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The Speeding Poet

Map of The Speeding Poet

There's a sign on the wall that says 'no thaumaturgy'.

Menu

  • Strawberries with Cream. Perfect summer indulgence.
  • Rock Stew. It's not actually rocks ...
  • Challah. A classic bread. Makes great French Toast.

Characters

  • Nayeli Abbey. Human Bard ♀
  • Jared Silverleaf. Elf Mason ♂
  • Roxy Smyth. Half-Elf Gunsmith ♀

Rumours

  • If you touch a glowing rock at Farm of the Bodger, you'll begin to age backward.
  • Ruins in the area show evidence that there was a battle fought long ago.
  • A band of goblins sacked a nearby town.

The Poor Builder Taphouse

Map of The Poor Builder Taphouse

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

Menu

  • Chicken Noodle Soup. Roasted chicken and noodles in a chicken broth.
  • Elk Meat Sausage. A bit gamey.
  • Meatballs on rice. Why no spaghetti?

Characters

  • Yasmin Stormrage. Elf Tutor ♀
  • Nora Dalton. Gnome Elder ♀
  • Dawn Beech. Halfling Town Crier ♀

Rumours

  • The magistrate is hoping to break down on the new jail soon.
  • The town council answers to an evil god.
  • The magistrate has been bitten by a wererat.

Canton Crewe's Tavern

Map of Canton Crewe's Tavern

Meals here are served on cheap flatware.

Menu

  • Candied Apples. Apple on a stick with candied topping.
  • Pot Roast. Hearty and filling.
  • Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!

Characters

  • Max Karim. Gnome Model ⚥
  • Doran Lesley. Human Miller ⚥
  • Altes Mehmed. Elf Tanner ♂

Rumours

  • The magistrate is thinking about arresting the townmaster.
  • A kraken was seen at the coast.
  • A dragon was killed at Cottage of the Master.

Theodora Stormrage's Inn

Map of Theodora Stormrage's Inn

This tavern is so small it's a wonder anyone can even enter it.

Menu

  • Hogs in Blankets. Mini sausages wrapped up in dough and baked.
  • Kobold Tail. Delicious tangy meat of some sort. Hopefully not real kobold!
  • Bourbon Chicken. Chicken covered in a delicious glaze.

Characters

  • Pallav Huon. Human Mortician ♂
  • Robert Amal. Human Boatman ♂
  • Kiernan Roberts. Half-Orc Steward ♂

Rumours

  • Lord Grandborne is coming to town.
  • The town council answers to an evil god.
  • A man new to town is selling magical weapons.

The Pesky Lutenist Taphouse

Map of The Pesky Lutenist Taphouse

One window of this tavern is shattered.

Menu

  • Donut. Cake for breakfast, basically!
  • Chicken Cutlets. Thin strips of chicken fried.
  • Spiced Chicken Thigh. Well seasoned, and served with coleslaw.

Characters

  • Lacy Altharia. Half-Elf Engineer ♀
  • Devlan Breezehollow. Halfling Assassin ♂
  • Fribbington Jordan. Elf Rogue ⚥

Rumours

  • A man has gone mad and is attempting to bring his wife back from the dead.
  • was killed by wolves.
  • A spirit is said to haunt the woods.

Robert Deverin's Inn

Map of Robert Deverin's Inn

Your skin itches looking at the room accomodations.

Menu

  • Potato Salad. Made with mayo.
  • Chef Special. Let the cook give you whatever he wants.
  • Burst Onion with Fire Mage Sauce. Deep fried onion. The sauce is SPICY

Characters

  • Erica Wanderhill. Gnome Warden ♀
  • Rose Inferno. Tiefling Wrestler ♀
  • Nena Zaros. Halfling Chiropractor ♀

Rumours

  • A knight came to town last week riding a sphinx.
  • A travelling potion salesman is staying at the inn for a few weeks.
  • You may summon any elemental at Roots of the Vice.

The Rank Dancer Taphouse

Map of The Rank Dancer Taphouse

The horn from some large animal is hung on the wall.

Menu

  • Apple Fritter. Chunks of apple battered and fried.
  • Fried Cockatrice. Delicious and bad for you.
  • Bean Salad. Some beans. There's white beans, and red ones, and, um these dark ones.

Characters

  • Denzel Rook. Half-Orc Madame ♂
  • Reuben Ward. Halfling Village Idiot ♂
  • Mary Hasan. Tiefling Nurse ♀

Rumours

  • The local tavern is going out of business.
  • The woman who cleans the inn only works at night and has never been seen in the day.
  • An old crone promised that a wave was going to come soon and wash away the sinners.

The Serene Drover Taphouse

Map of The Serene Drover Taphouse

The sign above the door is clearly broken.

Menu

  • Creamy Chicken Soup. Soup made with a cream base.
  • Sharp Cheese. Perfect pairing with the wine.
  • Pasta Salad. Usually served as a side.

Characters

  • Brian Bryce. Elf Clerk ♂
  • Sumesh Mournhell. Human Philosopher ⚥
  • Yoko Moran. Dwarf Rogue ♀

Rumours

  • There have been human sacrifices at Glowing Grotto.
  • A nearby cavern houses a long dead Lich's lair.
  • A dwarf named Ragnar is looking for his family.

The Scholarly Lust Taphouse

Map of The Scholarly Lust Taphouse

The text on the sign is written backward.

Menu

  • Potato Salad. Made with mayo.
  • Bacon Lettuce and Tomato sandwich. A BLT. Duh.
  • Chef Salad. Lettuce, some meat, some... what is that thing? It's good, whatever it is!

Characters

  • Lucia Bradley. Dwarf Chandler ♀
  • Hailee Bradley. Human Nurse ♀
  • Luna Korsk. Elf Gardener ♀

Rumours

  • If you order a light ale the barkeep just pours half the cup out.
  • The tavern sank into the ground a week ago.
  • A new weapons store is going to open soon.

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