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The Insuring Piper

Map of The Insuring Piper

A sign behind the bar reads NO MAGIC in large block letters.

Menu

  • Egg and Sausage on Toast. A sandwich for breakfast.
  • Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.
  • Veggie Stew. Stew with various vegetables.

Characters

  • Shangela Bloodhoof. Half-Orc Illusionist ♀
  • Michael Lachlan. Dwarf Bard ♂
  • Bundringo Goldpetal. Half-Elf Burglar ⚥

Rumours

  • A group of adventurers are in town, mourning a fallen comrade.
  • The ale from the tavern is brewed by gnomes.
  • An old crone promised that a wave was going to come soon and wash away the sinners.

The Ornate Apprentice

Map of The Ornate Apprentice

The tables here are big boulders.

Menu

  • Cold Cut Sandwich. Cold meat between bread.
  • Pot Roast. Hearty and filling.
  • Ploughman's Lunch. Hard boiled egg, shaved meat, cheese, bread, and preserves.

Characters

  • Dottie Marid. Tiefling Inquisitor ♀
  • Aric Stonesworn. Gnome Auctioneer ♂
  • Lillian Hogan. Halfling Dealer ♀

Rumours

  • The constable had to flee town after killing a man.
  • If you want to see a giant dog, you need only go to The Midway Island.
  • The magistrate is hoping to break down on the new jail soon.

Ezekiel Vassan's Taphouse

Map of Ezekiel Vassan's Taphouse

The sign above the door is brand new.

Menu

  • One pan Minotaur Steak. A massive steak cooked with potatoes.
  • Nachos. Chips with cheese and other stuff on em.
  • Puff Pastry. Good for breakfast or desert!

Characters

  • Raadi Sybil. Half-Elf Charlatan ♂
  • Morgan Flintfang. Half-Orc Cotter ♂
  • Kirsten Shalamayne. Gnome Physician ♀

Rumours

  • The local cemetery has had various bodies dug up over the last few months.
  • Lord Grandborne is coming to town.
  • The mayor is thinking about starting a town militia.

The Crossbow And Cutpurse

Map of The Crossbow And Cutpurse

There's a sign on the wall that says 'no thaumaturgy'.

Menu

  • Oysters. Raw oyster plate.
  • Pickled Beans. Great crunch and acidity.
  • Lasagna. Classic pasta dish.

Characters

  • Lydia Bryce. Half-Elf Sergeant At Arms ♀
  • Christopher Bloodhoof. Halfling Botanist ♂
  • Marilyn Moontree. Elf Captain Of The Guard ♀

Rumours

  • The inn has a secret dungeon.
  • The other day a hunter tried to bring down a deer, but the arrows passed right through the animal.
  • The blacksmith used to be a wizard.

The Feisty Staff

Map of The Feisty Staff

No one may talk in this tavern.

Menu

  • Beef and Barley Soup. Beef broth with chunks of meat and veggies.
  • Halfling Hash. Hashed spuds with extra butter. Served in a bowl the perfect size for any Halfling.
  • Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.

Characters

  • Kirsten Whisperwind. Human Con Artist ♀
  • Anto Fordragon. Tiefling Oracle ♂
  • Manuel Terryn. Half-Elf Monk ♂

Rumours

  • At midnight the dead can rise for one hour.
  • was killed by zombies.
  • The best breakfast you can get is served at Galen's Shipwreck.

Tatiana Ashig's Inn

Map of Tatiana Ashig's Inn

The workers here wear red robes.

Menu

  • Wren Pot Pie. More popular than you would think.
  • Spinach Salad. Iron helps us play.
  • Broth. Not a lot of choice here. But, uh, here's some broth.

Characters

  • Kasper Roundtree. Dwarf Minstrel ♂
  • Ashley Adir. Elf Artist ♀
  • Erolith Oak. Elf Clockkeeper ♀

Rumours

  • The statue at the entrance of town is actually a stone golem.
  • The townmaster wants to build a clocktower in the center of town.
  • A cat keeps screeching late at night, but no one has ever seen it.

The Palmer And Falconer

Map of The Palmer And Falconer

Drinks here are served in rudimentary clay mugs.

Menu

  • Chaotic Evil Dip. It's hot. Served with chunks of bread.
  • Brownbuds. Elves eat this. Some sort of radish, baked.
  • Bear Meat Sausage. The bear meat is very hard to work with.

Characters

  • Eve Ghani. Dwarf Hatter ♀
  • Tiffany Mowbry. Dwarf Priest ♀
  • Shirley Loch. Gnome Chief ♀

Rumours

  • There are mushrooms which grow at The Flax Podium that control your mind.
  • A nearby farm has a miniature horse.
  • Someone found a note written in a strange language and signed Malfurian.

The Yeasty Gauntlet

Map of The Yeasty Gauntlet

The bartender here is a ghost.

Menu

  • Goat Feet. Who would think to serve this?
  • Tortle Stew. Stew that tortles love, lots of fish!
  • One pan Minotaur Steak. A massive steak cooked with potatoes.

Characters

  • Sarab Hawkwing. Gnome Astronomer ⚥
  • Sisco Wrynn. Gnome Historian ⚥
  • Renee Hawkwing. Human Exterminator ♀

Rumours

  • A town to the north was swallowed up by a sinkhole.
  • The local cemetery has had various bodies dug up over the last few months.
  • The general goods store owner has a pet homunculus.

Deilos Marid's Taphouse

Map of Deilos Marid's Taphouse

A large tree grows through the center of the tavern.

Menu

  • Bowl of Ale. Ale served in a bowl so it's more like a meal!
  • Candied Apples. Apple on a stick with candied topping.
  • Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.

Characters

  • Drangor Broadbent. Half-Elf Doctor ♂
  • Sahin Quaresh. Gnome Dean ⚥
  • Leo Reddy. Tiefling Minstrel ♂

Rumours

  • Bandits are rumored to be hiding out in a nearby abandoned home.
  • The townmaster wants to build a clocktower in the center of town.
  • A coven of witches have moved into the inn.

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