Taverns
Locale
The Orange Noble Tavern
There are bowls of nuts on each table, and spaced out down the length of the bar.
Menu
- Smoked Sausage. Extra smoke is extra great.
- Chef Special. Let the cook give you whatever he wants.
- Red Wine. The wine is perfectly aged.
Characters
- Helena Briggs. Half-Elf Woodcutter ♀
- Lucia Smyth. Dwarf Lead Servant ♀
- Corinna Quinn. Half-Elf Barbarian ♀
Rumours
- Someone in the inn is trying to hit passersby with the contents of his chamber pot.
- An undead adventurer saved a princess.
- A star in the night sky has moved.
The Pedaling Hunter
There is a jousting tourney held once a month out back.
Menu
- Chef Special. Let the cook give you whatever he wants.
- Ploughman's Lunch. Hard boiled egg, shaved meat, cheese, bread, and preserves.
- Lasagna. Classic pasta dish.
Characters
- Kharda Rowan. Halfling Castellan ♀
- Llewelyn Quaresh. Half-Elf Tattooist ♂
- Sumesh Boone. Dwarf Veteran ⚥
Rumours
- The king was assassinated by lizard folk.
- An elf named Raven who came to town yesterday spent hundreds of years alone in the forest.
- Someone hid treasure in town.
The Bellows And Staff
A crystal ball sits on the bar, it looks as though it's filled with smoke.
Menu
- Orc Mash. A mash made for orcs, not from orc. Whatever meat, veggies, etc is laying around.
- Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.
- Mushroom Steak. Thick cut of beef with mushroom gravy atop.
Characters
- Ivor Weston. Half-Elf Cleaner ♂
- Avery Silvermoon. Half-Elf Castellan ⚥
- Tamsin Mur. Gnome Pawn Shop Owner ♀
Rumours
- Humans and elves are on the brink of a war.
- A stranger came to town in the middle of the night.
- The Inn has a secret room somewhere.
The Acre And Feather
The bartender has wings.
Menu
- Cherry Bread. Sweet cake like bread with candied cherries throughout.
- Pepper Topped Flatbread. The red peppers on the flatbread are roasted.
- Pork Spare Ribs. Add some dragon sauce to heat things up.
Characters
- Bernie Zantus. Half-Orc Cook ⚥
- Arnold Bowes. Half-Elf Bosun ♂
- Phoebe Goldtree. Half-Elf Grocer ♀
Rumours
- The woman who cleans the inn only works at night and has never been seen in the day.
- Werewolves have been seen nearby.
- A circus is coming to town.
The Progressing Vulture
The sign above the door is clearly broken.
Menu
- Thunder Lizard Ribs. Ribs from an allosaurus.
- Giant Spider Legs. Giants eat them, why not us? Cooked over flame.
- Veggie Stew. Stew with various vegetables.
Characters
- Avery Wright. Half-Elf Gentleman ⚥
- Carys Hamlin. Gnome Senator ♀
- Riley Barrow. Half-Elf Farmer ⚥
Rumours
- The innkeeper is refusing to rent rooms to tieflings.
- A new church is being built in town.
- Walking skeletons have been spotted at night.
The Rocking Princess
There's a sign on the wall that says 'no thaumaturgy'.
Menu
- Fried Quail Egg. A delicate egg fried in a pan. Served with bacon.
- Fried Pickles. So salty but sooo good!
- One pan Minotaur Steak. A massive steak cooked with potatoes.
Characters
- Rey Arrias. Half-Orc Spice Merchant ♂
- Maz Vinder. Elf Quartermaster ⚥
- Fletch Bryce. Half-Elf Captain Of The Guard ♂
Rumours
- An undead adventurer saved a princess.
- One man in town claims he can control insects.
- Lord Grandborne is coming to town.
The Quarter And Chrysoprase
The tender here has two heads.
Menu
- Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.
- Cherry Bread. Sweet cake like bread with candied cherries throughout.
- Rye Bread. You can ask for it toasted.
Characters
- Kimberly Wolfbrother. Tiefling Clerk ♀
- Larson Kensley. Elf Witchdoctor ♂
- Sumesh Pierce. Elf Beggar ⚥
Rumours
- The magistrate is going to arrest beggars.
- There is war brewing to the east.
- was killed by wolves.
The Pinching Ward
The two story tavern has a top floor which magically slowly rotates.
Menu
- Brown Sugar Glazed Pork. Sweet and salty.
- Dark Amber Ale. A favourite with the locals.
- Pork Spare Ribs. Add some dragon sauce to heat things up.
Characters
- Taylor Hasan. Gnome Refugee ⚥
- Teresa Strongjaw. Half-Orc Gymnast ♀
- Morwen Briggs. Gnome Charlatan ♀
Rumours
- A ghostly castle can be seen nearby on nights with a full moon.
- There's a secret fighting ring below the tavern, where men fight to the death.
- A stranger came to town, they have feet that look like bird talons.
The Radiant Cat
Drinks here are served in crystal-clear wine glasses.
Menu
- Sphinx Brisket. Beef and pork cooked together.
- Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.
- Porridge. Hot mush for breakfast!
Characters
- Taylor Poots. Halfling Craftsperson ⚥
- Luna Whisperwind. Half-Elf Mage ♀
- Sawyer Pyre. Tiefling Painter ⚥
Rumours
- The mayor wants to have a festival.
- swears they saw a minotaur in the tavern last night.
- A star in the night sky has moved.
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