Taverns
Locale
Mercy Bryce's Taphouse
An aroma of sulfur and rot emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Ham and Sausage Stuffing. A big serving of baked ham on top of a moun of sausage stuffing.
- Egg and Sausage on Toast. A sandwich for breakfast.
- BLT Roc Egg. Bacon, lettuce and tomato served in between a sliced hard boiled Roc egg.
Characters
- Ragnar Blackfist. Dwarf Chaplain ♂
- Haryk Shad. Gnome Chemist ♂
- Rowan Lord. Human Sommelier ⚥
Rumours
- The man in the corner is paying real silver for goblin ears.
- Roan's Temple is a great place to find a wife or husband.
- Two kids went missing last week. This morning, they showed up in the middle of town, five years older.
The Mad Chalice Taphouse
You must crawl through a two foot tall door to enter this tavern.
Menu
- Brown Sugar Glazed Pork. Sweet and salty.
- Tortellini. A pasta dish with tomato sauce.
- Bacon Lettuce and Tomato sandwich. A BLT. Duh.
Characters
- Illian Roderick. Tiefling Necromancer ♂
- Quentin Beech. Half-Elf Roper ♂
- Sarab Black. Dwarf Exile ⚥
Rumours
- A man has gone mad and is attempting to bring his wife back from the dead.
- Horses from the stable keep winding up dead.
- Humans and elves are on the brink of a war.
The Ironclad Son Inn
A heavenly aroma emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Cockatrice Wings. Fried in oil.
- Spiced Chicken Thigh. Well seasoned, and served with coleslaw.
- Marriage Soup. Greens and meat married in a soup.
Characters
- Sisco Weatherby. Elf Journalist ⚥
- Maddie Watson. Dwarf Poacher ♀
- Olivier Tathdel. Elf Marshall ⚥
Rumours
- A manticore is hunting a group of adventurers who killed her mate.
- Humans and elves are on the brink of a war.
- All of the cats in town have vanished overnight.
Wendall Woodfur's Taphouse
A mug of light ale is a regular mug of ale with half of it poured out on the ground.
Menu
- Egg and Sausage on Toast. A sandwich for breakfast.
- Spiced Cherries. Unique to this region.
- Veal. This dish makes us sad.
Characters
- Jacques Michaels. Half-Orc Wine Maker ♂
- Rylan Mur. Halfling Armorer ♂
- Galen Bladefist. Gnome Charlatan ♂
Rumours
- A mating pair of Owlbears have built a nest in an abandoned building nearby.
- No one stays dead in the neighboring town.
- Two kids went missing last week. This morning, they showed up in the middle of town, five years older.
The Sexy Stone
The sign above the door has a painted black skull upon it.
Menu
- Goose Eggs. Boiled, fried, or scrambled.
- Bean Salad. Some beans. There's white beans, and red ones, and, um these dark ones.
- Lasagna. Classic pasta dish.
Characters
- Finley Northrend. Human Lamplight ⚥
- Llewelyn Turner. Human Baker ♂
- Ragnar Travis. Half-Orc Beggar ♂
Rumours
- There's a beehive nearby where the bees are all blue instead of yellow.
- A nearby town has had rain for the last year and a half, every day.
- A genie lives in a cabin in the woods.
The Hurrying Armor
This tavern has a few private eating rooms that can be rented.
Menu
- Corned Beef and Cabbage. A traditional plate of a traditional dish.
- Smoked Sausage. Extra smoke is extra great.
- Giant Spider Legs. Giants eat them, why not us? Cooked over flame.
Characters
- Samir Hume. Tiefling Cleric ♂
- Daniel Freeman. Halfling Page ♂
- Elise Huon. Half-Elf Innkeeper ♀
Rumours
- No one stays dead in the neighboring town.
- Lord Grandborne is coming to town.
- A writer is interviewing local people for some book.
The Pinching Courtesan
The sign above the door is worn with age.
Menu
- Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!
- Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
- Mashed Cauliflower. I mean, I don't know who would order this. An elf probably.
Characters
- Turok Walker. Elf Fighter ♂
- Shangela Carter. Gnome Minister ♀
- Tamsin Hale. Dwarf Page ♀
Rumours
- The ale at the bar is non-alcoholic.
- A young red dragon is living in the forest nearby.
- The rats in town are becoming more numerous.
The Hunting Mind
The bartender is a clockwork construct.
Menu
- Flame Roasted Pepper. A red pepper roasted over, duh, flame.
- Bang bang Cockatrice Bites. A delicious cockatrice meat treat.
- Fruit Blend. Banana, apple, pineapple, and cherries mixed together.
Characters
- Eldon Moran. Halfling Soldier ♂
- Clark Nozzlenuck. Elf Gunsmith ♂
- Reuben Zantus. Dwarf Chemist ♂
Rumours
- Any goods you buy at the general store will vanish within a week.
- The barkeep lost his eye in a war.
- It's said that bodies taken to Bridge of the Burglar may return to life.
The Pink Tome
Water runs continuously down the walls. No one knows where it comes from.
Menu
- Mashed Cauliflower. I mean, I don't know who would order this. An elf probably.
- Flatbread. A classic staple.
- Egg Roll. Delicious food from another land.
Characters
- Dustin Jordan. Halfling Earl ♂
- Kashida Enola. Halfling Wizard ♀
- Bashara Banes. Half-Elf Hersir ♀
Rumours
- Pixies live in the woods here. It's said they'll grant a wish to anyone who finds them.
- The cook at the tavern will kill someone for the right price.
- A town to the north was swallowed up by a sinkhole.
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