Taverns
Locale
The Knowing Gold
The signature dish here is called Harpies Stew
Menu
- Pickled Beans. Great crunch and acidity.
- Fried Apples. Absolutely the best way to eat apples.
- Spiced Chicken Thigh. Well seasoned, and served with coleslaw.
Characters
- Hector Dunstan. Gnome Cult Leader ♂
- Yoko Windrunner. Tiefling Brasier ♀
- Zaeim Quinn. Elf Alcoholic ♂
Rumours
- There was a bar fight in the tavern last night.
- A ship was set on fire by the river.
- Three people have gone missing from town.
The Mewling Centaur Inn
Torches outside the door burn with green flame.
Menu
- Cream of Glowing Mushroom Soup. You know how mushrooms glow in dungeons? It's that, but you can eat it.
- Bumbleberry Smoothie. Dessert before dinner. Yes.
- Donut. Cake for breakfast, basically!
Characters
- Otto Travis. Half-Elf Warlock ♂
- Giselle Windrunner. Elf Spy ♀
- Olivier Silvergem. Elf Waiter ⚥
Rumours
- The water in the nearby lake can heal you.
- Supposedly there's a treasure map hidden underneath the tavern.
- Lord Grandborne is coming to town.
The Curate And Cowherd
This tavern floats a foot off of the ground.
Menu
- Egg Roll. Delicious food from another land.
- Strawberries with Cream. Perfect summer indulgence.
- Root Beer. It's not quite alcoholic, but it is freaking delicious.
Characters
- Eve Carter. Tiefling Lamplight ♀
- Finley Scott. Halfling General ⚥
- Euphy Huon. Elf Barmaid ♀
Rumours
- The magistrate is going to arrest beggars.
- That big abandoned farmhouse has weird sounds coming from it at night.
- A brother and sister are said to be able to speak to one another in their heads.
The Chalice And Butte
You can't see the inside of the tavern because the windows are filthy.
Menu
- Tortellini. A pasta dish with tomato sauce.
- Lizard Gruel. Yup. Just what it sounds like.
- Broth. Not a lot of choice here. But, uh, here's some broth.
Characters
- Blake Thom. Tiefling Mason ⚥
- Bebe Smyth. Elf Noble ♀
- Llewelyn Carter. Elf Monk ♂
Rumours
- A pack of wolves have been prowling about at night.
- There's going to be a jousting tourney soon.
- A group of adventurers are in town, mourning a fallen comrade.
The Fading Donjon
The roof of this tavern caved in long ago. The rubble was removed, but the roof was never replaced.
Menu
- Skillet Fried Potatoes. Thinly cut and fried with chopped onions.
- Gazpacho. Cold soup.
- Oatmeal. The steel cut oats retain maximum flavour potential.
Characters
- Gavin Vinder. Halfling Charlatan ♂
- Sion Spall. Tiefling Philosopher ♂
- Homer Snaketail. Half-Orc Carpenter ♂
Rumours
- A young girl is said to have powers that help her fight monsters.
- A man named Castor is staying at the inn. He looks dangerous.
- A travelling gnome musician is coming to town later today.
The Whore And Coiner
This new tavern is built atop the old, which was destroyed by an avalanche.
Menu
- Sausage Pizza. Sausage and sauce on dough, baked.
- Boiled Sausage. A big link of sausage that's bloated from being boiled.
- Skillet Fried Potatoes. Thinly cut and fried with chopped onions.
Characters
- Kyris Hamlin. Tiefling Barbarian ♂
- Scarlett Walker. Half-Elf Scientist ♀
- Mary Roderick. Dwarf Woodcutter ♀
Rumours
- One dog in town is actually a polymorphed elf.
- Purple worms are heading straight for the town.
- An invisible man has been creating problems in town.
The Promising Zebra
You have to know the password to enter this tavern.
Menu
- Roast Goblin. Greenish slightly spoiled meat charred to a crisp. No goblins were harmed in the making of this dish.
- Bowl of Ale. Ale served in a bowl so it's more like a meal!
- Halfling Hash. Hashed spuds with extra butter. Served in a bowl the perfect size for any Halfling.
Characters
- Josh Erwin. Half-Elf Troubadour ♂
- Avery Anwen. Dwarf Surgeon ⚥
- Gert Shad. Dwarf Hofmeister ♂
Rumours
- Horses from the stable keep winding up dead.
- If you go to Canyon of the Bawd, you can be healed.
- A cow was born nearby with two heads.
The Surly Sheperd
The tables here are old whiskey barrels.
Menu
- Druid Wrap. Veggies on some weird green flat bread.
- Carrot Cake. Great choice for dessert!
- Halfling Soup. I think there's freaking acorns in this.
Characters
- Lola Roderick. Half-Elf Ropemaker ♀
- Tami Watson. Tiefling Jeweler ♀
- John Quicktongue. Halfling Skomorokh ♂
Rumours
- A wyvern has been spotted in the area.
- Walking skeletons have been spotted at night.
- Travelers have found a hundred corpses at Pool of the Harper.
Elevrir Ward's Taphouse
Drinks here are served in crystal-clear wine glasses.
Menu
- Oatmeal. The steel cut oats retain maximum flavour potential.
- Sharp Cheese. Perfect pairing with the wine.
- Cheese Omelette. The cheese is perfectly gooey.
Characters
- Finley Poots. Gnome Tutor ⚥
- Sandra Colman. Half-Elf Queen ♀
- Sebastian Ironbrow. Dwarf Wizard ♂
Rumours
- The armorer for the king has been turned into a horse by dark magic.
- The mayor is thinking about starting a town militia.
- The townmaster is looking for adventurers for some quest.
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