Taverns
Locale
The Judge And Mandrake
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!
- Pecan Pie. Like grandma used to make.
- Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.
Characters
- Daisy Karim. Gnome Bosun ♀
- Elias Rana. Half-Orc Bowyer ♂
- Rose Payne. Human Messenger ♀
Rumours
- That mangy dog everyone keeps seeing is a wizard in disguise.
- Yuan-ti have been seen nearby, supposedly.
- A local girl has gone missing.
Trixie Banes's Tavern
There are ghostly moans and wails coming from the basement of this tavern.
Menu
- Donut. Cake for breakfast, basically!
- Griffon Horn Beer. The beer is particularly good.
- Cockatrice Soup. Tastes like evil chicken.
Characters
- Jakob Quaresh. Half-Elf Con Artist ♂
- Keeley Shad. Dwarf Abbess ♀
- Bernie Bloodhoof. Half-Orc Hermit ⚥
Rumours
- There's an ancient red dragon at Alondra's Oasis.
- The general goods store owner has a pet homunculus.
- A woman says her husband was carried off by a large bat.
The Shining Pork
This tavern has no kitchen.
Menu
- Halfling Soup. I think there's freaking acorns in this.
- Egg Battered Bread. French toast for world's that don't contain France.
- Honey Glazed Ham. A thick slice of ham covered in a honey glaze.
Characters
- Blake Sorra. Half-Elf Cheesemaker ⚥
- Parker Pierce. Gnome Street Artist ⚥
- Selena Stormrage. Tiefling Chiropractor ♀
Rumours
- A travelling zoo is coming to town.
- A dwarf named Ragnar is looking for his family.
- A storm made of magical means is on its way.
The Sour Woodcutter Inn
A small bridge over a creek leads to the front door.
Menu
- Hand Pies. A pie you can take on the road! Apple, Blueberry, or Cherry.
- Spiced Cherries. Unique to this region.
- Crow's Dinner. A mix of nuts, sweets, and hard bread.
Characters
- Martha Cruise. Tiefling Ranger ♀
- Esmeralda Magdrom. Dwarf Shaman ♀
- Sawyer Schmidt. Elf Scientist ⚥
Rumours
- The inn has a secret dungeon.
- The local magistrate is about to raise taxes.
- There's a selection of books in the library that no one's allowed to read.
The Needy Stone
There are two guards standing at the entrance.
Menu
- Pureed Fish Dish. Excellent choice for those missing teeth.
- Mushroom Meat Skewer. Savoury steak and mushrooms, stabbed by a stick.
- Steak Burger. A thin burger patty on a toasted bun.
Characters
- Llewelyn Altharia. Half-Orc Mage ♂
- Eric Zantus. Tiefling Hired Muscle ♂
- Yasmeen Abbey. Human Shaman ♀
Rumours
- There's going to be a jousting tourney soon.
- A pack of wolves have been prowling about at night.
- A masked man has been seen in town. He broke up a robbery.
The Boothaler And Siren
Vines creep up the stone walls. There are so many that the windows are partially covered.
Menu
- Burst Onion with Fire Mage Sauce. Deep fried onion. The sauce is SPICY
- Beef Cheeks in Red Wine. We're not telling you which cheeks.
- Bourbon Chicken. Chicken covered in a delicious glaze.
Characters
- Maz Goldbreeze. Half-Elf Librarian ⚥
- Alaysia Zaros. Half-Elf Houndmaster ♀
- Sarab Pegg. Human Hatter ⚥
Rumours
- There's a beehive nearby where the bees are all blue instead of yellow.
- One of the cows at a nearby farm laid an egg.
- A giant bird has been spotted near Ivana's Island.
The Dungeon And Goldbeater
This is half a tavern, and half a library.
Menu
- Tortle Stew. Stew that tortles love, lots of fish!
- Salted Lizard Eyes. Sometimes orcs order this.
- Corn Fritter. Corn battered and fried.
Characters
- Maggie Defthands. Gnome Hayward ♀
- Jax Roderick. Half-Elf Bishop ♂
- Natalia Rowan. Gnome Watchman ♀
Rumours
- A ghostly castle can be seen nearby on nights with a full moon.
- A town to the north was swallowed up by a sinkhole.
- There are three mice in the inn that walk on their hind legs.
The Lightening Thimblerigger
The signature drink here is called the Wailing Wight.
Menu
- Pickled Beans. Great crunch and acidity.
- Broiled Catfish. Caught fresh from the nearby river.
- Mal's Plate. a veggie offering.
Characters
- Sylvie Bryce. Half-Orc Warden ♀
- Vetack Poots. Dwarf Diplomat ♂
- Mary Simpson. Gnome Bargeman ♀
Rumours
- A young red dragon is living in the forest nearby.
- A large elephant was recently hunted in the woods.
- The towns dogs have seemingly formed a gang.
The Studious Lizard Taphouse
One window of this tavern is shattered.
Menu
- Cheese Pie. It's melty cheese. CHEEEEEESE!
- Meat Pie. Shredded beef in a pie crust.
- Duck Egg Omelette. The chef stole the eggs himself. Ask him about it.
Characters
- Nathaniel Marid. Half-Orc General ♂
- Conn Ghani. Elf Captain Of The Guard ♂
- Mila Crewe. Tiefling Monk ♀
Rumours
- Some of the beggars in town are only pretending to be poor.
- Over half of the town has gotten a strange pox.
- The woman who works at the inn is a medusa. That's why she always wears a hat.
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