Taverns
Locale
The Courtesan And Cowherd
There is a large polished silver hanging behind the bar.
Menu
- Egg on Toast. Can't beat this simple breakfast!
- Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!
- Roasted Duck. A cute little duck. Roasted.
Characters
- Bernie Ali. Gnome Alcoholic ⚥
- Max Walker. Human Clerk ⚥
- Symond Weatherby. Half-Orc Senator ♂
Rumours
- has wings that they keep hidden.
- The woman who works at the inn is a medusa. That's why she always wears a hat.
- An iron golem protects the town from enemies, though no one has ever seen him.
The Scholarly Stool
A mug of light ale is a regular mug of ale with half of it poured out on the ground.
Menu
- Potato Leek Soup. Creamy soup that's filling.
- Giant Spider Legs. Giants eat them, why not us? Cooked over flame.
- Rock Stew. It's not actually rocks ...
Characters
- Zie Mowbry. Half-Orc Necromancer ♀
- Fribbington Aquilegia. Gnome Pastry Chef ⚥
- Selena Dalton. Half-Orc Wrestler ♀
Rumours
- The local innkeep trades illegal goods from his cellar.
- A giant rock fell from the sky the other day, a few miles from town.
- Someone in town is a killer hiding from authorities.
The Curate And Lust
The floor here is heavily slanted toward the back of the room.
Menu
- Corned Beef and Cabbage. A traditional plate of a traditional dish.
- Beef and Pears. Meat and fruit together? Who would have thought?
- Gin. Where the juice?
Characters
- Talwyn Elonil. Tiefling Warden ♀
- Aptal Belet. Half-Orc Nurse ♂
- Morgan AnaanShan. Half-Orc Storyteller ♂
Rumours
- Purple worms are heading straight for the town.
- It hasn't rained for weeks because someone angered the gods.
- The nearby pond has a sea monster of some sort in it.
Brienna Hawkwing's Taphouse
The windows have iron bars over them.
Menu
- Spiced Cherries. Unique to this region.
- Lamb Chops. Don't think about the cute little lamb when you eat these.
- Navy Bean and Ham Soup. Classic soup, easy to make.
Characters
- Max Gellar. Elf Tax Collector ⚥
- Forbes Briggs. Human Toll Keeper ♂
- Cynthia Flintfang. Half-Orc Assassin ♀
Rumours
- An iron golem protects the town from enemies, though no one has ever seen him.
- The town elder is thought to be a dragon in disguise.
- The ale at the bar is non-alcoholic.
The Raunchy Carter Taphouse
This tavern appears to be snoring.
Menu
- Chef's Choice. We don't know what it's going to be, but it will be good.
- Donut. Cake for breakfast, basically!
- Mal's Plate. a veggie offering.
Characters
- Avery Faelyn. Elf Builder ♀
- Orren Erwin. Half-Elf Charcoal Burner ♂
- Max Silvergem. Half-Elf Monk ⚥
Rumours
- The local gang has a new leader.
- Two kids went missing last week. This morning, they showed up in the middle of town, five years older.
- A wyvern has been spotted in the area.
The Facing Frong
There's a sign on the wall that says 'no thaumaturgy'.
Menu
- Honey Glazed Ribs. Ribs in a honey glaze.
- Sphinx Brisket. Beef and pork cooked together.
- Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.
Characters
- Bebe Carson. Dwarf Street Performer ♀
- Crispin Pierre-Dupois. Half-Orc Ranger ♂
- Brianna Poots. Tiefling Bowyer ♀
Rumours
- The local constable is a vampire.
- The ale at the bar is non-alcoholic.
- The woman who works at the inn is a medusa. That's why she always wears a hat.
The Potable Crow
The bartender has a pet monkey. Mr. Jingles more or less helps with things.
Menu
- Veggie Stew. Stew with various vegetables.
- Potato Skins. Cheese and bacon baked in potato skins.
- Dwarven Stout. Addictive!
Characters
- Melissa Watson. Elf Fortune Teller ♀
- Jasper Belet. Half-Elf Villein ♂
- Jordan Pierre-Dupois. Human Monk ♂
Rumours
- A murderer has escaped from the town jail.
- A giant bird has been spotted near Forgotten Hamlet.
- The local tavern says their steak is beef, but it's not.
The Horrifying Butcher
The bartender claims this tavern used to be carried upon a giants back.
Menu
- Cedar Smoked Salmon. A classic pairing for white wine.
- Mom's Meatloaf. Who's mom though?
- Corned Beef in Ginger Ale. Slow roasted in ale.
Characters
- Otto Deverin. Human Alcoholic ♂
- Rebecca Loch. Dwarf Fighter ♀
- Natalia Echols. Gnome Botanist ♀
Rumours
- The trees in the nearby woods have been moving around.
- The local magistrate is about to raise taxes.
- Two kids went missing last week. This morning, they showed up in the middle of town, five years older.
The Plate And Currier
Only women work at this tavern.
Menu
- Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.
- Roc Leg. Fried and meant for twenty.
- Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.
Characters
- Nora Faelyn. Dwarf Cotter ♀
- Natalie Faelyn. Dwarf Captain ♀
- Nena Connington. Halfling Magician ♀
Rumours
- Orcs carried off several townsfolk.
- There's an ancient red dragon at Cave of the Asp.
- That big abandoned farmhouse has weird sounds coming from it at night.
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