Taverns
Locale
The Disapproving Void
It's uncomfortably warm inside.
Menu
- Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.
- Navy Bean and Ham Soup. Classic soup, easy to make.
- Gnoll Peanut Soup. When gnolls aren't eating people, they make this.
Characters
- Calla Fae. Human Illusionist ♀
- Reuben Rucker. Half-Orc Fisher ♂
- Gert Marshall. Human Makeup Artist ♂
Rumours
- There's a selection of books in the library that no one's allowed to read.
- A strange clockwork machine has been seen in town at night.
- Thieves have targeted nearby farms.
The Radiant Penknife Tavern
There is a drinking contest in this tavern every night at midnight.
Menu
- Red Wine. The wine is perfectly aged.
- Spinach Salad. Iron helps us play.
- Halfling Soup. I think there's freaking acorns in this.
Characters
- Hana Oak. Half-Elf Ringmaster ♀
- Maz Kastrix. Half-Orc Servant ⚥
- Alam Enola. Tiefling Baker ♂
Rumours
- A stranger came to town, they have feet that look like bird talons.
- The mayor is going to outlaw adventurers.
- A young man was seen sinking into the ground.
The Cruel Horse Inn
The floor is sticky. Ew.
Menu
- Blackened Cod. Freshly caught, freshly burnt.
- Meat Pie. Shredded beef in a pie crust.
- Cheddar Frittata. There is parsley on top.
Characters
- Riley Davis. Dwarf Thatcher ⚥
- Bundringo Ali. Half-Elf Cult Leader ⚥
- Olivier Hynes. Half-Orc Skomorokh ⚥
Rumours
- The blacksmith used to be a wizard.
- You may summon any elemental at Michael's Menhir.
- A new weapons store is going to open soon.
The Linen And Shilling
No one may talk in this tavern.
Menu
- Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.
- Potato Salad. Made with mayo.
- Bread & Cheese. A tavern staple.
Characters
- Finley Molyneaux. Tiefling Ward ⚥
- Finley Mattell. Half-Orc Warlock ⚥
- Felicity Alma. Elf Butcher ♀
Rumours
- A young girl is said to have powers that help her fight monsters.
- The baker's wife hasn't been seen in days.
- There's a lighthouse on the coast said to be overrun with giant spiders.
The Jolly Knife Taphouse
A mug of light ale is a regular mug of ale with half of it poured out on the ground.
Menu
- Meat Pie. Shredded beef in a pie crust.
- Spiced Cherries. Unique to this region.
- Chicken Cutlets. Thin strips of chicken fried.
Characters
- Rowan Clarke. Dwarf Seer ⚥
- Bundringo Reddy. Half-Orc Hermit ⚥
- Natalia Redtusk. Half-Orc Ward ♀
Rumours
- A new clothing store is going to open soon.
- One dog in town is actually a polymorphed elf.
- Someone swears they saw a teenage boy flying above the town.
Laurel Shadepelt's Inn
A sign behind the bar reads NO MAGIC in large block letters.
Menu
- Minestrone Soup. Classic vegetable soup.
- Pickled Beans. Great crunch and acidity.
- Red Wine. The wine is perfectly aged.
Characters
- Miles Whisperwind. Gnome Tanner ♂
- Olivia Rucker. Human Druid ♀
- Morwen Cunningham. Gnome Nun ♀
Rumours
- Two orcs fought for dominance at The Cerulean Cottage.
- Over half of the town has gotten a strange pox.
- An invisible man has been creating problems in town.
The Cheap Princess Taphouse
Drinks here are served in fine crafted mugs.
Menu
- Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.
- Bangers and Mash. Sausages and mashed potatoes.
- Veal. This dish makes us sad.
Characters
- Bella Ghani. Human Druid ♀
- Henry Diamondtree. Elf Librarian ♂
- Marcelin Scott. Gnome Alcoholic ♀
Rumours
- Giants have been spotted prowling along the countryside.
- The local magistrate is about to raise taxes.
- Someone is making a flesh golem nearby.
The Cutler And Friar
This tavern is currently out of ale.
Menu
- Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.
- Shredded Beef. Served on tortillas.
- Collard Greens. Iron helps us play.
Characters
- Charlie Abbey. Half-Orc Barber ⚥
- Eldar Oak. Halfling Cutpurse ♂
- Joseph Black. Half-Orc Accountant ♂
Rumours
- Some people in town think the butcher uses human meat.
- There's a talking turtle out by the pond.
- A pack of wolves have been prowling about at night.
The Misty Hilt Taphouse
You must solve a puzzle to enter this tavern.
Menu
- Water. For boring people.
- Sticky caramel. A bowl of warm caramel with chocolate wafers to dip in.
- Hot Coffee. Warm you up and give you a kick in the pants.
Characters
- Sarab Weston. Human First Mate ⚥
- Maz Duval. Elf Business Owner ⚥
- Lawson Sorra. Dwarf Paladin ♂
Rumours
- It's almost time to pay taxes.
- The prince's betrothal was not blessed by the king.
- A band of goblins sacked a nearby town.
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