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The Blowing Gauntlet

Map of The Blowing Gauntlet

Meals here are served on fine china.

Menu

  • Bear Meat Sausage. The bear meat is very hard to work with.
  • Plum Sauce. Served with crusty bread.
  • Chicken Noodle Soup. Roasted chicken and noodles in a chicken broth.

Characters

  • Belor Joygrove. Halfling Bouncer ♂
  • River Belet. Half-Orc Bishop ⚥
  • Rebecca AnaanShan. Half-Orc Stonecutter ♀

Rumours

  • An old wizard came to town claiming he had a magic book that can make stories become true.
  • A wyvern has been spotted in the area.
  • All of the cats in town have vanished overnight.

The Sentimental Anvil Inn

Map of The Sentimental Anvil Inn

The bartender here is a ghost.

Menu

  • Pecan Pie. Like grandma used to make.
  • Giant Spider Legs. Giants eat them, why not us? Cooked over flame.
  • Pumpkin Soup. The pumpkin's rich flavour makes a great soup.

Characters

  • Sisco El-Hasan. Tiefling Ward ⚥
  • Luthor Shadowmourne. Half-Elf Bladesmith ♂
  • Lena Winterheart. Tiefling Leatherworker ♀

Rumours

  • The constable was in a drunken fight.
  • There's a talking turtle out by the pond.
  • There are three mice in the inn that walk on their hind legs.

The Anvil And Cocket

Map of The Anvil And Cocket

The bartender is a clockwork construct.

Menu

  • Egg and Sausage on Toast. A sandwich for breakfast.
  • Bowl of Ale. Ale served in a bowl so it's more like a meal!
  • Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!

Characters

  • Tatiana Everett. Half-Elf Hermit ♀
  • Kasandra Carrion. Tiefling Admiral ♀
  • Lariat Quinn. Gnome Leatherworker ♂

Rumours

  • The ale at the bar is non-alcoholic.
  • A door to the underworld is hidden in town.
  • All of the cats in town have vanished overnight.

The Skiing Cowherd

Map of The Skiing Cowherd

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

Menu

  • Potato Skins. Cheese and bacon baked in potato skins.
  • Kobold's Delight. You should probably order something else.
  • Halfling Hash. Hashed spuds with extra butter. Served in a bowl the perfect size for any Halfling.

Characters

  • Dov Scott. Gnome Mercer ♂
  • Abdul Loch. Elf Tattooist ♂
  • Ven Donovan. Halfling Baron ♂

Rumours

  • The magistrate's left hand was turned into a flower by a mad witch.
  • There are no animals in the forest anymore.
  • The trees in the nearby woods have been moving around.

The Frivolous Glover

Map of The Frivolous Glover

Drinks here are served in crystal-clear wine glasses.

Menu

  • Thunder Lizard Ribs. Ribs from an allosaurus.
  • Mashed Cauliflower. I mean, I don't know who would order this. An elf probably.
  • Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.

Characters

  • Sumesh Lord. Halfling Tailor ⚥
  • Sarab Frost. Tiefling Fire Eater ⚥
  • Max Pierce. Gnome Village Idiot ⚥

Rumours

  • The best breakfast you can get is served at Gork's Mining Town.
  • An elf named Raven who came to town yesterday spent hundreds of years alone in the forest.
  • A new clothing store is going to open soon.

The Excusing Eggler

Map of The Excusing Eggler

No humans are allowed in this tavern.

Menu

  • Skillet Fried Potatoes. Thinly cut and fried with chopped onions.
  • Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!
  • Honey Glazed Ham. A thick slice of ham covered in a honey glaze.

Characters

  • Gowen Hillard. Dwarf Pawn Shop Owner ♂
  • Peter Ashbringer. Elf Spy ♂
  • Killian Donovan. Human Wizard ♂

Rumours

  • A lord's son has run away to join a group of adventurers.
  • There's going to be a jousting tourney soon.
  • The local innkeep trades illegal goods from his cellar.

Kelsey Hadwell's Taphouse

Map of Kelsey Hadwell's Taphouse

The walls of this tavern randomly change colors every few minutes.

Menu

  • Caramel Apples. Apple on a stick with caramel topping.
  • Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.
  • Elfin Wine. Pairs well with pheasant.

Characters

  • Giselle Gemleaf. Half-Elf Chancellor ♀
  • Maz Turner. Half-Elf Scientist ⚥
  • Jasper Mattell. Dwarf Guard ♂

Rumours

  • A giant ape is said to live near Colossal Turtle of the Clark.
  • A writer is interviewing local people for some book.
  • One little boy in town was carved from wood and brought to life through magic.

The Bawd And Princess

Map of The Bawd And Princess

The bartender has a pet monkey. Mr. Jingles more or less helps with things.

Menu

  • Hogs in Blankets. Mini sausages wrapped up in dough and baked.
  • Mal's Plate. a veggie offering.
  • Antipasto Platter. Meat and cheese and stuff.

Characters

  • Sarab Winter. Human Bard ⚥
  • Kallum Hadwell. Dwarf Skomorokh ♂
  • Charlotte Rook. Half-Elf Urchin ♀

Rumours

  • A travelling salesman came last night looking to sell stolen goods.
  • You may summon any elemental at Roots of the Mind.
  • A man named Cyrus killed another man's wife and children.

The Potable Mountain

Map of The Potable Mountain

No one may talk in this tavern.

Menu

  • Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.
  • Pecan Pie. Like grandma used to make.
  • Minotaur Pie. A "meat" pie using a meat substitute. Good for those beings who perhaps share a common ancestor with beef.

Characters

  • Eden Pierce. Gnome Goldsmith ⚥
  • Enzo Todd. Dwarf Inquisitor ♂
  • Raed Abbey. Dwarf Maid ♂

Rumours

  • Someone is making a flesh golem nearby.
  • The King is looking to give aid to the poorest in the kingdom.
  • There is a bush which moves around near Leif's Continent.

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