Taverns
Locale
The Miserly Acolyte
Thick bands of wood frame the outside walls. They are painted a unique teal colour.
Menu
- Mashed Taters. Some down home cooking!
- Meatballs on rice. Why no spaghetti?
- Candied Apples. Apple on a stick with candied topping.
Characters
- Riley Ali. Halfling Bloodletter ♀
- Robert Jones. Human Wagoner ♂
- Pascal Kaye. Elf Druid ♂
Rumours
- Honey made from the nearby beekeepers is blue.
- Two kids went missing last week. This morning, they showed up in the middle of town, five years older.
- The King is looking to give aid to the poorest in the kingdom.
George Leaffall's Taphouse
Drinks are magically sent to your table after ordering.
Menu
- Cedar Smoked Salmon. A classic pairing for white wine.
- Tentacle Stew. It's delicious if you close your eyes.
- Bread Pudding. A delightful treat.
Characters
- Devlan Sebastian. Elf Gravedigger ♂
- Timo Zaros. Dwarf Fighter ♀
- Kasim Dunstan. Tiefling Biologist ♂
Rumours
- The general goods store owner has a pet homunculus.
- The best breakfast you can get is served at Morwen's Circle.
- One man claims dragons don't, and never have, existed.
The Qualling Zebra Taphouse
There are ghostly moans and wails coming from the basement of this tavern.
Menu
- Collard Greens. Iron helps us play.
- Brown Sugar Glazed Pork. Sweet and salty.
- Egg on Toast. Can't beat this simple breakfast!
Characters
- Frances Marid. Human Bouncer ♀
- Jago Turner. Tiefling Potter ♂
- Sahin Scott. Half-Orc Quartermaster ⚥
Rumours
- The barkeep lost his eye in a war.
- There's silver in a nearby mountain.
- That earthquake last week had something to do with giants.
Joel Ironfist's Taphouse
There are two signs to this tavern, each with a different name.
Menu
- Egg Battered Bread. French toast for world's that don't contain France.
- Pork chop. Babe? Babe!
- Griffon Horn Beer. The beer is particularly good.
Characters
- Mercy Potter. Half-Elf Minister ♀
- Dan Fordragon. Human Cabbie ♂
- Cole Meadowbrook. Halfling Soothsayer ♂
Rumours
- The trees in the nearby woods have been moving around.
- Cultists have come to town.
- A large lizard was seen nearby.
The Numbering Harper
The signature dish here is called Harpies Stew
Menu
- Roasted Lizard. A little lizard roasted on a spit.
- Minestrone Soup. Classic vegetable soup.
- Pine Nuts Salad. The nuts are quite rare in these parts.
Characters
- Forbes Terryn. Human Cheesemaker ♂
- Sawyer Ualas. Halfling Healer ⚥
- Nena Quinn. Dwarf Cleric ♀
Rumours
- Someone in town is a killer hiding from authorities.
- The local cemetery has had various bodies dug up over the last few months.
- There's a magical ring laying at the bottom of the lake.
The Bodger And Butcher
Famous for its salad bar. Salad and taverns, what a great mix!
Menu
- Griffon Horn Beer. The beer is particularly good.
- Mushroom Meat Skewer. Savoury steak and mushrooms, stabbed by a stick.
- Lamb Shanks. Who shanked those poor lambs?
Characters
- Trixie Watson. Human Mercenary ♀
- Sibylle Hillard. Tiefling Commoner ♀
- Angie Kaye. Elf Wagoner ♀
Rumours
- A travelling salesman came last night looking to sell stolen goods.
- The missing kids in town the last few months are the work of a group of gnolls.
- The local general goods shop was burned down. Something it was arson.
The Moist Stone
There's a line to get into this small tavern.
Menu
- Apple Pie. The absolute best item on the menu.
- Lizard Gruel. Yup. Just what it sounds like.
- Baked Pheasant. The fanciest of birds.
Characters
- Lilith Hasan. Human Assassin ♀
- Kathryn Hogan. Half-Orc Bear Leader ♀
- Jessica Faelyn. Halfling Barbarian ♀
Rumours
- There's a cursed sword in the armory.
- A yeti has been seen nearby.
- A stranger came to town, they have feet that look like bird talons.
Helsora Scourge's Inn
There's a sign on the wall that says 'no thaumaturgy'.
Menu
- Battered Toast. A breakfast specialty, bread battered in egg and fried.
- Baked Eggplant. It's a vegetable, not an egg! I know eggs aren't even purple!
- Lamb Shanks. Who shanked those poor lambs?
Characters
- Alia Briggs. Human Host ♀
- Rowan Clarke. Half-Elf Hired Muscle ⚥
- Nalgar Quicktongue. Gnome Roper ♂
Rumours
- A man new to town is selling magical weapons.
- Someone in the inn is trying to hit passersby with the contents of his chamber pot.
- A ghostly castle can be seen nearby on nights with a full moon.
The Orange Tyne
The walls of this tavern are rounded.
Menu
- Roasted Lizard. A little lizard roasted on a spit.
- Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.
- Onion Soup. Dark broth with a lot of onion.
Characters
- Matthew Ironfist. Half-Orc Silversmith ♂
- Walter Broadbent. Elf Toll Keeper ♂
- Blake Faelyn. Half-Orc Inquisitor ⚥
Rumours
- A travelling salesman came last night looking to sell stolen goods.
- One man claims dragons don't, and never have, existed.
- A group of adventurers are warning people that a dragon is coming.
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