Taverns
Locale
The Innovating Boa
The bar is wet.
Menu
- Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!
- Potato Skins. Cheese and bacon baked in potato skins.
- Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.
Characters
- Killian Cruise. Dwarf Magician ♂
- Fribbington Reddy. Human Archaeologist ⚥
- Kasim Laroque. Half-Elf Auditor ♂
Rumours
- A man named Cyrus killed another man's wife and children.
- The magistrate is thinking about arresting the townmaster.
- The armorer for the king has been turned into a horse by dark magic.
The Shout And Pint
The only chairs here are big cushions on the ground.
Menu
- Pot Roast. Hearty and filling.
- Pumpkin Soup. The pumpkin's rich flavour makes a great soup.
- Egg Battered Bread. French toast for world's that don't contain France.
Characters
- Maria Sams. Dwarf Commissar ♀
- Bundringo Cunningham. Half-Elf Cleric ⚥
- Malak Ellis. Human Bailiff ♀
Rumours
- A town to the north was swallowed up by a sinkhole.
- A nearby cavern houses a long dead Lich's lair.
- Someone found a note written in a strange language and signed Malfurian.
Ember Skullcrusher's Tavern
The tables here are invisible.
Menu
- Pumpkin Soup. The pumpkin's rich flavour makes a great soup.
- Pine Nuts Salad. The nuts are quite rare in these parts.
- Garlic Bread. Bread that's garlicy.
Characters
- Killian Brown. Dwarf Chimney Sweeper ♂
- Sumesh Goldtree. Half-Elf Watchmaker ⚥
- Kiran Brocksby. Halfling Cleaner ♂
Rumours
- Honey made from the nearby beekeepers is blue.
- It hasn't rained for weeks because someone angered the gods.
- A young man was seen sinking into the ground.
Nicholas Thalnir's Tavern
Lizards have overrun this joint.
Menu
- Root Beer. It's not quite alcoholic, but it is freaking delicious.
- Kobold's Delight. You should probably order something else.
- Fried Trout. Sometimes the locals eat this off a stick.
Characters
- Ahsoka Anwen. Half-Elf Ringmaster ♀
- Virginia Abbey. Human Town Crier ♀
- Mandy Greene. Elf Governess ♀
Rumours
- A pack of wolves have been prowling about at night.
- A new church is being built in town.
- There was a bar fight in the tavern last night.
The Cycling Poacher
The tables here are old whiskey barrels.
Menu
- Buttermilk Biscuit. A biscuit served with jam.
- Baked Eggplant. It's a vegetable, not an egg! I know eggs aren't even purple!
- Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.
Characters
- Rodney Wanderhill. Gnome Cabbie ♂
- Charlie Hawkwing. Tiefling Beekeeper ⚥
- Ben Scott. Dwarf Cleaner ♂
Rumours
- A mill worker claims he saw a giant worm the other day.
- A nearby town has had rain for the last year and a half, every day.
- Two kids went missing last week. This morning, they showed up in the middle of town, five years older.
The Determining Crenel
There's a sign on the wall that says 'no thaumaturgy'.
Menu
- Apple Pie. The absolute best item on the menu.
- Cockatrice Wings. Fried in oil.
- Honey Glazed Ribs. Ribs in a honey glaze.
Characters
- Doran Quinn. Dwarf Exterminator ⚥
- Nalgar Black. Tiefling Abbot ♂
- Timothy Deverin. Half-Elf Journalist ♂
Rumours
- The local inn is going out of business.
- No one stays dead in the neighboring town.
- A nearby farm has a miniature horse.
The Wretched Gardener Taphouse
The windows have iron bars over them.
Menu
- Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.
- Flatbread Pizza. Sauce and fixings on a flatbread.
- Beggar's Pie. Cheap meat in a pie.
Characters
- Malcolm Hynes. Dwarf Deserter ♂
- Taylor Loch. Half-Orc Taxidermist ⚥
- Mikael Amal. Gnome Sculptor ♂
Rumours
- The magistrate has been bitten by a wererat.
- Bandits are waiting to pounce on unsuspecting travellers outside of town.
- A circus is coming to town.
The Exalted Servant
There are ghostly moans and wails coming from the basement of this tavern.
Menu
- Porridge. Hot mush for breakfast!
- Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.
- Creamy Chicken Soup. Soup made with a cream base.
Characters
- Tami Rana. Human Cardinal ♀
- Sisco Quicktongue. Halfling Monk ⚥
- Jessica Enola. Half-Orc Lead Servant ♀
Rumours
- The magistrate is hoping to break down on the new jail soon.
- There is an ooze living in the local church.
- Adventurers have gone missing at Clearing of the Sapphire.
The Handsome Falconer Taphouse
The sign above the door has a painted black skull upon it.
Menu
- Smoked Sausage. Extra smoke is extra great.
- Cheese Omelette. The cheese is perfectly gooey.
- Donut. Cake for breakfast, basically!
Characters
- Lena Wood. Human Roper ♀
- Olivier Weston. Tiefling Sheriff ⚥
- Enzo Bradley. Dwarf Squire ♂
Rumours
- Someone summoned a demon.
- A giant ape is said to live near Spire of the Whore.
- There's a cursed sword in the armory.
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