Taverns
Locale
The Hasty Tutor
The front of this tavern is painted to look like a demon. The door is the demon's mouth.
Menu
- Ale. A tavern staple.
- Pecan Pie. Like grandma used to make.
- Fruit Blend. Banana, apple, pineapple, and cherries mixed together.
Characters
- Sarab Mowbry. Half-Orc Athlete ⚥
- Celina Mervor. Half-Elf Shepherd ♀
- Lydia Abasi. Half-Elf Knight ♀
Rumours
- Orcs carried off several townsfolk.
- A knight came to town last week riding a sphinx.
- The town constable is cheating on his wife.
The Systemizing God
Only half orcs work at this tavern.
Menu
- Cold Cut Sandwich. Cold meat between bread.
- Mutton. Meat? We think.
- Porridge. Hot mush for breakfast!
Characters
- Ceri Everett. Elf Chiropractor ♀
- Max Miller. Halfling Alchemist ⚥
- Quintus Mulgrew. Half-Orc Dancer ♂
Rumours
- If you want to see a giant dog, you need only go to Enzo's Anvil.
- Pixies live in the woods here. It's said they'll grant a wish to anyone who finds them.
- There's a secret fighting ring below the tavern, where men fight to the death.
The Packing Water
An illegal fight to the death fighter's tourney is run once a month in the basement.
Menu
- Ham and Sausage Stuffing. A big serving of baked ham on top of a moun of sausage stuffing.
- Manticore Loaf. Mystery meat surprise.
- Creamy Chicken Soup. Soup made with a cream base.
Characters
- Max Orsan. Human Tutor ⚥
- Sumesh Winter. Dwarf Mason ⚥
- Raven Swiftfoot. Gnome Wagoner ♀
Rumours
- Werewolves have been seen nearby.
- Someone in the inn is trying to hit passersby with the contents of his chamber pot.
- The barkeep and his wife are polyamorous.
The Demesne And Manticore
The floor here is heavily slanted toward the back of the room.
Menu
- Blackened Veggies. A mix of veggies on a skewer and cooked over and open flame.
- Cedar Smoked Salmon. A classic pairing for white wine.
- Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!
Characters
- Selena Selwyn. Tiefling Sorcerer ♀
- Sion Pierce. Human Taxidermist ♂
- Anya Ghani. Gnome Fighter ♀
Rumours
- A local man swears he found the bones of a kraken deep in the forest.
- The local adventurer's guild has vanished, building and all.
- The local constable is a vampire.
Jacques Goldbreeze's Inn
Water runs continuously down the walls. No one knows where it comes from.
Menu
- Flatbread. A classic staple.
- Roasted Tomatoes. Can be served on the side with any meal.
- Buttermilk Biscuit. A biscuit served with jam.
Characters
- Kirsten Ashbringer. Elf Anthropologist ♀
- Alaysia Leaffall. Halfling Clown ♀
- Cole Norton. Human Duke ♂
Rumours
- The town master's nose was split open in a fight.
- Thieves have targeted nearby farms.
- An old wizard came to town claiming he had a magic book that can make stories become true.
The Servicing Goblet
No candles or torches are lit in this tavern at night.
Menu
- Spiced Cherries. Unique to this region.
- Halfling Soup. I think there's freaking acorns in this.
- Pork Spare Ribs. Add some dragon sauce to heat things up.
Characters
- Donovan Morningstar. Elf Fighter ♂
- Amira Knight. Half-Elf Historian ♀
- Sandra Turner. Half-Orc Bosun ♀
Rumours
- The Inn has a secret room somewhere.
- Tiny men and women have been seen among the rafters of the tavern.
- There is an ooze living in the local church.
The Gnarly Crow Inn
The door seems to open from the bottom up.
Menu
- Maple Brown Sugar Pecans. Snack while you drink.
- Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.
- Bear Meat Sausage. The bear meat is very hard to work with.
Characters
- Stella Roderick. Elf Monk ♀
- Nathalie Frost. Human Prisoner ♀
- Candice Roderick. Tiefling Scribe ♀
Rumours
- Ruins in the area show evidence that there was a battle fought long ago.
- A carriage with no horse and no rider rolled through town last night.
- A masked man has been seen in town. He broke up a robbery.
The Shocking Blackbird Tavern
You must be blindfolded before entering this tavern.
Menu
- Mutton. Meat? We think.
- Ale. A tavern staple.
- Strawberries with Cream. Perfect summer indulgence.
Characters
- Jericho Stormrage. Half-Orc Bard ♂
- Mila Vinder. Halfling Dutchess ♀
- Brenda Mervor. Elf Diplomat ♀
Rumours
- Supposedly there's a treasure map hidden underneath the tavern.
- An old woman in town is said to have once loved a king.
- A woman was seen flying at midnight last night.
The Alarming Tyne Tavern
Twin dwarves own this tavern.
Menu
- Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.
- Tortellini. A pasta dish with tomato sauce.
- Worm Skewers. Please don't order this.
Characters
- Metjen Huon. Gnome Spice Merchant ♂
- Sahin Hamlin. Dwarf Gameskeeper ⚥
- River Stormrage. Half-Elf Model ⚥
Rumours
- A woman was seen flying at midnight last night.
- There are no animals in the forest anymore.
- Honey made from the nearby beekeepers is blue.
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