Taverns
Locale
The Light Shield
The chairs are padded and musty.
Menu
- Roasted Duck. A cute little duck. Roasted.
- Onion Soup. Dark broth with a lot of onion.
- Elk Meat Sausage. A bit gamey.
Characters
- Killian Payne. Elf Village Idiot ♂
- Katja Marid. Human Almoner ♀
- Ewan Bozier. Tiefling Former Adventurer ♂
Rumours
- There was a fight in a nearby city at the docks.
- A band of goblins are sacking nearby villages.
- is willing to buy magic items at a good price.
The Interfering Stone
The tables here are big boulders.
Menu
- Halfling Pretzels. Pretzels, but tiny.
- Baked Pheasant. The fanciest of birds.
- Butternut Squash Soup. it's very, very orange.
Characters
- Sigrid Turner. Half-Orc Messenger ♀
- Gael Winter. Dwarf Astrologer ♂
- Sisco Summer. Halfling Illuminator ⚥
Rumours
- Two orcs fought for dominance at Ellie's Camp.
- Lord Grandborne is coming to town.
- The local gang has a new leader.
The Hearing Scorpion
Drinks here are served in rudimentary clay mugs.
Menu
- Flatbread Pizza. Sauce and fixings on a flatbread.
- Boiled Sausage. A big link of sausage that's bloated from being boiled.
- Pickled Beans. Great crunch and acidity.
Characters
- Sarab Kastrix. Gnome Singer ⚥
- Delia White. Gnome Tanner ♀
- Jasper Swiftfoot. Gnome Painter ♂
Rumours
- If you order a light ale the barkeep just pours half the cup out.
- The other day a hunter tried to bring down a deer, but the arrows passed right through the animal.
- The missing kids in town the last few months are the work of a group of gnolls.
The Querulous Moat Tavern
It's 20 degrees colder in this tavern than it is outside.
Menu
- Lamb Chops. Don't think about the cute little lamb when you eat these.
- Antipasto Platter. Meat and cheese and stuff.
- Flame Roasted Pepper. A red pepper roasted over, duh, flame.
Characters
- Daisy Faelyn. Human Monk ♀
- Runar Hynes. Gnome Fighter ♂
- Caitlin Dresdain. Half-Orc Essayist ♀
Rumours
- The magistrate is hoping to break down on the new jail soon.
- A local girl has gone missing.
- The howls at night aren't wolves, they're hell hounds.
The Cowherd And Frong
There's a five foot tall statue of a dragon carved out of stone just outside the door.
Menu
- Root Beer. It's not quite alcoholic, but it is freaking delicious.
- Bread Trencher. A hard loaf of bread with the middle dug out and filled with stew.
- Kraken Bisque. We're pretty sure there's no kraken in this.
Characters
- Avery Hamlin. Elf Magician ⚥
- Clark Hamlin. Gnome Anthropologist ♂
- Lars Travis. Tiefling Hayward ♂
Rumours
- That big abandoned farmhouse has weird sounds coming from it at night.
- That mangy dog everyone keeps seeing is a wizard in disguise.
- A group of Kuo-toa live in the pond nearby.
The Cheap Stool
The text on the sign is written backward.
Menu
- Mint Lamb. Why do we eat cute little animals? Why?
- Dill Yogurt Dip. Served with raw veggies for dipping.
- Cheese Pie. It's melty cheese. CHEEEEEESE!
Characters
- Parker Wildwood. Halfling Potter ⚥
- Karen Quinn. Elf Seer ♀
- Clio Massa. Halfling Rogue ♀
Rumours
- The local tavern is going out of business.
- Someone found a note written in a strange language and signed Malfurian.
- A man in town is a traveller looking to fight the strongest man in each town.
The Peaceful Arrow
The tavern stands 20 stories tall and is strangely narrow.
Menu
- Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.
- Creamy Mushroom Stew. A thick stew made with a secret spice.
- Bowl of Ale. Ale served in a bowl so it's more like a meal!
Characters
- Arnold Loch. Human Celebrity ♂
- Vuska Weston. Elf Paladin ♀
- Matthew Faelyn. Elf Quartermaster ♂
Rumours
- More than one dragon has been seen nearby.
- The magistrate is going to arrest beggars.
- The town keeper has been stealing money from the town's coffers.
The Meaty Yeoman
The door seems to open from the bottom up.
Menu
- Lasagna. Classic pasta dish.
- Roasted Stag. Big ol deer guy. Roasted.
- Hush Puppies. Battered and breaded.
Characters
- Ricky Enola. Half-Elf Warden ♂
- Brom Dresdain. Tiefling Clockkeeper ♂
- Moe Dustclaw. Half-Orc Cheesemaker ♂
Rumours
- The baker lost his leg years ago when he was an adventurer.
- A mating pair of Owlbears have built a nest in an abandoned building nearby.
- The blacksmith here is thought to be an Oni.
The Worst Beadle Taphouse
This tavern has a few private eating rooms that can be rented.
Menu
- Cheese Omelette. The cheese is perfectly gooey.
- Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.
- Egg Battered Bread. French toast for world's that don't contain France.
Characters
- Maz Marid. Half-Orc Druid ⚥
- Eden Underhill. Gnome Goldsmith ♀
- Sumesh Bradley. Human Madame ⚥
Rumours
- A great vampire lord is attempting to merge his world with ours.
- The King is rumored to have died, but the people have not been told.
- A giant bird has been spotted near Cave of the Carbuncle.
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