Taverns
Locale
The Mailer And Yale
A guard stands outside the door, choosing who may come in.
Menu
- Kobold Tail. Delicious tangy meat of some sort. Hopefully not real kobold!
- Mutton Shank. The mutton is particularly good.
- Spiced Chicken Thigh. Well seasoned, and served with coleslaw.
Characters
- Katherine Stormrage. Human Cartographer ♀
- Amelia Spring. Tiefling Bladesmith ♀
- Ragnar Truthseeker. Halfling Gravedigger ♂
Rumours
- It's almost time to pay taxes.
- A group of adventurers are warning people that a dragon is coming.
- The armorer for the king has been turned into a horse by dark magic.
Violet Duval's Tavern
An illegal fight to the death fighter's tourney is run once a month in the basement.
Menu
- Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.
- Tortle Stew. Stew that tortles love, lots of fish!
- Sausage Pizza. Sausage and sauce on dough, baked.
Characters
- Emil Darwin. Half-Elf Ropemaker ♂
- Aria Masak. Halfling Veterinarian ♀
- Nayeli Enola. Gnome Essayist ♀
Rumours
- The town council answers to an evil god.
- The local gang has a new leader.
- It's going to snow.
The Disapproving Prince
A small bridge over a creek leads to the front door.
Menu
- Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
- Brown Sugar Glazed Pork. Sweet and salty.
- Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
Characters
- Sumesh Vinder. Halfling Noble ⚥
- Charlie Darkwood. Halfling Exorcist ⚥
- Maggie Bozier. Halfling Actor ♀
Rumours
- A local man swears he found the bones of a kraken deep in the forest.
- The prince's betrothal was not blessed by the king.
- There are no animals in the forest anymore.
The Canon And Bushell
This tavern is currently out of ale.
Menu
- Bourbon Chicken. Chicken covered in a delicious glaze.
- Carrot Cake. Great choice for dessert!
- Spiced Cherries. Unique to this region.
Characters
- Deilos Wilton. Halfling Engineer ♂
- Alex Hickory. Tiefling Bridle Maker ♂
- Erolith Pierce. Halfling Tanner ♀
Rumours
- An adventuring party went to fight a dragon nearby but they never returned.
- The ale at the bar is non-alcoholic.
- Dwarves dug out a hideout hundreds of years ago nearby, but no one can find it.
The Feather And Guild
The text on the sign is written backward.
Menu
- Dumplings. Served in chicken broth.
- Spiced Tomato Soup. Tomato soup with a spicy kick.
- Roc Leg. Fried and meant for twenty.
Characters
- Linda Kaye. Tiefling Gambler ♀
- Fiana Joygrove. Gnome Wizard ♀
- Manuel Clarke. Halfling Judge ♂
Rumours
- The old woman who lives in the cabin just outside of town is a witch.
- Honey made from the nearby beekeepers is blue.
- A nearby cavern houses a long dead Lich's lair.
The Punching Sister
A heavenly aroma emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Apple Pie. The absolute best item on the menu.
- Plum Sauce. Served with crusty bread.
- Thunder Lizard Ribs. Ribs from an allosaurus.
Characters
- John Silvertree. Elf Druid ♂
- Liberty Anwen. Elf Veterinarian ♀
- Balur Crump. Human Animal Tamer ♂
Rumours
- Last week it rained frogs.
- The nearby pond has a sea monster of some sort in it.
- The local inn is going out of business.
The Tribute And Snake
You must crawl through a two foot tall door to enter this tavern.
Menu
- Chicken Cutlets. Thin strips of chicken fried.
- Spinach Salad. Iron helps us play.
- Puff Pastry. Good for breakfast or desert!
Characters
- Helsora Freeman. Elf Soldier ♀
- Canton Knight. Human Town Crier ♂
- Doran Ashfield. Dwarf Cooper ⚥
Rumours
- A man named Cyrus killed another man's wife and children.
- A nearby farm is haunted.
- Some of the beggars in town are only pretending to be poor.
The Saddle And Collier
This is half a tavern, and half a library.
Menu
- Strawberries with Cream. Perfect summer indulgence.
- Chaotic Evil Dip. It's hot. Served with chunks of bread.
- Sausage and Mustard. Served on a split roll.
Characters
- Katja Rucker. Tiefling Seamstress ♀
- Roan Black. Tiefling Road Master ♂
- Simon Valdan. Dwarf Notary ♂
Rumours
- Three people have gone missing from town.
- An iron golem protects the town from enemies, though no one has ever seen him.
- A carriage with no horse and no rider rolled through town last night.
The Flaky Agate Tavern
The tavern has a secret dungeon in the basement.
Menu
- Giant Spider Legs. Giants eat them, why not us? Cooked over flame.
- Mushroom Meat Skewer. Savoury steak and mushrooms, stabbed by a stick.
- Water. For boring people.
Characters
- Mary Masak. Half-Elf Barmaid ♀
- Peter Mowbry. Dwarf Barbarian ♂
- Ui Whisperwind. Gnome Poacher ♂
Rumours
- That big abandoned farmhouse has weird sounds coming from it at night.
- An elf named Raven who came to town yesterday spent hundreds of years alone in the forest.
- Someone hid treasure in town.
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