Taverns
Locale
The Snake And Buttery
There is a small bowl of complimentary chocolates on the bar top.
Menu
- Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.
- Cream of Glowing Mushroom Soup. You know how mushrooms glow in dungeons? It's that, but you can eat it.
- Red Wine. Why no spaghetti?
Characters
- Blake Hickory. Halfling Lamplight ⚥
- Tatiana Selentia. Dwarf Countess ♀
- Shark Mervor. Elf General ♀
Rumours
- A princess is hiding out in town because she refuses to marry someone.
- The lake nearby vanished five days ago.
- Someone has been stealing clothes.
The Stoping Riser
There are paintings of flowers on each wall.
Menu
- Mashed Cauliflower. I mean, I don't know who would order this. An elf probably.
- Wood Elf Salad. A mix of lettuce and veggies fit for a wood elf!
- Candied Apples. Apple on a stick with candied topping.
Characters
- Laura Ashfield. Half-Elf Crofter ♀
- Denzel Marid. Gnome Ferryman ♂
- Carys Adir. Human Ranger ♀
Rumours
- Horses from the stable keep winding up dead.
- The mayor is considering banning carriages from town. The streets are too narrow.
- One little boy in town was carved from wood and brought to life through magic.
The Meaning Saddle
You can win a free drink if you beat the bartender in an arm wrestling match.
Menu
- Chef Salad. Lettuce, some meat, some... what is that thing? It's good, whatever it is!
- Beggar's Pie. Cheap meat in a pie.
- Roasted Stag. Big ol deer guy. Roasted.
Characters
- Dmitri Summer. Dwarf Fighter ♂
- Max Proudhands. Gnome Cultist ⚥
- Nayeli White. Halfling Quartermaster ♀
Rumours
- The Inn owner's daughter has run away.
- The trees in the nearby woods have been moving around.
- Someone hid treasure in town.
The Arranging Buckler
The chairs are padded and musty.
Menu
- Raw Veggies. Perfect if you're trying to stay healthy, or just hate yourself!
- Bourbon Chicken. Chicken covered in a delicious glaze.
- Cheese Pie. It's melty cheese. CHEEEEEESE!
Characters
- Dan Wrynn. Elf Fixer ♂
- Marilyn Roderick. Elf Spice Merchant ♀
- Phoebe Bergel. Gnome Acrobat ♀
Rumours
- The local tavern says their steak is beef, but it's not.
- Travelers have found a hundred corpses at Town of the Carbuncle.
- A lord's son has run away to join a group of adventurers.
The Draper And Maid
The roof of this tavern caved in long ago. The rubble was removed, but the roof was never replaced.
Menu
- Cheddar Frittata. There is parsley on top.
- Bang bang Cockatrice Bites. A delicious cockatrice meat treat.
- Potato Salad. Honestly, it's a bit bland.
Characters
- Salvatore Spring. Gnome Debt Collector ♂
- Matteus Laroque. Halfling Hired Muscle ♂
- Bart Michaels. Elf Villein ♂
Rumours
- The rats in town are becoming more numerous.
- A new church is being built in town.
- Ruins in the area show evidence that there was a battle fought long ago.
The Minstrel And Alewife
1 in 100 drinks in this tavern is poisoned.
Menu
- Wren Pot Pie. More popular than you would think.
- Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.
- Beggar's Pie. Cheap meat in a pie.
Characters
- Jill Stormrage. Tiefling Abbess ♀
- Hassan Hemlock. Tiefling Archaeologist ♂
- Jen Hamilton. Tiefling Wizard ♀
Rumours
- A door to the underworld is hidden in town.
- A knight came to town last week riding a sphinx.
- The water in the nearby lake can heal you.
The Applauding Shadow
The sign shows a man in full knight armor.
Menu
- Pot Roast. Hearty and filling.
- Potato Skins. Cheese and bacon baked in potato skins.
- Blackened Veggies. A mix of veggies on a skewer and cooked over and open flame.
Characters
- Farquesh Enola. Dwarf Commissar ♂
- Ember Loudlegs. Gnome Barmaid ♀
- Liam Molyneaux. Elf Sorcerer ♂
Rumours
- A clan of orcs set up camp nearby.
- There are no animals in the forest anymore.
- A woman was seen flying at midnight last night.
Clark James's Taphouse
You must answer a riddle to enter this watering hole.
Menu
- Gingerbread Cookie. A delicious treat.
- Cheese Pie. It's melty cheese. CHEEEEEESE!
- Lamb Chops. Don't think about the cute little lamb when you eat these.
Characters
- Rey Marshall. Dwarf Stonecutter ♂
- Tamsin Todd. Gnome Barmaid ♀
- Marge Duffield. Dwarf Pirate ♀
Rumours
- A nearby town wants to join forces and overthrow the King.
- It's going to snow.
- Demon worshiping cultists have set up a shrine nearby.
Derrick Blueflower's Taphouse
There are ghostly moans and wails coming from the basement of this tavern.
Menu
- Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.
- Broiled Catfish. Caught fresh from the nearby river.
- Oatmeal. The steel cut oats retain maximum flavour potential.
Characters
- Vivi Northrend. Gnome Diviner ♀
- Jakob Enola. Elf Flautist ♂
- Jenny Jayid. Half-Elf Physicist ♀
Rumours
- A travelling salesman came last night looking to sell stolen goods.
- The barkeep and his wife are polyamorous.
- The town master's nose was split open in a fight.
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