Taverns
Locale
The Majestic Arrow Taphouse
It's uncomfortably warm inside.
Menu
- Creamy Mushroom Stew. A thick stew made with a secret spice.
- Flatbread. A classic staple.
- Maple Brown Sugar Pecans. Snack while you drink.
Characters
- Jacques Hemlock. Half-Orc Spy ♂
- Sasha Pierce. Gnome Undertaker ♀
- Cain Simpson. Tiefling Woodcutter ♂
Rumours
- A storm made of magical means is on its way.
- The town master's nose was split open in a fight.
- Giants have been spotted prowling along the countryside.
The Plugging Clark
Icicles hang from under the bar.
Menu
- Thunder Lizard Ribs. Ribs from an allosaurus.
- Adventurer's Stew. A hearty stew served in a bread bowl.
- Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.
Characters
- Parker Terryn. Halfling Scullion ⚥
- Eden Cinders. Tiefling Soldier ⚥
- Nathalie Alard. Tiefling Bridle Maker ♀
Rumours
- There's silver in a nearby mountain.
- A man has gone mad and is attempting to bring his wife back from the dead.
- The magistrate is thinking about arresting the townmaster.
The Villainous Mountain
Drinks are magically sent to your table after ordering.
Menu
- Corn Chowder. Ya gotta like corn to like this.
- Lamb Chops. Don't think about the cute little lamb when you eat these.
- Flatbread Pizza. Sauce and fixings on a flatbread.
Characters
- Stewert Goldtree. Elf Stonecutter ♂
- Hanks Treespeaker. Gnome Alchemist ♂
- Amaya Altharia. Halfling Villein ♀
Rumours
- The howls at night aren't wolves, they're hell hounds.
- A door to the underworld is hidden in town.
- A group of adventurers are warning people that a dragon is coming.
Vivian Smyth's Taphouse
One window of this tavern is shattered.
Menu
- Spinach Salad. Iron helps us play.
- Hush Puppies. Battered and breaded.
- Fried Trout. Sometimes the locals eat this off a stick.
Characters
- Tenjon Walker. Dwarf Gravedigger ♂
- Ricon Huon. Tiefling Bladesmith ♂
- Riley Deverin. Gnome Biologist ⚥
Rumours
- A local girl has gone missing.
- The magistrate's left hand was turned into a flower by a mad witch.
- The nearby big city is starting to construct new walls.
The Feisty Centaur
The tender here has two heads.
Menu
- BLT Roc Egg. Bacon, lettuce and tomato served in between a sliced hard boiled Roc egg.
- Fried Quail Egg. A delicate egg fried in a pan. Served with bacon.
- Sloppy Ugnar. Chopped meat in a bun.
Characters
- Valeria Browneye. Dwarf Scout ♀
- Bernie Wood. Human Chancellor ⚥
- Sawyer Briggs. Half-Orc Witch ⚥
Rumours
- Someone in town is a killer hiding from authorities.
- Horses from the stable keep winding up dead.
- A giant ape is said to live near Stump of the Maker.
Frank Hillard's Taphouse
The sign above the door is brand new.
Menu
- Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.
- Borscht. No one knows what this stuff is.
- Roasted Lizard. A little lizard roasted on a spit.
Characters
- Marina Jones. Half-Elf Deserter ♀
- Katherine Azkhar. Dwarf Bard ♀
- Vivian Moonclaw. Half-Orc Student ♀
Rumours
- is willing to buy magic items at a good price.
- A giant bird has been spotted near Arena of the Phoenix.
- A nearby town has had rain for the last year and a half, every day.
Nina Walker's Inn
Ivy covers the front of the building.
Menu
- Spinach Salad. Iron helps us play.
- Pecan Pie. Like grandma used to make.
- Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
Characters
- Hawke Roderick. Half-Orc Judge ♀
- Kelsey Rucker. Human Sorcerer ♀
- Bernie Hillard. Halfling Cartographer ⚥
Rumours
- A giant bird has been spotted near Elvira's Cottage.
- You may summon any elemental at Drowner's Torrent.
- Orcs carried off several townsfolk.
The Grocer And Shilling
The sign above the door shows a sad looking man in a cage.
Menu
- Bangers and Mash. Sausages and mashed potatoes.
- Ale. A tavern staple.
- Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.
Characters
- Bundringo Ashfield. Elf Attendant ⚥
- Jody Lighthands. Halfling Physician ♀
- Maxwell Portman. Human Wizard ♂
Rumours
- More than one dragon has been seen nearby.
- One of the local inns is said to also be a brothel.
- There seem to be more rats about.
The Blacksmith And Meal
The door to this tavern is always locked.
Menu
- Corn Fritter. Corn battered and fried.
- Kobold Tail. Delicious tangy meat of some sort. Hopefully not real kobold!
- Noodles and Sauce. Noodles in meat sauce.
Characters
- Katarina Freeman. Human Captain ♀
- Stuart Reddy. Tiefling Juggler ♂
- Amira Mervor. Tiefling Commissar ♀
Rumours
- A group of adventurers are in town, mourning a fallen comrade.
- Sigurd's Hut provides a steady supply of peons.
- The other day a hunter tried to bring down a deer, but the arrows passed right through the animal.
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