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Vivi Selentia's Tavern

Map of Vivi Selentia's Tavern

The floor is made of stone.

Menu

  • Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
  • Broth. Not a lot of choice here. But, uh, here's some broth.
  • Horn of Heimdall. A drinking horn the size of a horse's leg. If you finish it, you get your name carved on the wall of heroes.

Characters

  • Otto Hickory. Human Dancer ♂
  • Lucia Crump. Elf Cleric ♀
  • Dwyer Korsk. Gnome Sorcerer ♂

Rumours

  • The magistrate wants to outlaw drinking.
  • There seem to be more rats about.
  • One man claims dragons don't, and never have, existed.

The Grouchy Trap

Map of The Grouchy Trap

A dog serves food at this tavern, by way of a tray strapped to its back.

Menu

  • Porridge. Hot mush for breakfast!
  • BLT Roc Egg. Bacon, lettuce and tomato served in between a sliced hard boiled Roc egg.
  • Spiced Cherries. Unique to this region.

Characters

  • Maz Halgar. Dwarf Bargeman ⚥
  • Mary Sebastian. Gnome Thief ♀
  • River Donovan. Tiefling Burglar ⚥

Rumours

  • No one stays dead in the neighboring town.
  • A clan of orcs set up camp nearby.
  • A mill worker claims he saw a giant worm the other day.

Raadi Moonstone's Tavern

Map of Raadi Moonstone's Tavern

The back room houses a small weapons shop.

Menu

  • Brownbuds. Elves eat this. Some sort of radish, baked.
  • Hand Pies. A pie you can take on the road! Apple, Blueberry, or Cherry.
  • Bread Soup. Hope you like bread!

Characters

  • Marcelin AnaanShan. Half-Elf Astronomer ♀
  • Torek Hamlin. Human Hermit ♂
  • Ivor Simpson. Elf Bladesmith ♂

Rumours

  • The ale from the tavern is brewed by gnomes.
  • The town keeper has been stealing money from the town's coffers.
  • A nearby town has had rain for the last year and a half, every day.

The Overcooked Mailer Tavern

Map of The Overcooked Mailer Tavern

There's a large dance floor here, and a band playing at all hours.

Menu

  • Horn of Heimdall. A drinking horn the size of a horse's leg. If you finish it, you get your name carved on the wall of heroes.
  • Ale Cheese Soup. Cheese and Ale together? IN A SOUP!?
  • Baked Pheasant. The fanciest of birds.

Characters

  • Christopher Echols. Half-Orc Butcher ♂
  • Dora Travis. Gnome Makeup Artist ♀
  • Katinka Defthands. Gnome Ward ♀

Rumours

  • The king was assassinated by lizard folk.
  • The constable's wife is a hag in disguise.
  • A pack of wolves have been prowling about at night.

The Cardinal And Harper

Map of The Cardinal And Harper

You must answer a riddle to enter this watering hole.

Menu

  • Apple Fritter. Chunks of apple battered and fried.
  • Roasted Duck. A cute little duck. Roasted.
  • Butter Carrots. Baby carrots swimming in butter.

Characters

  • Finley Rowe. Half-Elf Bandit ⚥
  • Dawn Massa. Halfling Notary ♀
  • Bundringo Dalton. Half-Elf Therapist ⚥

Rumours

  • The barkeep will arm wrestle for money.
  • Giants have been spotted prowling along the countryside.
  • All of the cats in town have vanished overnight.

Seymor Firewing's Tavern

Map of Seymor Firewing's Tavern

The only chairs here are big cushions on the ground.

Menu

  • Egg and Sausage on Toast. A sandwich for breakfast.
  • Apple Pie. The absolute best item on the menu.
  • Bread & Cheese. A tavern staple.

Characters

  • Mack Karim. Elf Mason ♂
  • Maz Weston. Gnome Armorer ⚥
  • Blake Wazels. Half-Orc Sailmaker ⚥

Rumours

  • At midnight the dead can rise for one hour.
  • There is a bush which moves around near The Celadon Circle.
  • The local gang has a new leader.

The Clouted Collier

Map of The Clouted Collier

Magical light floats above the patrons heads here.

Menu

  • Apple Pie. The absolute best item on the menu.
  • Apple Fritter. Chunks of apple battered and fried.
  • Spiced Cherries. Unique to this region.

Characters

  • Helena Haggard. Halfling Former Adventurer ♀
  • Sawyer Fitzgerald. Halfling Exile ⚥
  • Laura Mulgrew. Human Tax Collector ♀

Rumours

  • There was a fight in a nearby city at the docks.
  • The magistrate is hoping to break down on the new jail soon.
  • A man named Castor is staying at the inn. He looks dangerous.

The Replying Bee

Map of The Replying Bee

An unusual aroma emanates from the kitchen.

Menu

  • Pecan Pie. Like grandma used to make.
  • Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
  • Honey Glazed Ribs. Ribs in a honey glaze.

Characters

  • Ricon Dempsy. Elf Bloodletter ♂
  • Tamara Masak. Tiefling Bodyguard ♀
  • Carys Northrend. Elf Taxidermist ♀

Rumours

  • The best breakfast you can get is served at Cave of the Acre.
  • The innkeeper is a demon in disguise.
  • A strange clockwork machine has been seen in town at night.

The Well Lit Fabric

Map of The Well Lit Fabric

The sign above the door is clearly broken.

Menu

  • Antipasto Platter. Meat and cheese and stuff.
  • Bear Meat Sausage. The bear meat is very hard to work with.
  • Minotaur Pie. A "meat" pie using a meat substitute. Good for those beings who perhaps share a common ancestor with beef.

Characters

  • Olivier Oaktree. Half-Elf Cabbie ⚥
  • Jessica Summer. Gnome Messenger ♀
  • Gwen Belet. Tiefling Fighter ♀

Rumours

  • One little boy in town was carved from wood and brought to life through magic.
  • The missing kids in town the last few months are the work of a group of gnolls.
  • There is an ooze living in the local church.

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