Taverns
Locale
The Dragon And Yale
You can win a free drink if you beat the bartender in an arm wrestling match.
Menu
- Butter Pease. Buttery and good for you, other than the butter.
- Meatballs on rice. Why no spaghetti?
- Hot Coffee. Warm you up and give you a kick in the pants.
Characters
- Carly Travis. Halfling Refugee ♀
- Eden Hasan. Human Wizard ⚥
- Renee Cruise. Dwarf Tax Collector ♀
Rumours
- A travelling gnome musician is coming to town later today.
- There was a fight in a nearby city at the docks.
- The townmaster is looking for adventurers for some quest.
The Buoyant Knight
A lute floats in the corner, playing a tune magically.
Menu
- Bear Meat Sausage. The bear meat is very hard to work with.
- Bread Trencher. A hard loaf of bread with the middle dug out and filled with stew.
- Beef and Barley Soup. Beef broth with chunks of meat and veggies.
Characters
- Bodwyn Hawkwing. Half-Elf Mercenary ♂
- Olivia Jordan. Human Flautist ♀
- Hassan Zantus. Gnome Watchman ♂
Rumours
- You may summon any elemental at Light of the Barnacle.
- Drow have been coming into town at night and stealing things.
- Someone in town is a killer hiding from authorities.
The Lustrous Tooth
The tavern has a fighting pit out back.
Menu
- Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.
- Cream of Glowing Mushroom Soup. You know how mushrooms glow in dungeons? It's that, but you can eat it.
- Meat Pie. Shredded beef in a pie crust.
Characters
- Trixie Zaros. Halfling General ♀
- Clio Deakin. Elf Rogue ♀
- Cassius Fitzgerald. Half-Orc Missionary ♂
Rumours
- There have been human sacrifices at Canyon of the Scarp.
- If you touch a glowing rock at Haryk's Island, you'll begin to age backward.
- Someone swears they saw a teenage boy flying above the town.
The Mandrake And Cuirass
A farmhouse has been converted into a tavern and inn. There are still plenty of farm animals about.
Menu
- BLT Roc Egg. Bacon, lettuce and tomato served in between a sliced hard boiled Roc egg.
- Shredded Beef. Served on tortillas.
- Gingerbread Cookie. A delicious treat.
Characters
- Tanis Sybil. Gnome Runaway ♂
- Parker Wood. Half-Elf Troubadour ⚥
- Valeria Abbey. Elf Warlock ♀
Rumours
- Lord Grandborne is coming to town.
- There's a beehive nearby where the bees are all blue instead of yellow.
- A kraken was seen at the coast.
The Alarming Spy
The sign above the door is worn with age.
Menu
- Pine Nuts Salad. The nuts are quite rare in these parts.
- Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
- Pork chop. Babe? Babe!
Characters
- Shangela Duskfur. Half-Orc Cantor ♀
- Justin Cruise. Half-Elf Skomorokh ♂
- Daisy Rucker. Half-Elf Rogue ♀
Rumours
- The trees here are alive.
- Pixies live in the woods here. It's said they'll grant a wish to anyone who finds them.
- Some of the beggars in town are only pretending to be poor.
The Activating Parrot
This tavern specializes in bread. It smells amazing.
Menu
- Broth. Not a lot of choice here. But, uh, here's some broth.
- Bangers and Mash. Sausages and mashed potatoes.
- Chef Special. Let the cook give you whatever he wants.
Characters
- Ashet Sorra. Human Miller ♀
- Kyle Rowe. Half-Orc Burglar ♂
- Malik Zaki. Tiefling Ranger ♂
Rumours
- A giant bird has been spotted near Town of the Barnacle.
- The cook at the tavern will kill someone for the right price.
- Yuan-ti have been seen nearby, supposedly.
The Mailer And Acre
The front of this tavern is painted to look like a demon. The door is the demon's mouth.
Menu
- Gazpacho. Cold soup.
- Apple Fritter. Chunks of apple battered and fried.
- Honey Glazed Ham. A thick slice of ham covered in a honey glaze.
Characters
- Alex Moran. Elf Notary ♂
- Phoebe Molyneaux. Halfling Exile ♀
- Max Payne. Half-Orc Ranger ⚥
Rumours
- An old crone promised that a wave was going to come soon and wash away the sinners.
- Someone in the inn is trying to hit passersby with the contents of his chamber pot.
- An army from a far away land is marching. They're expected to reach the town within a fortnight.
The Plump Lantern
The bartender here likes to invent new drinks.
Menu
- Druid Wrap. Veggies on some weird green flat bread.
- Hogs in Blankets. Mini sausages wrapped up in dough and baked.
- Roast Goblin. Greenish slightly spoiled meat charred to a crisp. No goblins were harmed in the making of this dish.
Characters
- Finley Hasan. Human Missionary ⚥
- Max Roderick. Elf Noble ⚥
- Orren Deadeye. Half-Orc Wizard's Apprentice ♂
Rumours
- A band of goblins are sacking nearby villages.
- Ruins in the area show evidence that there was a battle fought long ago.
- There was a fight in a nearby city at the docks.
The Daughter And Sapphire
The bartender claims this tavern used to be carried upon a giants back.
Menu
- Egg on Toast. Can't beat this simple breakfast!
- Dragon's Egg Omelette. The claim that this is made from real dragon eggs is highly suspect.
- Mashed Cauliflower. I mean, I don't know who would order this. An elf probably.
Characters
- Arnold Loch. Tiefling Madman ♂
- Luna Watson. Dwarf Acrobat ♀
- Tatiana Carson. Half-Elf Charioteer ♀
Rumours
- A new clothing store is going to open soon.
- Someone looted a tomb nearby.
- The innkeeper is refusing to rent rooms to tieflings.
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