Taverns
Nathaniel James's Tavern
There are two signs to this tavern, each with a different name.
Menu
- Potato Leek Soup. Creamy soup that's filling.
- Red Wine. Why no spaghetti?
- Cream of Glowing Mushroom Soup. You know how mushrooms glow in dungeons? It's that, but you can eat it.
Characters
- Fletch Watson. Half-Orc Count ♂
- Frank Nozzlenuck. Halfling Prince ♂
- Lucia Ali. Human Busker ♀
Rumours
- The mayor is cheating on his wife.
- The magistrate wants to outlaw drinking.
- It was raining gold pieces last night.
The Training Pianter
You can win a free drink if you beat the bartender in an arm wrestling match.
Menu
- Puff Pastry. Good for breakfast or desert!
- Apple Fritter. Chunks of apple battered and fried.
- Goat Feet. Who would think to serve this?
Characters
- Blake Fordragon. Human Weaver ⚥
- Nigel Harber. Halfling Wizard ♂
- Tiatha Marshall. Halfling Druid ♀
Rumours
- A druid named Malfurian is willing to pay well for mistletoe.
- A woman says her husband was carried off by a large bat.
- An invisible man has been creating problems in town.
The Modest Gallon Taphouse
There's a large fire pit in the center of this tavern.
Menu
- Roast Goblin. Greenish slightly spoiled meat charred to a crisp. No goblins were harmed in the making of this dish.
- Bread & Cheese. A tavern staple.
- Strawberries with Cream. Perfect summer indulgence.
Characters
- Katarina Payne. Halfling Chemist ♀
- Rowan Teagrass. Halfling Courtier ⚥
- Bernie Windrunner. Gnome Auditor ⚥
Rumours
- A group of adventurers are warning people that a dragon is coming.
- A town to the north was swallowed up by a sinkhole.
- The water in the nearby lake can poison you.
The Trapper And Parapet
The only chairs here are big cushions on the ground.
Menu
- Bang bang Cockatrice Bites. A delicious cockatrice meat treat.
- Apple Pie. The absolute best item on the menu.
- Veal. This dish makes us sad.
Characters
- Karakta Lonerock. Gnome Watchmaker ♂
- Olivier Broadbent. Gnome Sage ⚥
- Malak Terryn. Elf Carpenter ♀
Rumours
- At midnight the dead can rise for one hour.
- Walking skeletons have been spotted at night.
- A pack of wolves have been prowling about at night.
The Fragrant Horse Inn
Thick bands of wood frame the outside walls. They are painted a unique teal colour.
Menu
- One pan Minotaur Steak. A massive steak cooked with potatoes.
- Root Beer. It's not quite alcoholic, but it is freaking delicious.
- Potato Salad. Honestly, it's a bit bland.
Characters
- Maz Fitzgerald. Elf Fletcher ⚥
- Olivier Miller. Half-Orc Executioner ⚥
- Delia Darwin. Dwarf Druid ♀
Rumours
- One woman in town claims she is having a love affair with a minotaur.
- A large lizard was seen nearby.
- The mayor is going to outlaw adventurers.
The Eldritch Mead
You must crawl through a two foot tall door to enter this tavern.
Menu
- Halfling Hash. Hashed spuds with extra butter. Served in a bowl the perfect size for any Halfling.
- Donut. Cake for breakfast, basically!
- Spiced Chicken Thigh. Well seasoned, and served with coleslaw.
Characters
- Mary Kaye. Elf Florist ♀
- Max Enola. Human Chancellor ⚥
- Maz Cunningham. Halfling Diviner ⚥
Rumours
- A large egg is near Gannon's Menhir.
- Purple worms are heading straight for the town.
- A young man was seen sinking into the ground.
The Lazy Cloth
Red and blue stripes are painted on the walls and ceiling.
Menu
- Dragon's Egg Omelette. The claim that this is made from real dragon eggs is highly suspect.
- Onion Soup. Dark broth with a lot of onion.
- Beggar's Pie. Cheap meat in a pie.
Characters
- Blake Arrias. Half-Elf Cobbler ⚥
- Felix Sams. Tiefling Ringmaster ♂
- Carly Reece. Half-Orc Nurse ♀
Rumours
- A travelling zoo is coming to town.
- There's a selection of books in the library that no one's allowed to read.
- Temple of the Glass Eye is a great place to find a wife or husband.
The Dry Clark
There is a big hole in the roof.
Menu
- Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!
- White Wine. A classic.
- Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.
Characters
- Rebecca Lord. Halfling Bard ♀
- Ricky Dunstan. Elf Gunsmith ♂
- Caroc Abbey. Elf Butler ♂
Rumours
- was killed by zombies.
- The howls at night aren't wolves, they're hell hounds.
- Ruins in the area show evidence that there was a battle fought long ago.
Zoe Clarke's Taphouse
The roof of this tavern caved in long ago. The rubble was removed, but the roof was never replaced.
Menu
- Fried Chicken. Chicken that's been fried in oil.
- Pureed Fish Dish. Excellent choice for those missing teeth.
- Beef and Barley Soup. Beef broth with chunks of meat and veggies.
Characters
- Nadeera Malfoy. Human Illusionist ♀
- Max Wretch. Tiefling Fisher ⚥
- Maz Jayid. Halfling Thief ⚥
Rumours
- Walking skeletons have been spotted at night.
- The inn has a secret dungeon.
- Travelers have found a hundred corpses at The Spring Chains.
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