Taverns
Locale
The Dank Fief
The tavern has a secret dungeon in the basement.
Menu
- Cream of Glowing Mushroom Soup. You know how mushrooms glow in dungeons? It's that, but you can eat it.
- Honey Glazed Ribs. Ribs in a honey glaze.
- Pasta Salad. Usually served as a side.
Characters
- Farquesh Jones. Half-Orc Lecturer ♂
- Summer Stormrage. Dwarf Sorcerer ♀
- Geoffrey Vonner. Tiefling Druid ♂
Rumours
- The mayor is going to outlaw adventurers.
- An old wizard came to town claiming he had a magic book that can make stories become true.
- Two orcs fought for dominance at Chandra's Menhir.
The Dankish Mother Tavern
The signature drink here is called the Wailing Wight.
Menu
- Everything Soup. A meat based broth with a little bit of whatever is lying around.
- Creamy Chicken Soup. Soup made with a cream base.
- Red Wine. The wine is perfectly aged.
Characters
- Fribbington Watson. Human Debt Collector ⚥
- Parker James. Halfling Stonecutter ⚥
- Sohali Orvar. Dwarf Gladiator ♀
Rumours
- The general goods store owner has a pet homunculus.
- The lake nearby vanished five days ago.
- A cow was born nearby with two heads.
The Loyal Gauntlet
The sign shows a man in full knight armor.
Menu
- Water. For boring people.
- Minestrone Soup. Classic vegetable soup.
- Pickled Beans. Great crunch and acidity.
Characters
- Marilyn Lachlan. Human Lecturer ♀
- Daniel Hillard. Half-Elf Vintner ♂
- Samir Barlow. Elf Brewer ♂
Rumours
- The local tavern is going out of business.
- A local township may be preparing for war.
- A large lizard was seen nearby.
Galvur Dresdain's Tavern
There's a sign on the wall that says 'no thaumaturgy'.
Menu
- Navy Bean and Ham Soup. Classic soup, easy to make.
- Beef Cheeks in Red Wine. We're not telling you which cheeks.
- Meat Pie. Shredded beef in a pie crust.
Characters
- Jenny Pegg. Half-Elf Steward ♀
- Bundringo Nozzlenuck. Human Pupil ⚥
- Maz Donovan. Halfling Cobbler ⚥
Rumours
- Bandits are waiting to pounce on unsuspecting travellers outside of town.
- The local gang has a new leader.
- A young girl is said to have powers that help her fight monsters.
Marina Wrynn's Inn
The bar is wet.
Menu
- Bread & Cheese. A tavern staple.
- Broth. Not a lot of choice here. But, uh, here's some broth.
- Boiled Sausage. A big link of sausage that's bloated from being boiled.
Characters
- Marina Windrunner. Gnome Engineer ♀
- Nico Bowes. Dwarf Houndmaster ♂
- Rowan Mournhell. Half-Orc Urchin ⚥
Rumours
- The members of the hunting lodge are about to leave and hunt down a weretiger.
- An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a new type of ranged weapon which fires iron balls.
- The local tavern owner is thinking about not serving dwarves any longer.
The Hasty Falchion
Lizards have overrun this joint.
Menu
- Cold Cut Sandwich. Cold meat between bread.
- Lasagna. Classic pasta dish.
- Mushroom Meat Skewer. Savoury steak and mushrooms, stabbed by a stick.
Characters
- Fiana Hamid. Gnome Cutpurse ♀
- Scarlett Vonner. Elf Monk ♀
- Ui Korsk. Dwarf Abbot ♂
Rumours
- Someone found a note written in a strange language and signed Malfurian.
- Any goods you buy at the general store will vanish within a week.
- The townskeeper is considering hiring adventurers for protection.
The Paunchy Captain
Only women work at this tavern.
Menu
- Navy Bean and Ham Soup. Classic soup, easy to make.
- Egg Roll. Delicious food from another land.
- Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
Characters
- Emil Selwyn. Half-Elf Runaway ♂
- Blake Moran. Half-Elf Senator ⚥
- Marcus Whisperwind. Halfling Waiter ♂
Rumours
- A halfling named Cade was found dead last night.
- The ale from the tavern is brewed by gnomes.
- A woman says her husband was carried off by a large bat.
The Jaunty Belfry
The floor is sticky. Ew.
Menu
- Baked Cockatrice. Delicious and nutritious
- Collard Greens. Iron helps us play.
- Chef Salad. Lettuce, some meat, some... what is that thing? It's good, whatever it is!
Characters
- Alam Erwin. Half-Orc Entertainer ♂
- Lola Hume. Half-Elf Architect ♀
- Sumesh Hasan. Halfling Chef ⚥
Rumours
- A storm made of magical means is on its way.
- The best breakfast you can get is served at Avital's House.
- No one stays dead in the neighboring town.
The Lifting Tanner
The beds are nearly empty and sag close to the ground.
Menu
- Sausage Stuffing. Does anyone know what's in stuffing? This has sausage, that much is for sure.
- Roast Pheasant. Pairs well with the wine.
- Potato Leek Soup. Creamy soup that's filling.
Characters
- Gert Weatherby. Dwarf Sheriff ♂
- Jared Wazels. Elf Mage ♂
- Lars Nozzlenuck. Half-Elf Con Artist ♂
Rumours
- The mayor wants to have a festival.
- A ship was set on fire by the river.
- swears they saw a minotaur in the tavern last night.
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