Taverns
Locale
The Facing Barnacle
Some sort of strange shrubbery is growing across the stoop.
Menu
- Fried Cockatrice. Delicious and bad for you.
- Cheese Plate. A bunch of cheeses for the table.
- Egg Drop Soup. Go to a place where the cook doesn't just drop an egg in soup.
Characters
- Mary White. Tiefling Quartermaster ♀
- Ben Monroe. Halfling Bargeman ♂
- Caroc Schmidt. Tiefling Busker ♂
Rumours
- Horses from the stable keep winding up dead.
- Someone is making a flesh golem nearby.
- Some of the beggars in town are only pretending to be poor.
The Radiant Carter
The walls of this tavern are rounded.
Menu
- Cockatrice Wings. Fried in oil.
- Bacon Lettuce and Tomato sandwich. A BLT. Duh.
- Flame Roasted Pepper. A red pepper roasted over, duh, flame.
Characters
- Andrew Baggins. Halfling Witchdoctor ♂
- Jen Filaen. Halfling Sorcerer ♀
- Kimberly Mervor. Half-Elf Street Artist ♀
Rumours
- There is a sword lost in the forest which is said to have power against dragons.
- All of the cats in town have vanished overnight.
- was killed by an evil wizard.
The Surly Penny
Twin dwarves own this tavern.
Menu
- Fried Fish Sticks. Fresh and tasty.
- Hogs in Blankets. Mini sausages wrapped up in dough and baked.
- Bangers and Mash. Sausages and mashed potatoes.
Characters
- Fiona Zaros. Dwarf Sailmaker ♀
- River Vonner. Half-Elf Town Crier ⚥
- Fletcher Clarke. Human Entertainer ♂
Rumours
- The innkeeper is a demon in disguise.
- It's said that bodies taken to The Vermilion Monastery may return to life.
- A ghostly castle can be seen nearby on nights with a full moon.
The Blushing Chef Taphouse
The bartender collects foreign coins.
Menu
- Roc Leg. Fried and meant for twenty.
- Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.
- Roasted Duck. A cute little duck. Roasted.
Characters
- Maggie Diamondtree. Elf Alcoholic ♀
- Sylvia Travis. Halfling Prostitute ♀
- Shirley Underhill. Gnome Cartographer ♀
Rumours
- One dog in town is actually a polymorphed elf.
- A great vampire lord is attempting to merge his world with ours.
- The magistrate's left hand was turned into a flower by a mad witch.
The Villainous Friar
One window of this tavern is shattered.
Menu
- Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.
- Honey Glazed Ham. A thick slice of ham covered in a honey glaze.
- Tortle Stew. Stew that tortles love, lots of fish!
Characters
- Yasmin Stormtiger. Half-Orc Countess ♀
- Bashara Hogan. Half-Orc Mathematician ♀
- Abdul Rowe. Human Acater ♂
Rumours
- The constable's wife is a hag in disguise.
- is on the run from someone.
- A woman was seen flying at midnight last night.
Patrick Blackhammer's Inn
The air inside is humid.
Menu
- Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.
- Egg Battered Bread. French toast for world's that don't contain France.
- Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
Characters
- Elana Silverleaf. Elf Model ♀
- Brogan Pierce. Half-Orc First Mate ♂
- Abbas Altharia. Half-Elf Scholar ♂
Rumours
- has been having strange dreams about a flesh golem.
- Pixies live in the woods here. It's said they'll grant a wish to anyone who finds them.
- The magistrate is hoping to break down on the new jail soon.
The Frothy Cooper
It's 20 degrees colder in this tavern than it is outside.
Menu
- Tortellini. A pasta dish with tomato sauce.
- Donut. Cake for breakfast, basically!
- Thunder Lizard Ribs. Ribs from an allosaurus.
Characters
- Enzo Sweeny. Halfling Taxidermist ♂
- Justin Hellscream. Tiefling Sculptor ♂
- Landon Hawkwing. Half-Orc Butcher ♂
Rumours
- A kraken was seen at the coast.
- Travelers have found a hundred corpses at Wanderer's Camp.
- Someone in the inn is trying to hit passersby with the contents of his chamber pot.
The Mariner And Piper
You must be blindfolded before entering this tavern.
Menu
- Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
- Baked Pheasant. The fanciest of birds.
- Mal's Plate. a veggie offering.
Characters
- Lana Hemlock. Human Makeup Artist ♀
- Gannon Colman. Dwarf Surgeon ♂
- Mica Pierce. Halfling Auditor ♀
Rumours
- Temple of the Stewsman provides a steady supply of peons.
- A group of Kuo-toa live in the pond nearby.
- A man has gone mad and is attempting to bring his wife back from the dead.
The Sarcastic Owl
The bartender here likes to invent new drinks.
Menu
- Mushroom Meat Skewer. Savoury steak and mushrooms, stabbed by a stick.
- Borscht. No one knows what this stuff is.
- Roasted Gator. What else are people in a swamp going to eat?
Characters
- Jerome Wrynn. Elf Weaver ♂
- Elise Enola. Elf Apprentice ♀
- John Gellar. Half-Elf Historian ♂
Rumours
- The rats in town are becoming more numerous.
- The town elder is thought to be a dragon in disguise.
- A wyvern has been spotted in the area.
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