Taverns
Locale
The Frivolous Barter
An illegal fight to the death fighter's tourney is run once a month in the basement.
Menu
- Bacon Lettuce and Tomato sandwich. A BLT. Duh.
- Potato Salad. Made with mayo.
- Corned Beef in Ginger Ale. Slow roasted in ale.
Characters
- Joey Everett. Elf Brewer ♂
- Conn Ali. Human Attendant ♂
- Muriel James. Gnome Miller ♀
Rumours
- There is a bush which moves around near Colossal Turtle of the Manticore.
- A travelling potion salesman is staying at the inn for a few weeks.
- A nearby town has had rain for the last year and a half, every day.
Petra Joybrook's Taphouse
The floor is made of stone.
Menu
- Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!
- Spiced Tomato Soup. Tomato soup with a spicy kick.
- Meatballs on rice. Why no spaghetti?
Characters
- Doran Barrow. Half-Orc Inquisitor ⚥
- Reiko Miller. Halfling Soothsayer ♀
- Miriam Zaki. Elf Chancellor ♀
Rumours
- A travelling salesman is coming to town.
- The magistrate is going to arrest beggars.
- A travelling zoo is coming to town.
The Sparkling Pardoner
There is a small bowl of complimentary chocolates on the bar top.
Menu
- Flatbread Pizza. Sauce and fixings on a flatbread.
- Gazpacho. Cold soup.
- Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!
Characters
- Sibylle Kaye. Dwarf Medic ♀
- Alyx Mervor. Tiefling Monk ♀
- Katarina Northrend. Gnome Singer ♀
Rumours
- The King is rumored to have died, but the people have not been told.
- The town keeper has been stealing money from the town's coffers.
- There is a chest full of weapons buried somewhere in town.
The Lavish Melee
The walls in this tavern are covered in moss.
Menu
- Marriage Soup. Greens and meat married in a soup.
- Smoked Sausage. Extra smoke is extra great.
- Corned Beef in Ginger Ale. Slow roasted in ale.
Characters
- Maz Redtusk. Half-Orc Tattooist ⚥
- Don Moonvalley. Elf Sergeant ♂
- Fletcher Daeren. Gnome Mage ♂
Rumours
- The new tavern has a beholder brewing ale in the basement.
- More than one dragon has been seen nearby.
- A cow was born nearby with two heads.
The Prudent Jongleur Taphouse
It's uncomfortably warm inside.
Menu
- Cream of Glowing Mushroom Soup. You know how mushrooms glow in dungeons? It's that, but you can eat it.
- Bread Trencher. A hard loaf of bread with the middle dug out and filled with stew.
- Pumpkin Soup. The pumpkin's rich flavour makes a great soup.
Characters
- Myron Poots. Half-Elf Hired Muscle ♂
- Canton Bladefist. Elf Chimney Sweeper ♂
- Arios Barrow. Half-Elf Alchemist ♂
Rumours
- The prince's betrothal was not blessed by the king.
- That big abandoned farmhouse has weird sounds coming from it at night.
- The Queen has been cursed.
The Rusty Star
The signature drink here is called the Wailing Wight.
Menu
- Pepper Topped Flatbread. The red peppers on the flatbread are roasted.
- Roast Beef. It's a bit overcooked.
- Chicken Noodle Soup. Roasted chicken and noodles in a chicken broth.
Characters
- Mace Wazels. Elf Druid ♂
- Alexandra Oaktree. Elf Maid ♀
- Madoc Dalton. Half-Orc Chemist ♂
Rumours
- An adventuring party went to fight a dragon nearby but they never returned.
- It's going to snow.
- Bandits were chased out of town by the militia.
The Procuring Pantry
The windows have iron bars over them.
Menu
- Dumplings. Served in chicken broth.
- Milk. There is parsley on top.
- Flatbread. A classic staple.
Characters
- Finley Enola. Human Astronomer ⚥
- Kalak Scott. Tiefling Inquisitor ♂
- Owen Greene. Human Vintner ♂
Rumours
- The barkeep likes to get in fights.
- Demon worshiping cultists have set up a shrine nearby.
- The baker's wife hasn't been seen in days.
The Doubling Parapet
The skull of a wolf hangs over the bar.
Menu
- Bread & Cheese. A tavern staple.
- Baked Cockatrice. Delicious and nutritious
- Honey Glazed Ham. A thick slice of ham covered in a honey glaze.
Characters
- Lysander Rook. Half-Elf Charcoal Burner ♂
- Violet Wildwood. Gnome Tutor ♀
- Sumesh Wilton. Tiefling Cardinal ⚥
Rumours
- A druid named Malfurian is willing to pay well for mistletoe.
- The rats in town are becoming more numerous.
- A dragon was killed at Madoc's Spire.
The Withholding Antelope
Water runs continuously down the walls. No one knows where it comes from.
Menu
- Elk Meat Sausage. A bit gamey.
- Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.
- Cheddar Frittata. There is parsley on top.
Characters
- Natalie Sweeny. Elf Detective ♀
- Max Ashfield. Dwarf Alchemist ⚥
- Sisco Treespeaker. Gnome Cleric ⚥
Rumours
- The bees here make the best honey.
- The trees in the nearby woods have been moving around.
- A circus is coming to town.
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