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The Deciding Crenel

Map of The Deciding Crenel

You must be blindfolded before entering this tavern.

Menu

  • Caramel Apples. Apple on a stick with caramel topping.
  • Hot Coffee. Warm you up and give you a kick in the pants.
  • Potato Salad. Made with mayo.

Characters

  • Emyr Rana. Human Illuminator ♂
  • Forbes Roderick. Elf Paladin ♂
  • Cordelia Karim. Halfling Celebrity ♀

Rumours

  • A local township may be preparing for war.
  • The constable had to flee town after killing a man.
  • Someone looted a tomb nearby.

The Cardinal And Stag

Map of The Cardinal And Stag

The bartender has a pet monkey. Mr. Jingles more or less helps with things.

Menu

  • Halfling Pretzels. Pretzels, but tiny.
  • Egg on Toast. Can't beat this simple breakfast!
  • Cheddar Frittata. There is parsley on top.

Characters

  • Ruther Ferrier. Gnome Chemist ♂
  • Tarc Roderick. Human Bard ♂
  • Jen Clarke. Elf Bartender ♀

Rumours

  • The local innkeep trades illegal goods from his cellar.
  • An old woman in town is said to have once loved a king.
  • A masked man has been seen in town. He broke up a robbery.

The Whimsical Bather

Map of The Whimsical Bather

There's a shady looking customer alone at one table looking to sell illegal goods.

Menu

  • Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.
  • Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.
  • Roasted Turkey. Served with gravy and mashed potatoes.

Characters

  • Taylor Winter. Elf Rogue ⚥
  • Parker Dalton. Halfling Barber Surgeon ⚥
  • Charlotte Sebastian. Elf Bandit ♀

Rumours

  • Giants have been spotted prowling along the countryside.
  • The mayor is cheating on his wife.
  • Honey made from the nearby beekeepers is blue.

The Thirsty Fiddler Tavern

Map of The Thirsty Fiddler Tavern

There is a big hole in the roof.

Menu

  • Egg on Toast. Can't beat this simple breakfast!
  • Druid Wrap. Veggies on some weird green flat bread.
  • Pork Spare Ribs. Add some dragon sauce to heat things up.

Characters

  • Qualen Cunningham. Half-Elf Poultry Keeper ♂
  • Jarrad Dunstan. Halfling Roper ♂
  • Klaudia Hickory. Tiefling Mortician ♀

Rumours

  • The local general goods shop was burned down. Something it was arson.
  • One dog in town is actually a polymorphed elf.
  • A woman was seen flying at midnight last night.

The Prince And Pearl

Map of The Prince And Pearl

Twin dwarves own this tavern.

Menu

  • Bowl of Ale. Ale served in a bowl so it's more like a meal!
  • Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
  • Spiced Tomato Soup. Tomato soup with a spicy kick.

Characters

  • Taylor Huon. Half-Orc Scullion ⚥
  • Lee Bryce. Tiefling Beggar ♂
  • River Ironbar. Dwarf Thatcher ⚥

Rumours

  • The rats in town are becoming more numerous.
  • It hasn't stopped raining in weeks because someone angered the gods.
  • Bandits were chased out of town by the militia.

The Peaceful Tapet

Map of The Peaceful Tapet

The door to this tavern is never in the same place the next time you go.

Menu

  • Cheese Plate. A bunch of cheeses for the table.
  • Flatbread Pizza. Sauce and fixings on a flatbread.
  • Egg and Sausage on Toast. A sandwich for breakfast.

Characters

  • Laurel Arrias. Elf Shaman ♀
  • Sawyer Jordan. Half-Orc Artisan ⚥
  • Hiaenna Travis. Elf Outlander ♀

Rumours

  • A wyvern has been spotted in the area.
  • Two kids went missing last week. This morning, they showed up in the middle of town, five years older.
  • A nearby farm is haunted.

The Churlish Bowyer

Map of The Churlish Bowyer

Magic users are banned from this tavern.

Menu

  • Halfling Soup. I think there's freaking acorns in this.
  • Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
  • Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!

Characters

  • Sawyer Poots. Halfling Herald ⚥
  • Bernie Bowes. Elf Surgeon ⚥
  • Avery Echols. Halfling Dancer ⚥

Rumours

  • An adventuring party went to fight a dragon nearby but they never returned.
  • Werewolves have been seen nearby.
  • Two orcs fought for dominance at The Auburn Temple.

Guthrum Norton's Tavern

Map of Guthrum Norton's Tavern

The floor is made of stone.

Menu

  • Brownbuds. Elves eat this. Some sort of radish, baked.
  • Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!
  • Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.

Characters

  • Elias Kaye. Human Fighter ♂
  • Kimberly Cunningham. Human Undertaker ♀
  • Blake Wolfbrother. Elf Gambler ⚥

Rumours

  • The Queen has a number of male companions that the king knows nothing about.
  • A stranger came to town in the middle of the night.
  • A travelling salesman is coming to town.

The Adapting Sapper

Map of The Adapting Sapper

The bartender is a clockwork construct.

Menu

  • Worm Skewers. Please don't order this.
  • Ploughman's Lunch. Hard boiled egg, shaved meat, cheese, bread, and preserves.
  • Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.

Characters

  • Max Hale. Half-Orc Dean ⚥
  • Bernie Kastrix. Half-Elf Senator ⚥
  • Sahin Michaels. Tiefling Spy ⚥

Rumours

  • A widow has been seen sneaking into the magistrate's home at night.
  • A wyvern has been spotted in the area.
  • One woman in town claims she is having a love affair with a minotaur.

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