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The Farrier And Hide

Map of The Farrier And Hide

The tavern has a secret dungeon in the basement.

Menu

  • Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
  • Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.
  • Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!

Characters

  • Gael Harber. Tiefling Tax Collector ♂
  • Sarab Pierce. Half-Elf Goldsmith ⚥
  • Jacques Garnik. Gnome Sergeant ♂

Rumours

  • The magistrate is having an affair with a harpy.
  • Bandits are waiting to pounce on unsuspecting travellers outside of town.
  • A cat keeps screeching late at night, but no one has ever seen it.

The Overflowing Dancer

Map of The Overflowing Dancer

It's 20 degrees colder in this tavern than it is outside.

Menu

  • Butter Pease. Buttery and good for you, other than the butter.
  • Chef Special. Let the cook give you whatever he wants.
  • Dragon's Egg Omelette. The claim that this is made from real dragon eggs is highly suspect.

Characters

  • Larson Briggs. Tiefling Abbot ♂
  • Emily Kelshall. Gnome Rat Catcher ♀
  • Natar Weston. Human Artist ♂

Rumours

  • A murderer has escaped from the town jail.
  • The local innkeep trades illegal goods from his cellar.
  • One man in town claims he can control insects.

The Frozen Woolcomber Tavern

Map of The Frozen Woolcomber Tavern

There are ghostly moans and wails coming from the basement of this tavern.

Menu

  • Cockatrice Wings. Fried in oil.
  • Veal. This dish makes us sad.
  • Bread Soup. Hope you like bread!

Characters

  • Ego Malfoy. Tiefling Woolwinder ♂
  • Brienna Deakin. Human Soothsayer ♀
  • Maria Stormrage. Elf Bard ♀

Rumours

  • An elf named Raven who came to town yesterday spent hundreds of years alone in the forest.
  • Someone in town is a killer hiding from authorities.
  • The magistrate is going to arrest beggars.

The Fawning Grocer Taphouse

Map of The Fawning Grocer Taphouse

A beggar sits outside the door.

Menu

  • Flatbread Pizza. Sauce and fixings on a flatbread.
  • Apple Pie. The absolute best item on the menu.
  • Roasted Gator. What else are people in a swamp going to eat?

Characters

  • Asa Dresdain. Elf Wrestler ♂
  • Talia Moran. Tiefling Pawn Shop Owner ♀
  • Cynthia Rook. Human Detective ♀

Rumours

  • There's an ancient red dragon at The Apricot Arena.
  • A manticore is hunting a group of adventurers who killed her mate.
  • A giant ape is said to live near Chains of the Kingfisher.

The Colporteur And Mariner

Map of The Colporteur And Mariner

There is a large polished silver hanging behind the bar.

Menu

  • Spinach Salad. Iron helps us play.
  • Mal's Plate. a veggie offering.
  • Roast Beef. It's a bit overcooked.

Characters

  • Vivi Schmidt. Half-Orc Paladin ♀
  • Rose Northrend. Human Sorcerer ♀
  • Godfrey Sebastian. Half-Orc Armorer ♂

Rumours

  • The innkeeper lost the keys to each and every room.
  • A dragon was killed at The Violet Tree.
  • The bees here make the best honey.

The Shivering Cock

Map of The Shivering Cock

The tavern has a fighting pit out back.

Menu

  • Sausage Ball. It's sausage, but in a ball.
  • Gnoll Peanut Soup. When gnolls aren't eating people, they make this.
  • Smoked Sausage. Extra smoke is extra great.

Characters

  • Erica Marid. Half-Elf Exorcist ♀
  • Sawyer Roundtree. Human Priest ⚥
  • Ewan Briggs. Halfling Cleric ♂

Rumours

  • The other day a hunter tried to bring down a deer, but the arrows passed right through the animal.
  • A satyr has taken a room at the local inn.
  • The magistrate has been bitten by a wererat.

The Naughty Joiner Tavern

Map of The Naughty Joiner Tavern

The front door to this tavern glows in the dark.

Menu

  • Baked Eggplant. It's a vegetable, not an egg! I know eggs aren't even purple!
  • Gin. Where the juice?
  • Pumpkin Soup. The pumpkin's rich flavour makes a great soup.

Characters

  • Arios Wrynn. Human Tanner ♂
  • Violet Thom. Tiefling Brewer ♀
  • River Shadowcloak. Gnome Acater ⚥

Rumours

  • The baker's wife hasn't been seen in days.
  • Last month it rained fish.
  • More than one dragon has been seen nearby.

The Magnificent Pantler Inn

Map of The Magnificent Pantler Inn

Meals here are served on fine china.

Menu

  • Oatmeal. The steel cut oats retain maximum flavour potential.
  • Lizard Gruel. Yup. Just what it sounds like.
  • Pecan Pie. Like grandma used to make.

Characters

  • Kasim AnaanShan. Tiefling Outlander ♂
  • Salvatore Thom. Gnome Cleaner ♂
  • Avery Portman. Human Notary ⚥

Rumours

  • There was a fight in a nearby city at the docks.
  • There seem to be more rats about.
  • A strange clockwork machine has been seen in town at night.

The Tinted Huntsman

Map of The Tinted Huntsman

Two torches above the door are alive with blue fire.

Menu

  • Corn Fritter. Corn battered and fried.
  • Spinach Salad. Iron helps us play.
  • Baked Pheasant. The fanciest of birds.

Characters

  • Angie Erwin. Tiefling Thatcher ♀
  • Eden Miller. Half-Elf Craftsperson ⚥
  • Reiko Loudbelly. Half-Orc Librarian ♀

Rumours

  • The blacksmith used to be a wizard.
  • Cultists have come to town.
  • One man claims dragons don't, and never have, existed.

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