Taverns
Locale
Barnston Zantus's Inn
There is a small bowl of complimentary chocolates on the bar top.
Menu
- Egg and Sausage on Toast. A sandwich for breakfast.
- Cheese Plate. A bunch of cheeses for the table.
- Cockatrice Soup. Tastes like evil chicken.
Characters
- Preston Weatherby. Gnome Dealer ♂
- Felix Marshall. Tiefling Museum Curator ♂
- Riley Sorra. Dwarf Bladesmith ⚥
Rumours
- There's a selection of books in the library that no one's allowed to read.
- If you want to speak to a god, you should travel to Town of the Lust.
- A halfling named Cade was found dead last night.
The Shining Butler
Each table has a small cooking station set in the center so guests may cook food they bring.
Menu
- Hand Pies. A pie you can take on the road! Apple, Blueberry, or Cherry.
- Caramel Apples. Apple on a stick with caramel topping.
- Ham and Sausage Stuffing. A big serving of baked ham on top of a moun of sausage stuffing.
Characters
- Frances Moran. Gnome Astronomer ♀
- Christopher Davis. Half-Orc Bard ♂
- Lance Bladefist. Half-Elf Commissar ♂
Rumours
- One man claims dragons don't, and never have, existed.
- One woman in town claims she is having a love affair with a minotaur.
- Humans and elves are on the brink of a war.
The Sour Blackbird Taphouse
The front of this tavern is painted to look like a demon. The door is the demon's mouth.
Menu
- Roasted Stag. Big ol deer guy. Roasted.
- Gin. Where the juice?
- Pecan Pie. Like grandma used to make.
Characters
- Celina Scott. Tiefling Shipwright ♀
- Dieter Mattell. Tiefling Barbarian ♂
- Blake Ellis. Half-Orc Thatcher ⚥
Rumours
- Drow have been coming into town at night and stealing things.
- Horses from the stable keep winding up dead.
- The King is rumored to have died, but the people have not been told.
Shay Skullcrusher's Tavern
The only chairs here are big cushions on the ground.
Menu
- Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
- Flatbread Pizza. Sauce and fixings on a flatbread.
- Cedar Smoked Salmon. A classic pairing for white wine.
Characters
- Julia Banes. Elf Celebrity ♀
- Sahin Oak. Half-Elf Bandit ⚥
- Jenny Roderick. Halfling Fighter ♀
Rumours
- A brother and sister are said to be able to speak to one another in their heads.
- The barkeep is an ogre in disguise.
- There have been human sacrifices at Island of the Scarp.
The Gullible Farrier Tavern
Meals here are served on cheap flatware.
Menu
- Root Beer. It's not quite alcoholic, but it is freaking delicious.
- Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!
- Pasta Salad. Usually served as a side.
Characters
- Kandon Bladefist. Half-Orc Tax Collector ♂
- Doran Lord. Halfling Model ⚥
- Storm Orsan. Halfling Lady In Waiting ♀
Rumours
- The local magistrate is about to raise taxes.
- Supposedly there's a treasure map hidden underneath the tavern.
- Bandits are rumored to be hiding out in a nearby abandoned home.
The Broken Donjon Taphouse
The tavern has a fighting pit out back.
Menu
- Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!
- Marriage Soup. Greens and meat married in a soup.
- Beggar's Pie. Cheap meat in a pie.
Characters
- Riley James. Tiefling Bard ⚥
- Vetack Dalton. Human Pupil ♂
- Kallum Wright. Dwarf Sorcerer ♂
Rumours
- The barkeep lost his eye in a war.
- It was raining gold pieces last night.
- The town elder is thought to be a dragon in disguise.
Rashur Einar's Tavern
The skull of a wolf hangs over the bar.
Menu
- Hush Puppies. Battered and breaded.
- Cedar Smoked Salmon. A classic pairing for white wine.
- Flatbread Pizza. Sauce and fixings on a flatbread.
Characters
- Kyle Erwin. Elf Missionary ♂
- Julia Lighthands. Halfling Fence ♀
- Penelope Everett. Half-Orc Sailmaker ♀
Rumours
- A great vampire lord is attempting to merge his world with ours.
- Walking skeletons have been spotted at night.
- One dog in town is actually a polymorphed elf.
Kandon Inferno's Taphouse
The tender here has two heads.
Menu
- Spiced Tomato Soup. Tomato soup with a spicy kick.
- Gin. Where the juice?
- Worm Skewers. Please don't order this.
Characters
- Nina Malfoy. Gnome General ♀
- Mona Stonesworn. Elf Thatcher ♀
- Sylvia Enola. Half-Orc Cardinal ♀
Rumours
- Someone in town is a killer hiding from authorities.
- Bandits are rumored to be hiding out in a nearby abandoned home.
- There was a fight in a nearby city at the docks.
The Knitting Viking
The floor is sticky. Ew.
Menu
- Ham and Sausage Stuffing. A big serving of baked ham on top of a moun of sausage stuffing.
- Bread Soup. Hope you like bread!
- Chicken Cutlets. Thin strips of chicken fried.
Characters
- Aptal Sebastian. Half-Orc Smuggler ♂
- Lisa Alard. Half-Elf Hatter ♀
- Hardwin Nighy. Halfling Doctor ♂
Rumours
- It's said that bodies taken to Oasis of the Gorget may return to life.
- The best breakfast you can get is served at Zeppelin of the Butte.
- Last week it rained frogs.
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