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The Qualling Half

Map of The Qualling Half

This tavern is filled with the delicious scent of fresh baked bread. They don't sell bread.

Menu

  • Mal's Plate. a veggie offering.
  • Spiced Cherries. Unique to this region.
  • One pan Minotaur Steak. A massive steak cooked with potatoes.

Characters

  • Barty Brocksby. Half-Elf Judge ♂
  • Nathaniel Hadwell. Half-Elf Anthropologist ♂
  • Dag Roderick. Dwarf Bosun ♂

Rumours

  • The old woman who lives in the cabin just outside of town is a witch.
  • The mayor is going to outlaw adventurers.
  • The general goods store owner has a pet homunculus.

Dottie Norman's Taphouse

Map of Dottie Norman's Taphouse

The chairs here are giant mushrooms.

Menu

  • Root Beer. It's not quite alcoholic, but it is freaking delicious.
  • Sphinx Brisket. Beef and pork cooked together.
  • Beggar's Pie. Cheap meat in a pie.

Characters

  • Morwen Quaresh. Tiefling Essayist ♀
  • Avery Shad. Human Apprentice ⚥
  • Aptal Hickory. Half-Elf Outlander ♂

Rumours

  • The blacksmith here is thought to be an Oni.
  • Some of the beggars in town are only pretending to be poor.
  • The woman who works at the inn is a medusa. That's why she always wears a hat.

The Black Longbow Tavern

Map of The Black Longbow Tavern

Someone started painting the deck out front but the job is only half complete.

Menu

  • Lizard Gruel. Yup. Just what it sounds like.
  • Oatmeal. The steel cut oats retain maximum flavour potential.
  • Water. For boring people.

Characters

  • Olivier Simpson. Halfling Charcoal Burner ⚥
  • Jenny Deakin. Half-Elf Undertaker ♀
  • Clark Roberts. Human Bridle Maker ♂

Rumours

  • A mind flayer is in town, and is controlling some people's minds.
  • A dwarf named Ragnar is looking for his family.
  • Someone has been stealing clothes.

The Transforming Grain

Map of The Transforming Grain

There's a shady looking customer alone at one table looking to sell illegal goods.

Menu

  • Porridge. Hot mush for breakfast!
  • Ham and Cheese on Toast. A toasted sandwich. Simple but delicious.
  • Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.

Characters

  • Galen Kastrix. Tiefling Urchin ♂
  • Ego Scott. Human Lecturer ♂
  • Ivan James. Half-Elf Armorer ♂

Rumours

  • The king was assassinated by lizard folk.
  • A satyr has taken a room at the local inn.
  • A group of adventurers are warning people that a dragon is coming.

The Royal Saddle

Map of The Royal Saddle

Vines creep up the stone walls. There are so many that the windows are partially covered.

Menu

  • Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
  • Bean Salad. Some beans. There's white beans, and red ones, and, um these dark ones.
  • Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.

Characters

  • Blake Weston. Human Alchemist ⚥
  • Rylan Masak. Gnome Archivist ♂
  • Hiaenna Freeman. Dwarf Chimney Sweeper ♀

Rumours

  • There's a lighthouse on the coast said to be overrun with giant spiders.
  • A giant rock fell from the sky the other day, a few miles from town.
  • A satyr has taken a room at the local inn.

Elliot Thalnir's Inn

Map of Elliot Thalnir's Inn

The sign above the door has a painted black skull upon it.

Menu

  • Cockatrice Wings. Fried in oil.
  • Nachos. Chips with cheese and other stuff on em.
  • Sausage and Mustard. Served on a split roll.

Characters

  • Haryk Greene. Elf Stablehand ♂
  • Fribbington Roderick. Gnome Fisher ⚥
  • Ralph Sorra. Elf Soldier ♂

Rumours

  • The brother down the road is said to have tieflings working there.
  • A writer is interviewing local people for some book.
  • A woman was seen flying at midnight last night.

The Coaching Cuckoo

Map of The Coaching Cuckoo

The sign above the door shows a sad looking man in a cage.

Menu

  • Rye Bread. You can ask for it toasted.
  • Red Wine. Why no spaghetti?
  • Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.

Characters

  • Derrick Hynes. Half-Orc Madame ♂
  • Sylvia Tathdel. Elf Magician ♀
  • Bella Roderick. Half-Elf Illuminator ♀

Rumours

  • A young man was seen sinking into the ground.
  • The other day a hunter tried to bring down a deer, but the arrows passed right through the animal.
  • A princess is hiding out in town because she refuses to marry someone.

Ashley Scourge's Taphouse

Map of Ashley Scourge's Taphouse

Only half orcs work at this tavern.

Menu

  • Mal's Plate. a veggie offering.
  • Honey Glazed Ribs. Ribs in a honey glaze.
  • Spiced Tomato Soup. Tomato soup with a spicy kick.

Characters

  • Eden Zantus. Dwarf Taxidermist ⚥
  • Sawyer Carter. Human Watchman ⚥
  • Sumesh Nozzlenuck. Half-Elf Swineherd ⚥

Rumours

  • A large elephant was recently hunted in the woods.
  • The old woman who lives in the cabin just outside of town is a witch.
  • Someone hid treasure in town.

The Shilling And Knacker

Map of The Shilling And Knacker

The only chairs here are big cushions on the ground.

Menu

  • Mom's Meatloaf. Who's mom though?
  • Smoked Sausage. Extra smoke is extra great.
  • Pork Spare Ribs. Add some dragon sauce to heat things up.

Characters

  • Sahin Ali. Elf Bard ⚥
  • Kandon Duval. Half-Elf Bard ♂
  • Riley Dustclaw. Half-Orc Smuggler ♀

Rumours

  • Some of the beggars in town are only pretending to be poor.
  • The local general goods shop was burned down. Something it was arson.
  • Giants have been spotted prowling along the countryside.

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