Taverns
Locale
The Hypothesizing Waferer
Water runs continuously down the walls. No one knows where it comes from.
Menu
- Baked Potato. Big ol potato, baked and served with whipped butter
- Ham and Cheese on Toast. A toasted sandwich. Simple but delicious.
- Corned Beef and Cabbage. A traditional plate of a traditional dish.
Characters
- Blake Gale. Halfling Herbalist ⚥
- Tiffany Roberts. Elf Madame ♀
- Sahin Zantus. Tiefling Hatter ⚥
Rumours
- One man in town claims he can control insects.
- A genie lives in a cabin in the woods.
- One little boy in town was carved from wood and brought to life through magic.
The Wringing Grain
This tavern is filled with the delicious scent of fresh baked bread. They don't sell bread.
Menu
- Caramel Apples. Apple on a stick with caramel topping.
- Nut Bread. Kind of sweet. Pretty good and filling.
- Goat Feet. Who would think to serve this?
Characters
- Morwen Terryn. Halfling Tailor ♀
- Asa Amal. Half-Elf Elder ♂
- Valeria Rucker. Elf Archivist ♀
Rumours
- A woman says her husband was carried off by a large bat.
- Last week someone caught a fish with a human face in the pond.
- The general goods store owner has a pet homunculus.
The Goose And Parrot
Torches outside the door burn with green flame.
Menu
- Sausage and Mustard. Served on a split roll.
- Broiled Catfish. Caught fresh from the nearby river.
- Skillet Fried Potatoes. Thinly cut and fried with chopped onions.
Characters
- Hassan Spring. Tiefling Bard ♂
- Storm Daeren. Halfling Diplomat ♀
- Yusef Norton. Elf Exile ♂
Rumours
- The magistrate is thinking about arresting the townmaster.
- An army from a far away land is marching. They're expected to reach the town within a fortnight.
- A druid named Malfurian is willing to pay well for mistletoe.
The Or And Playwright
Half of the tavern was burned down in a recent fire.
Menu
- Minotaur Pie. A "meat" pie using a meat substitute. Good for those beings who perhaps share a common ancestor with beef.
- Lizard Gruel. Yup. Just what it sounds like.
- Halfling Soup. I think there's freaking acorns in this.
Characters
- Bernie Reece. Tiefling Spy ⚥
- Jill Shadowmourne. Tiefling Translator ♀
- Sasha Wrynn. Half-Elf Medic ♀
Rumours
- A masked man has been seen in town. He broke up a robbery.
- An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a flying machine.
- A spirit is said to haunt the woods.
The Motherly Sardonyx
A crystal ball sits on the bar, it looks as though it's filled with smoke.
Menu
- Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
- Buttermilk Biscuit. A biscuit served with jam.
- Flatbread Pizza. Sauce and fixings on a flatbread.
Characters
- Turok Lonerock. Halfling Sergeant At Arms ♂
- Nathaniel Mattell. Half-Orc Sage ♂
- Maria Tinkereye. Gnome Rogue ♀
Rumours
- Thieves have targeted nearby farms.
- A murderer has escaped from the town jail.
- Winter is going to be exceptionally rough this year.
The Broadcasting Snake
No one may talk in this tavern.
Menu
- Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.
- Goat Feet. Who would think to serve this?
- Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!
Characters
- Frank Carson. Half-Orc Mathematician ♂
- Metjen Weston. Human Page ♂
- Penelope Scott. Elf Soldier ♀
Rumours
- A giant bird has been spotted near Euphy's Chains.
- Someone summoned a demon.
- Adventurers have gone missing at Marge's Surgeon's Table.
The Palatable Quarterstaff
The name of this tavern changes every day.
Menu
- Spiced Tomato Soup. Tomato soup with a spicy kick.
- Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.
- Gnoll Peanut Soup. When gnolls aren't eating people, they make this.
Characters
- Esmeralda Rucker. Elf Illuminator ♀
- Bundringo Faelyn. Human Fence ⚥
- Vuska Ali. Half-Elf Quartermaster ♀
Rumours
- The local innkeep trades illegal goods from his cellar.
- A new weapons store is going to open soon.
- The cook at the tavern will kill someone for the right price.
Jacek Kaye's Tavern
This tavern rocks back and forth, as though it's on a boat. It is not.
Menu
- Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!
- Tortle Stew. Stew that tortles love, lots of fish!
- Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.
Characters
- Helena Deverin. Tiefling Warden ♀
- Petter Faelyn. Elf Spy ♂
- Max Gellar. Half-Elf Mercenary ⚥
Rumours
- The howls at night aren't wolves, they're hell hounds.
- There's a beehive nearby where the bees are all blue instead of yellow.
- A man in town is a traveller looking to fight the strongest man in each town.
The Sacking Moat
The walls of this tavern are rounded.
Menu
- Adventurer's Stew. A hearty stew served in a bread bowl.
- Bear Meat Sausage. The bear meat is very hard to work with.
- Egg Battered Bread. French toast for world's that don't contain France.
Characters
- Lilith Karim. Half-Elf Priest ♀
- Helena Laroque. Gnome Chief ♀
- Walter Beech. Halfling Farmhand ♂
Rumours
- A travelling salesman is coming to town.
- An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a new type of ranged weapon which fires iron balls.
- A dragon was killed at Drowner's Torrent.
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