The town keeper has been stealing money from the town's coffers.
The Viper And Mailer
Help is wanted here. They need a new cook.
Menu
- Porridge. Hot mush for breakfast!
- Skillet Fried Potatoes. Thinly cut and fried with chopped onions.
- Burst Onion with Fire Mage Sauce. Deep fried onion. The sauce is SPICY
Characters
- Logan Mur. Gnome Watchman ♂
- Taylor Lesley. Gnome Chef ⚥
- Jonas Clarke. Gnome Gunsmith ♂
Rumours
- One little boy in town was carved from wood and brought to life through magic.
- The constable's wife is a hag in disguise.
- An alleycat was seen playing the lute.
The Virtuous Pleasure Inn
The door to this tavern is always locked.
Menu
- Apple Pie. The absolute best item on the menu.
- Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
- Tortle Stew. Stew that tortles love, lots of fish!
Characters
- Geoffrey Kastrix. Gnome Doctor ♂
- Phoebe Weston. Half-Orc Oracle ♀
- Riley Dresdain. Tiefling Detective ⚥
Rumours
- The trees here are alive.
- A group of adventurers are warning people that a dragon is coming.
- Horses from the stable keep winding up dead.
The Scrawny Calico
An aroma of sulfur and rot emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Blackened Veggies. A mix of veggies on a skewer and cooked over and open flame.
- Potato Salad. Honestly, it's a bit bland.
- Bacon Lettuce and Tomato sandwich. A BLT. Duh.
Characters
- Kasim Payne. Elf Prophet ♂
- Logan Selwyn. Halfling Cheesemaker ♂
- Charlie Jayid. Half-Orc Illusionist ⚥
Rumours
- A yeti has been seen nearby.
- That earthquake last week had something to do with giants.
- Drow have been coming into town at night and stealing things.
The Feisty Cartographer Tavern
A heavenly aroma emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Veal. This dish makes us sad.
- Burst Onion with Fire Mage Sauce. Deep fried onion. The sauce is SPICY
- Cheese Pie. It's melty cheese. CHEEEEEESE!
Characters
- Edgar Silverback. Half-Orc Runaway ♂
- Raven Gleeson. Gnome Ranger ♀
- Violet Selwyn. Elf Witch ♀
Rumours
- An army from a far away land is marching. They're expected to reach the town within a fortnight.
- A woman was seen flying at midnight last night.
- Lord Grandborne is coming to town.
Mushin Hemlock's Taphouse
There are ghostly moans and wails coming from the basement of this tavern.
Menu
- Bowl of Ale. Ale served in a bowl so it's more like a meal!
- Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
- Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!
Characters
- Eden Pierce. Gnome Oracle ♀
- Teresa Mulgrew. Tiefling Waiter ♀
- Sawyer Wretch. Tiefling Cartographer ♂
Rumours
- A wyvern has been spotted in the area.
- It hasn't rained for weeks because someone angered the gods.
- Trolls inhabit the nearby mountain range.
The Knife And Illustration
It's uncomfortably warm inside.
Menu
- Horn of Heimdall. A drinking horn the size of a horse's leg. If you finish it, you get your name carved on the wall of heroes.
- Garlic Bread. Bread that's garlicy.
- Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
Characters
- Charlie Brown. Gnome Pawn Shop Owner ⚥
- Kendra Scott. Tiefling Therapist ♀
- Avery Lesley. Half-Orc Villein ⚥
Rumours
- There's a magical ring laying at the bottom of the lake.
- A travelling gnome musician is coming to town later today.
- A mind flayer is in town, and is controlling some people's minds.
The Incredible Flume Tavern
A family of kobolds run this tavern.
Menu
- Corned Beef in Ginger Ale. Slow roasted in ale.
- Goat Stew. Hearty stew with stringy goat meat.
- Rock Stew. It's not actually rocks ...
Characters
- Joel Duval. Dwarf Museum Curator ♂
- Lena Orsan. Human Sergeant At Arms ♀
- Deilos Bryce. Dwarf Acolyte ♂
Rumours
- The town keeper has been stealing money from the town's coffers.
- Humans and elves are on the brink of a war.
- The mayor is considering banning carriages from town. The streets are too narrow.
The Introducing Viking
The bartender collects foreign coins.
Menu
- Bread Trencher. A hard loaf of bread with the middle dug out and filled with stew.
- Porridge. Hot mush for breakfast!
- Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.
Characters
- Simon Browneye. Dwarf Commissar ♂
- Jill Alma. Half-Elf Wizard's Apprentice ♀
- Ewan Ellis. Tiefling Bard ♂
Rumours
- The tavern sank into the ground a week ago.
- A carriage with no horse and no rider rolled through town last night.
- Someone swears they saw a teenage boy flying above the town.
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