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The Mammering Chaplain Taphouse

Map of The Mammering Chaplain Taphouse

The sign shows a man in full knight armor.

Menu

  • Butternut Squash Soup. it's very, very orange.
  • Fried Chicken. Chicken that's been fried in oil.
  • Antipasto Platter. Meat and cheese and stuff.

Characters

  • Karen Windrunner. Human Sailmaker ♀
  • Lillian Barrow. Half-Orc Hayward ♀
  • Lena Hogan. Halfling Student ♀

Rumours

  • The mayor is cheating on his wife.
  • The baker lost his leg years ago when he was an adventurer.
  • You may summon any elemental at Snake of the Argolet.

The Majestic Grocer

Map of The Majestic Grocer

The walls of this tavern randomly change colors every few minutes.

Menu

  • Hogs in Blankets. Mini sausages wrapped up in dough and baked.
  • Roast Goblin. Greenish slightly spoiled meat charred to a crisp. No goblins were harmed in the making of this dish.
  • Candied Apples. Apple on a stick with candied topping.

Characters

  • William Hawkwing. Elf Poultry Keeper ♂
  • Amy Smyth. Half-Orc Cultist ♀
  • Tom Colman. Halfling Fortune Teller ♂

Rumours

  • It was raining gold pieces last night.
  • The blacksmith here is thought to be an Oni.
  • A new church is being built in town.

The Flume And Viking

Map of The Flume And Viking

This tavern is currently out of ale.

Menu

  • Pepper Topped Flatbread. The red peppers on the flatbread are roasted.
  • Chicken Noodle Soup. Roasted chicken and noodles in a chicken broth.
  • Cheese Pie. It's melty cheese. CHEEEEEESE!

Characters

  • Ruther Knight. Human Dean ♂
  • Renee Deakin. Tiefling First Mate ♀
  • Elana Wood. Elf Witchdoctor ♀

Rumours

  • A farmer's wife is pregnant with an orc's child.
  • That mangy dog everyone keeps seeing is a wizard in disguise.
  • The old woman who lives in the cabin just outside of town is a witch.

The Mangled Son

Map of The Mangled Son

There is a large polished silver hanging behind the bar.

Menu

  • Roasted Lizard. A little lizard roasted on a spit.
  • Pot Roast. Hearty and filling.
  • Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.

Characters

  • Jax Bowes. Human Bouncer ♂
  • Roger Ashbringer. Half-Elf Oracle ♂
  • Michelle Hynes. Human Farrier ♀

Rumours

  • The mayor is said to be a skin changer.
  • The butcher uses humanoid meat.
  • The magistrate has been bitten by a wererat.

Amaya Reedwater's Inn

Map of Amaya Reedwater's Inn

Thick bands of wood frame the outside walls. They are painted a unique teal colour.

Menu

  • Ham and Sausage Stuffing. A big serving of baked ham on top of a moun of sausage stuffing.
  • Halfling Soup. I think there's freaking acorns in this.
  • Spinach Salad. Iron helps us play.

Characters

  • Reiko Hemlock. Elf Archivist ♀
  • Miles AnaanShan. Dwarf Naperer ♂
  • Fribbington Pierce. Half-Elf Fletcher ⚥

Rumours

  • was killed by zombies.
  • Ruins in the area show evidence that there was a battle fought long ago.
  • There's a secret fighting ring below the tavern, where men fight to the death.

The Hasty Charlatan Tavern

Map of The Hasty Charlatan Tavern

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

Menu

  • Burst Onion with Fire Mage Sauce. Deep fried onion. The sauce is SPICY
  • Donut. Cake for breakfast, basically!
  • Cockatrice Soup. Tastes like evil chicken.

Characters

  • Daventry Arrias. Elf Physician ♂
  • Lucia Crewe. Elf Actor ♀
  • Elisha Tawnyspots. Half-Orc Poet ♀

Rumours

  • There's going to be a jousting tourney soon.
  • The townmaster is looking for adventurers for some quest.
  • The town elder is thought to be a dragon in disguise.

The Sexy Piper

Map of The Sexy Piper

There's a large dance floor here, and a band playing at all hours.

Menu

  • Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.
  • Egg Roll. Delicious food from another land.
  • Gingerbread Cookie. A delicious treat.

Characters

  • Gavril Wazels. Tiefling Glassblower ♂
  • Robert Mulgrew. Human Tanner ♂
  • Oisin Roundtree. Dwarf Storyteller ♂

Rumours

  • Humans and elves are on the brink of a war.
  • A widow has been seen sneaking into the magistrate's home at night.
  • A wyvern has been spotted in the area.

The Acolyte And Dragon

Map of The Acolyte And Dragon

The two story tavern has a top floor which magically slowly rotates.

Menu

  • Chaotic Evil Dip. It's hot. Served with chunks of bread.
  • Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.
  • Blackened Veggies. A mix of veggies on a skewer and cooked over and open flame.

Characters

  • Miriam Bloodhoof. Dwarf Urchin ♀
  • Sawyer Ali. Gnome Bard ⚥
  • Elliot Duval. Halfling Spice Merchant ♂

Rumours

  • A group of Kuo-toa live in the pond nearby.
  • There's a talking turtle out by the pond.
  • A band of goblins are sacking nearby villages.

The Chaplain And Squire

Map of The Chaplain And Squire

It looks like someone is repairing the stoop.

Menu

  • Spiced Cherries. Unique to this region.
  • Pepper Topped Flatbread. The red peppers on the flatbread are roasted.
  • Hot Coffee. Warm you up and give you a kick in the pants.

Characters

  • Bundringo Blackaxe. Dwarf Street Performer ⚥
  • Chloe Jones. Elf Cleric ♀
  • Natalie Sten. Dwarf Prisoner ♀

Rumours

  • A man claims he rode a giant ant the other day.
  • The butcher is thought to be a zombie.
  • A yeti has been seen nearby.

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