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The Mountain And Goose

Map of The Mountain And Goose

Famous for its salad bar. Salad and taverns, what a great mix!

Menu

  • Pumpkin Soup. The pumpkin's rich flavour makes a great soup.
  • Beggar's Pie. Cheap meat in a pie.
  • BLT Roc Egg. Bacon, lettuce and tomato served in between a sliced hard boiled Roc egg.

Characters

  • Katherine Elonil. Elf Taxidermist ♀
  • Yoko Shadowstripe. Half-Orc Prisoner ♀
  • Winona Wynne. Half-Elf Captain ♀

Rumours

  • The magistrate is going to arrest beggars.
  • A group of adventurers are warning people that a dragon is coming.
  • The barkeep is an ogre in disguise.

Runar Redtusk's Taphouse

Map of Runar Redtusk's Taphouse

The tavern stands 20 stories tall and is strangely narrow.

Menu

  • Meatballs on rice. Why no spaghetti?
  • Spiced Cherries. Unique to this region.
  • Carrot Slaw. Carrots and some other stuff with slaw sauce. What is slaw sauce? No one knows!

Characters

  • Kiernan Altharia. Dwarf Dancer ♂
  • Neil Gale. Half-Elf Sergeant At Arms ♂
  • Jago Terryn. Dwarf Architect ♂

Rumours

  • The statue at the entrance of town is actually a stone golem.
  • Drow have been coming into town at night and stealing things.
  • There seem to be more rats about.

The Smiting Pantry

Map of The Smiting Pantry

The beds are full and luxurious.

Menu

  • Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
  • Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.
  • Pine Nuts Salad. The nuts are quite rare in these parts.

Characters

  • Celina Broadbent. Gnome Fixer ♀
  • Sarab Ellis. Gnome Inquisitor ⚥
  • Haryk Enola. Dwarf Barbarian ♂

Rumours

  • It's said a farmer found a mummy when a section of his land caved in.
  • A brother and sister are said to be able to speak to one another in their heads.
  • An elf named Cameron lost his wife recently.

The Bishop And Fishmonger

Map of The Bishop And Fishmonger

Ivy covers the front of the building.

Menu

  • Griffon Horn Beer. The beer is particularly good.
  • Egg on Toast. Can't beat this simple breakfast!
  • Spiced Tomato Soup. Tomato soup with a spicy kick.

Characters

  • Derrick Hillard. Human Tanner ♂
  • Pallav Rana. Halfling Mason ♂
  • Henry Alhara. Half-Orc General ♂

Rumours

  • Someone hid treasure in town.
  • A door to the underworld is hidden in town.
  • The royal children are bratty and The King is looking to ship them off to other lands.

The Saint And Squire

Map of The Saint And Squire

You can't see the inside of the tavern because the windows are filthy.

Menu

  • Chicken Tortilla Soup. Fried corn tortillas in a spicy soup.
  • Hand Pies. A pie you can take on the road! Apple, Blueberry, or Cherry.
  • Bread & Cheese. A tavern staple.

Characters

  • Esmeralda Malfoy. Halfling Alchemist ♀
  • Gowen Nozzlenuck. Half-Elf Chaplain ♂
  • Oisin Winterheart. Half-Orc Mason ♂

Rumours

  • The prince's betrothal was not blessed by the king.
  • John's House was the site of a brutal battle. Ghosts are said to haunt it.
  • Last week someone caught a fish with a human face in the pond.

Melissa Reece's Taphouse

Map of Melissa Reece's Taphouse

The bartender is a clockwork construct.

Menu

  • Pork chop. Babe? Babe!
  • Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
  • Druid Wrap. Veggies on some weird green flat bread.

Characters

  • Gert Sybil. Half-Orc Bandit ♂
  • Justin Ghani. Half-Orc Man At Arms ♂
  • Gia Mattell. Half-Orc Clockkeeper ♀

Rumours

  • The magistrate is hoping to break down on the new jail soon.
  • An elf named Cameron lost his wife recently.
  • A mill worker claims he saw a giant worm the other day.

The Buzzing Sard

Map of The Buzzing Sard

It looks like someone is repairing the stoop.

Menu

  • Gingerbread Cookie. A delicious treat.
  • Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
  • Dill Yogurt Dip. Served with raw veggies for dipping.

Characters

  • Lara Enola. Half-Orc Gentleman ♀
  • Killian Shad. Human Prince ♂
  • Bella Pierce. Tiefling Notary ♀

Rumours

  • Cultists have come to town.
  • A young man was seen sinking into the ground.
  • The water in the nearby lake can heal you.

The Lavish Brewer

Map of The Lavish Brewer

The walls of this tavern are rounded.

Menu

  • Caramel Apples. Apple on a stick with caramel topping.
  • Potato Leek Soup. Creamy soup that's filling.
  • Apple Pie. The absolute best item on the menu.

Characters

  • Mikael Oak. Elf Squire ♂
  • Dwyer Scott. Gnome Tax Collector ♂
  • Femlin Smyth. Dwarf Chancellor ♂

Rumours

  • A stranger came to town in the middle of the night.
  • There are no animals in the forest anymore.
  • Someone is making a flesh golem nearby.

The Burly Quail

Map of The Burly Quail

A beggar sits outside the door.

Menu

  • Potato Leek Soup. Creamy soup that's filling.
  • Carrot Cake. Great choice for dessert!
  • Red Wine. Why no spaghetti?

Characters

  • Kashida Roderick. Elf Grocer ♀
  • Pascal Simpson. Elf Bargeman ♂
  • Sarab Haggard. Half-Elf Admiral ⚥

Rumours

  • There is war brewing to the east.
  • The brother down the road is said to have tieflings working there.
  • was killed by an evil wizard.

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