Taverns
Locale
The Tragic Panther
You must answer a riddle to enter this watering hole.
Menu
- Beef and Pears. Meat and fruit together? Who would have thought?
- Egg on Toast. Can't beat this simple breakfast!
- Gingerbread Cookie. A delicious treat.
Characters
- Brenda Abasi. Half-Orc Seer ♀
- Theodora Wynne. Half-Elf Sailor ♀
- Joseph Crump. Dwarf Engineer ♂
Rumours
- Last week someone caught a fish with a human face in the pond.
- All of the cats in town have vanished overnight.
- A storm made of magical means is on its way.
The Incredible Mead
The text on the sign is written backward.
Menu
- Beef Cheeks in Red Wine. We're not telling you which cheeks.
- Halfling Hash. Hashed spuds with extra butter. Served in a bowl the perfect size for any Halfling.
- Ham and Sausage Stuffing. A big serving of baked ham on top of a moun of sausage stuffing.
Characters
- Theodora Arrias. Tiefling Man At Arms ♀
- Bashara Hawkwing. Tiefling Artist ♀
- Rose Wynne. Tiefling Dealer ♀
Rumours
- Someone has been stealing clothes.
- The local cemetery has had various bodies dug up over the last few months.
- The magistrate's left hand was turned into a flower by a mad witch.
The Answering Peacock
The beds are nearly empty and sag close to the ground.
Menu
- Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!
- Pasta Salad. Usually served as a side.
- Chicken Tortilla Soup. Fried corn tortillas in a spicy soup.
Characters
- Dora Deadeye. Elf Watchman ♀
- Stephanie Shadowmourne. Half-Orc Prisoner ♀
- Dwyer Meadowbrook. Gnome Baker ♂
Rumours
- There's an ancient red dragon at Gaping Maw of the Titan.
- is on the run from someone.
- There was a fight in a nearby city at the docks.
The Vain Sword
You must solve a puzzle to enter this tavern.
Menu
- Boar Meat Sausage. The chef has a special spice blend in the sausage.
- Frozen Cream. A sweet treat for after meals.
- Sausage Pizza. Sausage and sauce on dough, baked.
Characters
- Riley Dunstan. Gnome Bosun ⚥
- Dwyer Hume. Human Clockkeeper ♂
- Nora Magdrom. Dwarf Sommelier ♀
Rumours
- Bandits were chased out of town by the militia.
- Travelers have found a hundred corpses at Castle of the Bushell.
- The members of the hunting lodge are about to leave and hunt down a weretiger.
The Master And Sapphire
Red and blue stripes are painted on the walls and ceiling.
Menu
- Creamy Chicken Soup. Soup made with a cream base.
- Salted Lizard Eyes. Sometimes orcs order this.
- Potato Skins. Cheese and bacon baked in potato skins.
Characters
- Jordan Autumn. Gnome Minstrel ♂
- Maverick Donovan. Elf Inquisitor ♂
- Sawyer Goldpetal. Half-Elf Ropemaker ⚥
Rumours
- Walking skeletons have been spotted at night.
- The town master's nose was split open in a fight.
- The woman who works at the inn is a medusa. That's why she always wears a hat.
Klaudia Pierce's Tavern
The signature dish here is called Harpies Stew
Menu
- Halfling Pretzels. Pretzels, but tiny.
- Nachos. Chips with cheese and other stuff on em.
- Meat Pie. Shredded beef in a pie crust.
Characters
- Ember Bozier. Dwarf Exile ♀
- Falk Ferrier. Gnome Baron ♂
- Zaeim Donovan. Halfling Mercer ♂
Rumours
- An invisible man has been creating problems in town.
- An army from a far away land is marching. They're expected to reach the town within a fortnight.
- A star in the night sky has moved.
The Bowman And Fowler
The tender here has two heads.
Menu
- Pot Roast. Hearty and filling.
- Milk. There is parsley on top.
- Sausage Stuffing. Does anyone know what's in stuffing? This has sausage, that much is for sure.
Characters
- Oisin Hasan. Dwarf Mortician ♂
- Marcellus Mournhell. Half-Elf Druid ♂
- Rolf Korsk. Tiefling Poultry Keeper ♂
Rumours
- A new clothing store is going to open soon.
- There's a lighthouse on the coast said to be overrun with giant spiders.
- The old woman who lives in the cabin just outside of town is a witch.
Natalie Ashfield's Taphouse
The bartender has wings.
Menu
- Donut. Cake for breakfast, basically!
- Mutton. Meat? We think.
- Corned Beef and Cabbage. A traditional plate of a traditional dish.
Characters
- Lulu Hasan. Tiefling Bishop ♀
- Riley Leaffall. Gnome Warlock ⚥
- Blake Reddy. Human Fighter ⚥
Rumours
- A giant rock fell from the sky the other day, a few miles from town.
- Horses from the stable keep winding up dead.
- The local gang has a new leader.
Ian Bozier's Inn
Drinks here are served in rudimentary clay mugs.
Menu
- Chicken Soup. When the place is out of noodles.
- Corn Fritter. Corn battered and fried.
- 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
- Balian Faelyn. Gnome Barbarian ♂
- Sisco Thom. Half-Orc Ferryman ⚥
- Muriel Oathstone. Halfling Soothsayer ♀
Rumours
- The mayor is considering banning carriages from town. The streets are too narrow.
- Trolls inhabit the nearby mountain range.
- The armorer for the king has been turned into a horse by dark magic.
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