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The Staff And Hare

Map of The Staff And Hare

This tavern has no kitchen.

Menu

  • Corn Fritter. Corn battered and fried.
  • Thunder Lizard Ribs. Ribs from an allosaurus.
  • Kobold's Delight. You should probably order something else.

Characters

  • Hassan Scott. Halfling Comedian ♂
  • Eldar Duval. Elf Con Artist ♂
  • Hart Karim. Human Scholar ♂

Rumours

  • A travelling salesman came last night looking to sell stolen goods.
  • The best breakfast you can get is served at The Carrot Temple.
  • One of the cows at a nearby farm laid an egg.

The Buffoon And Boothman

Map of The Buffoon And Boothman

The bartender has a pet monkey. Mr. Jingles more or less helps with things.

Menu

  • Battered Toast. A breakfast specialty, bread battered in egg and fried.
  • Pumpkin Soup. The pumpkin's rich flavour makes a great soup.
  • Egg and Sausage on Toast. A sandwich for breakfast.

Characters

  • Parker Nighy. Dwarf Bargeman ⚥
  • Avery Knight. Tiefling Naperer ⚥
  • Lillian Reece. Half-Orc First Mate ♀

Rumours

  • It's going to snow.
  • A circus is coming to town.
  • A lord's son has run away to join a group of adventurers.

The Adopting Sword

Map of The Adopting Sword

The bartender has wings.

Menu

  • Marriage Soup. Greens and meat married in a soup.
  • Candied Apples. Apple on a stick with candied topping.
  • Battered Toast. A breakfast specialty, bread battered in egg and fried.

Characters

  • Garrus Weston. Half-Elf Merchant ♂
  • Anto Marshall. Dwarf Boatman ♂
  • Dag Northrend. Human Hatter ♂

Rumours

  • A town to the north was swallowed up by a sinkhole.
  • A stranger came to town in the middle of the night.
  • Someone looted a tomb nearby.

The Cutpurse And Bull

Map of The Cutpurse And Bull

There is a large polished silver hanging behind the bar.

Menu

  • Bowl of Ale. Ale served in a bowl so it's more like a meal!
  • Collard Greens. Iron helps us play.
  • Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.

Characters

  • Avery Shad. Half-Elf Cooper ⚥
  • Titus Bryce. Gnome Warlock ♂
  • Fribbington Gale. Elf Wine Maker ⚥

Rumours

  • Fury River was the site of a brutal battle. Ghosts are said to haunt it.
  • A local man swears he found the bones of a kraken deep in the forest.
  • The mayor is going to outlaw adventurers.

Nora Rowe's Tavern

Map of Nora Rowe's Tavern

Drinks here are served in crystal-clear wine glasses.

Menu

  • Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.
  • Egg on Toast. Can't beat this simple breakfast!
  • Tortellini. A pasta dish with tomato sauce.

Characters

  • Bundringo Travis. Dwarf Wizard's Apprentice ⚥
  • Miles Portman. Halfling Flautist ♂
  • Sawyer Ualas. Gnome Armorer ⚥

Rumours

  • A cat keeps screeching late at night, but no one has ever seen it.
  • It hasn't rained for weeks because someone angered the gods.
  • An invisible man has been creating problems in town.

The Acre And Gorget

Map of The Acre And Gorget

There is a jousting tourney held once a month out back.

Menu

  • Chef Salad. Lettuce, some meat, some... what is that thing? It's good, whatever it is!
  • Minestrone Soup. Classic vegetable soup.
  • Ploughman's Lunch. Hard boiled egg, shaved meat, cheese, bread, and preserves.

Characters

  • Bob Laroque. Elf Shipwright ♂
  • Parker Shadowmourne. Human Tax Collector ⚥
  • Olivier Travis. Half-Orc Bard ⚥

Rumours

  • A ship was set on fire by the river.
  • A woman says her husband was carried off by a large bat.
  • The baker's wife hasn't been seen in days.

Beatrix Ironbolt's Inn

Map of Beatrix Ironbolt's Inn

There is a small bowl of complimentary chocolates on the bar top.

Menu

  • Honey Glazed Ham. A thick slice of ham covered in a honey glaze.
  • Roc Leg. Fried and meant for twenty.
  • Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.

Characters

  • Dan Bowes. Human Potter ♂
  • Pete Potter. Gnome Baker ♂
  • Peter Roderick. Halfling Cleric ♂

Rumours

  • An elf named Cameron lost his wife recently.
  • There's a talking turtle out by the pond.
  • There is war brewing to the east.

The Inducing Cooper

Map of The Inducing Cooper

Icicles hang from under the bar.

Menu

  • Smoked Sausage. Extra smoke is extra great.
  • Bacon Lettuce and Tomato sandwich. A BLT. Duh.
  • Antipasto Platter. Meat and cheese and stuff.

Characters

  • Sarab Wright. Gnome Hofmeister ⚥
  • Patrick Bladefist. Gnome Scop ♂
  • Frederick Hellscream. Tiefling Barbarian ♂

Rumours

  • There's a cursed sword in the armory.
  • The King is looking to give aid to the poorest in the kingdom.
  • was killed by an evil wizard.

The Puny Yale Taphouse

Map of The Puny Yale Taphouse

The bartender is a human woman who says she used to be a pirate.

Menu

  • Roast Beef. It's a bit overcooked.
  • Collard Greens. Iron helps us play.
  • Boiled Sausage. A big link of sausage that's bloated from being boiled.

Characters

  • Gavin Broadbent. Dwarf Leatherworker ♂
  • Hugh Huon. Elf Attendant ♂
  • Ashet Jones. Dwarf Witchdoctor ♀

Rumours

  • The townmaster wants to build a clocktower in the center of town.
  • was killed by zombies.
  • Horses from the stable keep winding up dead.

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