Taverns
Locale
The Roguish Farrier
Red and blue stripes are painted on the walls and ceiling.
Menu
- Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.
- Steak Burger. A thin burger patty on a toasted bun.
- Ham and Sausage Stuffing. A big serving of baked ham on top of a moun of sausage stuffing.
Characters
- Ivana Autumn. Elf Athlete ♀
- Julia Shalamayne. Half-Orc Armorer ♀
- Max Roberts. Tiefling Troubadour ⚥
Rumours
- A knight came to town last week riding a sphinx.
- A travelling potion salesman is staying at the inn for a few weeks.
- A mating pair of Owlbears have built a nest in an abandoned building nearby.
The Rapier And Gauntlet
The back room houses a small weapons shop.
Menu
- Pork chop. Babe? Babe!
- Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
- Worm Skewers. Please don't order this.
Characters
- Denzel Everett. Half-Elf Duke ♂
- Elana Moran. Halfling Magician ♀
- Doran Lachlan. Half-Elf Bladesmith ⚥
Rumours
- An iron golem protects the town from enemies, though no one has ever seen him.
- A local township may be preparing for war.
- A painting was stolen from a powerful lord.
The Blushing Constable
Drinks here are served in rudimentary clay mugs.
Menu
- Borscht. No one knows what this stuff is.
- Sausage Stuffing. Does anyone know what's in stuffing? This has sausage, that much is for sure.
- Potato Salad. Made with mayo.
Characters
- Sumesh Erwin. Human Host ⚥
- Kyle Gleeson. Half-Orc Bladesmith ♂
- Elevrir Adir. Gnome Runaway ♂
Rumours
- There are three mice in the inn that walk on their hind legs.
- The jailer locked himself in the jail cell because he was drunk.
- The Inn has a secret room somewhere.
The Gorbellied Costermonger
This is half a tavern, and half a library.
Menu
- Egg and Sausage on Toast. A sandwich for breakfast.
- Dragon's Egg Omelette. The claim that this is made from real dragon eggs is highly suspect.
- Roast Goblin. Greenish slightly spoiled meat charred to a crisp. No goblins were harmed in the making of this dish.
Characters
- Sarab Hogan. Half-Elf Baker ⚥
- Ellie Schmidt. Tiefling Apothecary ♀
- Amaya Winterheart. Tiefling Refugee ♀
Rumours
- A ghostly castle can be seen nearby on nights with a full moon.
- A brother and sister are said to be able to speak to one another in their heads.
- A group of adventurers are in town, mourning a fallen comrade.
The Apprentice And Coiner
The tables here are big boulders.
Menu
- Cold Cut Sandwich. Cold meat between bread.
- Cockatrice Wings. Fried in oil.
- Mal's Plate. a veggie offering.
Characters
- Tanar Hogan. Gnome Commissar ♂
- Elmo Mowbry. Dwarf Warlock ♂
- Guthrum Bradley. Elf Exterminator ♂
Rumours
- There are mushrooms which grow at Shrine of Archelon that control your mind.
- A mating pair of Owlbears have built a nest in an abandoned building nearby.
- That big abandoned farmhouse has weird sounds coming from it at night.
Roman Duraz's Taphouse
Dwarves drink free in this tavern.
Menu
- Cheese Pie. It's melty cheese. CHEEEEEESE!
- Egg Wrap. A breakfast treat, scrambled eggs served in a tortilla.
- Dumplings. Served in chicken broth.
Characters
- Hector Weatherby. Half-Elf Undertaker ♂
- Fiona Smyth. Human Anthropologist ♀
- Tiffany Firebrand. Half-Orc Courtier ♀
Rumours
- A manticore is hunting a group of adventurers who killed her mate.
- The Queen has a number of male companions that the king knows nothing about.
- The magistrate is going to arrest beggars.
Sazi Autumn's Taphouse
One window of this tavern is shattered.
Menu
- Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
- Mushroom Soup. A favourite with the locals.
- BLT Roc Egg. Bacon, lettuce and tomato served in between a sliced hard boiled Roc egg.
Characters
- Rowan Roderick. Half-Elf Paladin ⚥
- Charlie Mournhell. Dwarf Gymnast ⚥
- Moe Hume. Halfling Museum Curator ♂
Rumours
- There's a lighthouse on the coast said to be overrun with giant spiders.
- The town constable is cheating on his wife.
- The innkeeper is a demon in disguise.
The Bodkin And Innkeeper
There is a drinking contest in this tavern every night at midnight.
Menu
- Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!
- Sharp Cheese. Perfect pairing with the wine.
- Beggar's Pie. Cheap meat in a pie.
Characters
- Turok Turner. Gnome Butcher ♂
- Sahin Ward. Elf Scholar ⚥
- Sawyer Pegg. Halfling Houndmaster ⚥
Rumours
- The constable had to flee town after killing a man.
- The tavern owner feeds customers who don't pay to his dogs.
- The Inn owner's daughter has run away.
The Fussy Harper Taphouse
The ceiling to this tavern is only five feet high.
Menu
- Skillet Fried Potatoes. Thinly cut and fried with chopped onions.
- Beef and Pears. Meat and fruit together? Who would have thought?
- Candied Apples. Apple on a stick with candied topping.
Characters
- Ned Shadowmourne. Dwarf Bishop ♂
- Eve Vinder. Gnome Grocer ♀
- Julie Faelyn. Half-Orc Lead Servant ♀
Rumours
- One little boy in town was carved from wood and brought to life through magic.
- The local tavern says their steak is beef, but it's not.
- The old woman who lives in the cabin just outside of town is a witch.
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