Taverns
Locale
Julia Cragfur's Taphouse
The bartender has wings.
Menu
- Duck Egg Omelette. The chef stole the eggs himself. Ask him about it.
- Flatbread. A classic staple.
- Boiled Sausage. A big link of sausage that's bloated from being boiled.
Characters
- Kalth Adir. Halfling Squire ♂
- Aela Gellar. Tiefling Celebrity ♀
- Anya Banes. Halfling Journalist ♀
Rumours
- The Queen has been cursed.
- Cultists have come to town.
- There's a secret fighting ring below the tavern, where men fight to the death.
The Cowherd And Quail
The tables here are invisible.
Menu
- Spiced Chicken Thigh. Well seasoned, and served with coleslaw.
- Fried Quail Egg. A delicate egg fried in a pan. Served with bacon.
- Baked Eggplant. It's a vegetable, not an egg! I know eggs aren't even purple!
Characters
- Ned Silvervalley. Elf Herbalist ♂
- Killian Deverin. Human Minstrel ♂
- Brienna Spring. Human Model ♀
Rumours
- One man in town claims he can control insects.
- The cook at the tavern will kill someone for the right price.
- There are no animals in the forest anymore.
The Displaying Kirtle
The tables here are old whiskey barrels.
Menu
- Roc Leg. Fried and meant for twenty.
- Spiced Cherries. Unique to this region.
- Candied Apples. Apple on a stick with candied topping.
Characters
- Finley Underhill. Gnome Jester ⚥
- Maz AnaanShan. Elf Sommelier ⚥
- Lawson Spall. Gnome Ringmaster ♂
Rumours
- Winter is going to be exceptionally rough this year.
- The rats in town are becoming more numerous.
- A young girl is said to have powers that help her fight monsters.
The Lovable Scribe Inn
This tavern has a few private eating rooms that can be rented.
Menu
- Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.
- Baked Pheasant. The fanciest of birds.
- Meat Pie. Shredded beef in a pie crust.
Characters
- Jonas Oak. Human Tax Collector ♂
- Sumesh Hamid. Human Fence ⚥
- Dina Selwyn. Human Acater ♀
Rumours
- A nearby town wants to join forces and overthrow the King.
- A murderer has escaped from the town jail.
- There's a vein of gold nearby.
Munir Bradley's Taphouse
You must solve a puzzle to enter this tavern.
Menu
- Cherry Bread. Sweet cake like bread with candied cherries throughout.
- Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
- Roasted Turkey. Served with gravy and mashed potatoes.
Characters
- Hart Carson. Tiefling Chandler ♂
- Vivi Lesley. Half-Elf Chancellor ♀
- Felix Dempsy. Half-Orc Paladin ♂
Rumours
- has wings that they keep hidden.
- A masked man has been seen in town. He broke up a robbery.
- The local cemetery has had various bodies dug up over the last few months.
The Longbow And Sheriff
There's a large dance floor here, and a band playing at all hours.
Menu
- Fried Chicken. Chicken that's been fried in oil.
- Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.
- Baked Pheasant. The fanciest of birds.
Characters
- Avery Bowes. Human Busker ⚥
- Theodora Adir. Half-Orc Ranger ♀
- Charlie Carter. Half-Orc Bartender ⚥
Rumours
- The town keeper has been stealing money from the town's coffers.
- A travelling potion salesman is staying at the inn for a few weeks.
- Yuan-ti have been seen nearby, supposedly.
Yusef Connington's Inn
The two story tavern has a top floor which magically slowly rotates.
Menu
- Tortle Stew. Stew that tortles love, lots of fish!
- Chicken Cutlets. Thin strips of chicken fried.
- Lamb Chops. Don't think about the cute little lamb when you eat these.
Characters
- Avery Enola. Half-Orc Ferryman ⚥
- Iris Travis. Half-Elf Assassin ♀
- Enzo Zantus. Half-Elf Rogue ♂
Rumours
- If you want to speak to a god, you should travel to The Floating Isles.
- A group of Kuo-toa live in the pond nearby.
- There have been human sacrifices at Hendricks's Chains.
The Meaty Cutpurse
Two large dogs are tied up right outside the door.
Menu
- Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
- Fried Hawk Wings. Addictive!
- Black Pudding. It's better if you don't ask.
Characters
- Helena Beech. Half-Elf General ♀
- Claire Mournhell. Tiefling Actor ♀
- Safia Sweeny. Gnome Wizard ♀
Rumours
- If you touch a glowing rock at Lincoln's Pit, you'll begin to age backward.
- A brother and sister are said to be able to speak to one another in their heads.
- A murderer has escaped from the town jail.
The Ending Lantern
The front of this tavern is painted to look like a demon. The door is the demon's mouth.
Menu
- Sausage Pizza. Sausage and sauce on dough, baked.
- Roasted Turkey. Served with gravy and mashed potatoes.
- Pine Nuts Salad. The nuts are quite rare in these parts.
Characters
- Robert Deadeye. Dwarf Crime Boss ♂
- Sarab Dunstan. Tiefling Paladin ⚥
- Elmo Wrynn. Dwarf Brasier ♂
Rumours
- The old woman who lives in the cabin just outside of town is a witch.
- A travelling zoo is coming to town.
- The King is thinking about forgiving taxes this year.
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