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Riley Ashig's Tavern

Map of Riley Ashig's Tavern

A heavenly aroma emanates from the kitchen.

Menu

  • Mal's Plate. a veggie offering.
  • Lamb Chops. Don't think about the cute little lamb when you eat these.
  • Pork chop. Babe? Babe!

Characters

  • Charlie Oak. Tiefling Bailiff ⚥
  • Cassie Greene. Halfling Sailmaker ♀
  • Torek Masak. Gnome Deserter ♂

Rumours

  • The Saffron Outpost was the site of a brutal battle. Ghosts are said to haunt it.
  • Demon worshiping cultists have set up a shrine nearby.
  • A giant bird has been spotted near Ice Crystals of the Priest.

Clark Ravage's Inn

Map of Clark Ravage's Inn

The tavern has a secret dungeon in the basement.

Menu

  • Steak Burger. A thin burger patty on a toasted bun.
  • Bread Soup. Hope you like bread!
  • Battered Toast. A breakfast specialty, bread battered in egg and fried.

Characters

  • Canton Marshall. Halfling Ranger ♂
  • Henry Ironstrike. Dwarf Loan Shark ♂
  • Olivier Mervor. Elf Quartermaster ⚥

Rumours

  • Demon worshiping cultists have set up a shrine nearby.
  • A nearby town wants to join forces and overthrow the King.
  • Mine of the Gambit was the site of a brutal battle. Ghosts are said to haunt it.

The Adopting Locksmith

Map of The Adopting Locksmith

This tavern is currently out of ale.

Menu

  • Bourbon Chicken. Chicken covered in a delicious glaze.
  • Egg Wrap. A breakfast treat, scrambled eggs served in a tortilla.
  • Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.

Characters

  • Tiatha Everett. Half-Orc Lady In Waiting ♀
  • Marge Hale. Elf Hersir ♀
  • Salvatore Carter. Tiefling Clockkeeper ♂

Rumours

  • The new tavern has a beholder brewing ale in the basement.
  • Werewolves have been seen nearby.
  • The Queen has a number of male companions that the king knows nothing about.

Marlon Kastrix's Tavern

Map of Marlon Kastrix's Tavern

Water runs continuously down the walls. No one knows where it comes from.

Menu

  • Egg Wrap. A breakfast treat, scrambled eggs served in a tortilla.
  • Candied Apples. Apple on a stick with candied topping.
  • Beef and Pears. Meat and fruit together? Who would have thought?

Characters

  • Kathryn Wretch. Tiefling Sorcerer ♀
  • Anika Simpson. Half-Elf Brewer ♀
  • Janette Davis. Tiefling Host ♀

Rumours

  • A stranger came to town in the middle of the night.
  • The local tavern is going out of business.
  • The old blind beggar is pretending. He can see just find.

Klaudia Ironbolt's Taphouse

Map of Klaudia Ironbolt's Taphouse

A crystal ball sits on the bar, it looks as though it's filled with smoke.

Menu

  • Sausage and Mustard. Served on a split roll.
  • Spiced Chicken Thigh. Well seasoned, and served with coleslaw.
  • Dwarven Stout. Addictive!

Characters

  • Graak Greenleaf. Elf Auditor ♂
  • Max Leaffall. Halfling Missionary ⚥
  • Simon Lesley. Half-Orc Barbarian ♂

Rumours

  • The constable had to flee town after killing a man.
  • A band of goblins are sacking nearby villages.
  • A strange clockwork machine has been seen in town at night.

The Ample Tanner Taphouse

Map of The Ample Tanner Taphouse

There's a door built into the ground. The rest of this tavern is below ground.

Menu

  • Fried Quail Egg. A delicate egg fried in a pan. Served with bacon.
  • Chaotic Evil Dip. It's hot. Served with chunks of bread.
  • Thunder Lizard Ribs. Ribs from an allosaurus.

Characters

  • Lillian Todd. Dwarf Chemist ♀
  • Bernie Sebastian. Elf Urchin ⚥
  • Alaya Davis. Elf Dutchess ♀

Rumours

  • The local innkeep trades illegal goods from his cellar.
  • The woman who works at the inn is a medusa. That's why she always wears a hat.
  • The jailer locked himself in the jail cell because he was drunk.

The Haunting Weaver

Map of The Haunting Weaver

Drinks here are served in rudimentary clay mugs.

Menu

  • Tortle Stew. Stew that tortles love, lots of fish!
  • Flatbread Pizza. Sauce and fixings on a flatbread.
  • Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.

Characters

  • Sigrid Portman. Half-Elf Goldsmith ♀
  • Frederick Kaye. Halfling Roper ♂
  • Nina Masak. Elf Brewer ♀

Rumours

  • The town constable is cheating on his wife.
  • A travelling gnome musician is coming to town later today.
  • One man claims dragons don't, and never have, existed.

The Publicizing Bodyguard

Map of The Publicizing Bodyguard

No one may talk in this tavern.

Menu

  • Druid Wrap. Veggies on some weird green flat bread.
  • Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
  • Collard Greens. Iron helps us play.

Characters

  • Mila Karim. Half-Elf Physician ♀
  • Rolf Selwyn. Halfling Notary ♂
  • Ewan Karim. Halfling Monk ♂

Rumours

  • A halfling named Cade was found dead last night.
  • There's a weird law on the town books that no one may eat between midnight and dawn.
  • A giant ape is said to live near The Shamrock Surgeon's Table.

The Confessing Summoner

Map of The Confessing Summoner

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

Menu

  • Roasted Lizard. A little lizard roasted on a spit.
  • Beef Cheeks in Red Wine. We're not telling you which cheeks.
  • Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!

Characters

  • Nelson Lachlan. Tiefling Gameskeeper ♂
  • Lance Lord. Human Baker ♂
  • Ezekiel Kaye. Halfling Bandit ♂

Rumours

  • Two kids went missing last week. This morning, they showed up in the middle of town, five years older.
  • The local tavern is going out of business.
  • There's a secret fighting ring below the tavern, where men fight to the death.

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