Taverns
The Vapid Shield
This miniscule tavern serves you through a window.
Menu
- Bread & Cheese. A tavern staple.
- Mom's Meatloaf. Who's mom though?
- Dumplings. Served in chicken broth.
Characters
- Tiatha Selwyn. Gnome Jeweler ♀
- Maggie Cinders. Tiefling Leatherworker ♀
- Charlotte Embers. Tiefling Ward ♀
Rumours
- has been having strange dreams about a flesh golem.
- You may summon any elemental at Scarlett's Temple.
- Purple worms are heading straight for the town.
The Whimsical Gallon
Ivy covers the front of the building.
Menu
- Thunder Lizard Ribs. Ribs from an allosaurus.
- Oatmeal. The steel cut oats retain maximum flavour potential.
- Onion Soup. Dark broth with a lot of onion.
Characters
- Nelson Turner. Dwarf Prostitute ♂
- Hugh Mowbry. Half-Orc Almoner ♂
- Fletcher Knight. Half-Elf Barbarian ♂
Rumours
- There is a bush which moves around near The Maroon Cemetery.
- A clan of orcs set up camp nearby.
- There are three mice in the inn that walk on their hind legs.
The Hoping Greave
The bartender here likes to invent new drinks.
Menu
- Cheese Omelette. The cheese is perfectly gooey.
- Meatballs on rice. Why no spaghetti?
- Buttermilk Biscuit. A biscuit served with jam.
Characters
- Chloe Birchfall. Gnome Painter ♀
- Jaden Dalton. Elf Ranger ♂
- Ivor Vonner. Gnome Runaway ♂
Rumours
- Tiny men and women have been seen among the rafters of the tavern.
- A writer is interviewing local people for some book.
- A lord's son has run away to join a group of adventurers.
The Apprentice And Carter
The sign above the door has a painted black skull upon it.
Menu
- Potato Leek Soup. Creamy soup that's filling.
- Fruit Blend. Banana, apple, pineapple, and cherries mixed together.
- Dill Yogurt Dip. Served with raw veggies for dipping.
Characters
- Sadie Miller. Halfling Athlete ♀
- Sarab Gleeson. Half-Orc Herald ⚥
- Nina Deverin. Halfling Bouncer ♀
Rumours
- A mating pair of Owlbears have built a nest in an abandoned building nearby.
- A farmer's wife is pregnant with an orc's child.
- An old wizard came to town claiming he had a magic book that can make stories become true.
The Prestigious Sapper
The tavern has a fighting pit out back.
Menu
- Cheese Pie. It's melty cheese. CHEEEEEESE!
- Lasagna. Classic pasta dish.
- Dark Rum. It can knock you off your feet.
Characters
- Sawyer Pyre. Tiefling Burglar ⚥
- Hiaenna Carter. Dwarf Pupil ♀
- Marion Weston. Half-Orc Brasier ♀
Rumours
- The new tavern has a beholder brewing ale in the basement.
- Graverobbers have been stealing expensive jewelry buried with the dead.
- There's a weird law on the town books that no one may eat between midnight and dawn.
The Majestic Huntsman
A mug of light ale is a regular mug of ale with half of it poured out on the ground.
Menu
- Red Wine. Why no spaghetti?
- Potato Salad. Made with mayo.
- Bangers and Mash. Sausages and mashed potatoes.
Characters
- Lawson Scott. Half-Elf Lecturer ♂
- Dael Mehmed. Tiefling Farrier ♀
- Canton Enola. Half-Elf Engineer ♂
Rumours
- Bandits are rumored to be hiding out in a nearby abandoned home.
- A man in town is a traveller looking to fight the strongest man in each town.
- The local adventurer's guild has vanished, building and all.
The Hoping Colporteur
Magic users are banned from this tavern.
Menu
- Ham and Cheese on Toast. A toasted sandwich. Simple but delicious.
- Baked Cockatrice. Delicious and nutritious
- Lamb Shanks. Who shanked those poor lambs?
Characters
- Bodwyn Potter. Tiefling Acater ♂
- Erolith Marshall. Half-Elf Magician ♀
- Nelson Lucas. Half-Elf Duke ♂
Rumours
- The general goods store owner has a pet homunculus.
- A storm made of magical means is on its way.
- A large egg is near Colossal Turtle of the Sword.
Marcel Snapmaw's Inn
The beds are full and luxurious.
Menu
- Fried Chicken. Chicken that's been fried in oil.
- Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
- Chicken Tortilla Soup. Fried corn tortillas in a spicy soup.
Characters
- Laura Frost. Tiefling Bailiff ♀
- Ahsoka Ashfield. Half-Orc Noble ♀
- Jenny Mattell. Half-Elf Bartender ♀
Rumours
- The mayor is considering banning carriages from town. The streets are too narrow.
- If you touch a glowing rock at Forge of Tartarus, you'll begin to age backward.
- The ale at the bar is non-alcoholic.
The Unifying Sable
The door seems to open from the bottom up.
Menu
- Baked Cockatrice. Delicious and nutritious
- Burst Onion with Fire Mage Sauce. Deep fried onion. The sauce is SPICY
- Roasted Turkey. Served with gravy and mashed potatoes.
Characters
- Hanks Brocksby. Gnome Actor ♂
- Rebecca Scott. Human Paladin ♀
- Klaudia Banes. Half-Orc Executioner ♀
Rumours
- Two orcs fought for dominance at Shrine of the Caltrop.
- A knight came to town last week riding a sphinx.
- A giant bird has been spotted near Town of the Gorget.
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