Taverns
Locale
The Laying Friend
This is half a tavern, and half a library.
Menu
- Tortellini. A pasta dish with tomato sauce.
- Goose Eggs. Boiled, fried, or scrambled.
- Veal. This dish makes us sad.
Characters
- River Brocksby. Tiefling Nanny ⚥
- Hana Urean. Gnome Congresswoman ♀
- Maverick Reedwater. Gnome Wizard ♂
Rumours
- The magistrate wants to outlaw drinking.
- was killed by zombies.
- A masked man has been seen in town. He broke up a robbery.
The Gleeful Quack
The workers here wear red robes.
Menu
- Tortle Stew. Stew that tortles love, lots of fish!
- Pine Nuts Salad. The nuts are quite rare in these parts.
- Chicken Cutlets. Thin strips of chicken fried.
Characters
- Josua Deverin. Half-Elf Pirate ♂
- Max Bladefist. Gnome Spice Merchant ⚥
- Phoebe Kaye. Gnome Ranger ♀
Rumours
- A town to the north was swallowed up by a sinkhole.
- The blacksmith here is thought to be an Oni.
- The ale from the tavern is brewed by gnomes.
The Goddess And Riser
The signature drink here is called the Wailing Wight.
Menu
- Mutton. Meat? We think.
- Pumpkin Soup. The pumpkin's rich flavour makes a great soup.
- Steak Burger. A thin burger patty on a toasted bun.
Characters
- Falk Huon. Half-Orc Cleaner ♂
- Alexandra Hynes. Human Museum Curator ♀
- Charlie Enola. Half-Orc Fence ⚥
Rumours
- A giant rock fell from the sky the other day, a few miles from town.
- At midnight the dead can rise for one hour.
- The water in the nearby lake can poison you.
The Chapman And Weaver
An aroma of sulfur and rot emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.
- Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
- Navy Bean and Ham Soup. Classic soup, easy to make.
Characters
- Hamad Spall. Half-Orc Farrier ♂
- Marcelin Turner. Half-Elf Prostitute ♀
- Friedrich Connington. Human Skomorokh ♂
Rumours
- A nearby farm is haunted.
- A kraken was seen at the coast.
- A writer is interviewing local people for some book.
The Bodger And Bishop
The front of this tavern is painted to look like a demon. The door is the demon's mouth.
Menu
- Pepper Topped Flatbread. The red peppers on the flatbread are roasted.
- Collard Greens. Iron helps us play.
- Boar Meat Sausage. The chef has a special spice blend in the sausage.
Characters
- Evonne Lachlan. Elf Shaman ♀
- Karen Orsan. Elf Man At Arms ♀
- Janette Echols. Gnome Tutor ♀
Rumours
- The magistrate wants to outlaw drinking.
- The magistrate is having an affair with a harpy.
- The bees here make the best honey.
The Cockered Minstrel Tavern
The windows have iron bars over them.
Menu
- Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.
- Tentacle Stew. It's delicious if you close your eyes.
- Potato Salad. Made with mayo.
Characters
- Giselle Crump. Halfling Surgeon ♀
- Ashley AnaanShan. Dwarf Shepherd ♀
- Lariat Wood. Half-Elf Pawn Shop Owner ♂
Rumours
- The new tavern has a beholder brewing ale in the basement.
- The magistrate is having an affair with a harpy.
- A new clothing store is going to open soon.
The Spleeny Gambit
There's a large dance floor here, and a band playing at all hours.
Menu
- Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!
- Apple Pie. The absolute best item on the menu.
- Honey Glazed Ham. A thick slice of ham covered in a honey glaze.
Characters
- Shirley El-Hasan. Half-Elf Nurse ♀
- Alicia Roderick. Half-Elf Shipwright ♀
- Phoebe Barrow. Halfling Refugee ♀
Rumours
- Someone hid treasure in town.
- If you want to speak to a god, you should travel to Aria's Chains.
- The old blind beggar is pretending. He can see just find.
The Beaver And Cobbler
This tavern used to be the city jail.
Menu
- Chicken Tortilla Soup. Fried corn tortillas in a spicy soup.
- Cockatrice Soup. Tastes like evil chicken.
- Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.
Characters
- Lara Marshall. Half-Orc Sorcerer ♀
- Levi Northrend. Elf Sorcerer ♂
- Sumesh Echols. Halfling Chef ⚥
Rumours
- An old woman in town is said to have once loved a king.
- Last week it rained frogs.
- There are three mice in the inn that walk on their hind legs.
Mica Jorgen's Taphouse
There's a line to get into this small tavern.
Menu
- Wren Pot Pie. More popular than you would think.
- Roast Beef. It's a bit overcooked.
- Butternut Squash Soup. it's very, very orange.
Characters
- Belor Roundtree. Half-Elf Herald ♂
- Kyris Orsan. Half-Orc Acater ♂
- Sazi Nighy. Half-Orc Sommelier ♀
Rumours
- At midnight the dead can rise for one hour.
- The mayor is cheating on his wife.
- The constable had to flee town after killing a man.
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