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The Reckless Guildmaster

Map of The Reckless Guildmaster

Large bay windows greet you as you approach the tavern.

Menu

  • Oatmeal. The steel cut oats retain maximum flavour potential.
  • Oysters. Raw oyster plate.
  • Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.

Characters

  • Bernie Ghani. Human Madame ⚥
  • Joanna Shadowmourne. Tiefling Lady In Waiting ♀
  • Elana Roderick. Tiefling Craftsperson ♀

Rumours

  • A stranger came to town in the middle of the night.
  • A nearby farm has a miniature horse.
  • There's a selection of books in the library that no one's allowed to read.

The Hurting Gallon

Map of The Hurting Gallon

It looks like someone is repairing the stoop.

Menu

  • Brownbuds. Elves eat this. Some sort of radish, baked.
  • Bourbon Chicken. Chicken covered in a delicious glaze.
  • Elk Meat Sausage. A bit gamey.

Characters

  • Athol Simpson. Dwarf Veterinarian ♀
  • Belor Mervor. Half-Orc Prince ♂
  • Zayne Willow. Gnome Cult Leader ♂

Rumours

  • A group of adventurers are in town, mourning a fallen comrade.
  • The water in the nearby lake can poison you.
  • A great vampire lord is attempting to merge his world with ours.

The Ruby And Plumer

Map of The Ruby And Plumer

This tavern is filled with the delicious scent of fresh baked bread. They don't sell bread.

Menu

  • Miner's Pie. Chicken pot pie.
  • Hot Chocolate. So cozy!
  • Creamy Mushroom Stew. A thick stew made with a secret spice.

Characters

  • Laurie Harber. Elf Healer ♀
  • Calla Frost. Gnome Mercer ♀
  • Tarc Todd. Human Tailor ♂

Rumours

  • The local tavern owner is thinking about not serving dwarves any longer.
  • There is war brewing to the east.
  • The cook at the tavern will kill someone for the right price.

Jakob Sams's Tavern

Map of Jakob Sams's Tavern

The floor is sticky. Ew.

Menu

  • Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
  • Bang bang Cockatrice Bites. A delicious cockatrice meat treat.
  • Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!

Characters

  • Celina Lachlan. Elf Wrestler ♀
  • Jax Loch. Tiefling Naperer ♂
  • Lar Bladefist. Elf Burglar ♂

Rumours

  • The king was assassinated by lizard folk.
  • The innkeeper is refusing to rent rooms to tieflings.
  • If you touch a glowing rock at The Misty Forge, you'll begin to age backward.

The Quitting Page

Map of The Quitting Page

There's a line to get into this small tavern.

Menu

  • Fried Apples. Absolutely the best way to eat apples.
  • Roasted Stag. Big ol deer guy. Roasted.
  • Chicken Tortilla Soup. Fried corn tortillas in a spicy soup.

Characters

  • Kasim Selentia. Half-Orc Miller ♂
  • Rowan Pierce. Elf Scholar ⚥
  • Bernie Schmidt. Half-Elf Wheelwright ⚥

Rumours

  • Tiny men and women have been seen among the rafters of the tavern.
  • A new clothing store is going to open soon.
  • The magistrate is thinking about arresting the townmaster.

Turok Wretch's Inn

Map of Turok Wretch's Inn

The floor is made of stone.

Menu

  • Bean Salad. Some beans. There's white beans, and red ones, and, um these dark ones.
  • Pumpkin Soup. The pumpkin's rich flavour makes a great soup.
  • Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.

Characters

  • Ismael Arrias. Dwarf Butcher ♂
  • Jon Zaki. Tiefling Cleric ♂
  • Julia Windfall. Halfling Almoner ♀

Rumours

  • The local constable is a vampire.
  • The ale from the tavern is brewed by gnomes.
  • A kraken was seen at the coast.

The Qualling Demesne

Map of The Qualling Demesne

The bar in this tavern is covered in glowing fungi.

Menu

  • Corned Beef in Ginger Ale. Slow roasted in ale.
  • Honey Glazed Ribs. Ribs in a honey glaze.
  • Strawberries with Cream. Perfect summer indulgence.

Characters

  • Elise Oak. Half-Elf Wizard ♀
  • Robert Connington. Half-Orc Magician ♂
  • Bundringo Scott. Half-Elf Butcher ⚥

Rumours

  • A giant bird has been spotted near Galvur's Titan.
  • An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a new type of ranged weapon which fires iron balls.
  • The royal children are bratty and The King is looking to ship them off to other lands.

The Naughty Saddler

Map of The Naughty Saddler

The floor here is heavily slanted toward the back of the room.

Menu

  • Strawberries with Cream. Perfect summer indulgence.
  • Rye Bread. You can ask for it toasted.
  • Lamb Shanks. Who shanked those poor lambs?

Characters

  • Ego Hogan. Half-Elf Town Crier ♂
  • Sarab Nighy. Elf Bartender ⚥
  • Luthor Nighy. Gnome Barbarian ♂

Rumours

  • Some of the beggars in town are only pretending to be poor.
  • The mayor wants to have a festival.
  • The town constable is cheating on his wife.

Zie Scott's Tavern

Map of Zie Scott's Tavern

The chairs here are giant mushrooms.

Menu

  • Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.
  • Corned Beef and Cabbage. A traditional plate of a traditional dish.
  • Kobold's Delight. You should probably order something else.

Characters

  • Taylor Wright. Gnome Fletcher ⚥
  • Helsora Norton. Dwarf Runaway ♀
  • Karakta Altharia. Tiefling Craftsperson ♂

Rumours

  • There's going to be a jousting tourney soon.
  • It's said a farmer found a mummy when a section of his land caved in.
  • A young man was seen sinking into the ground.

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