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The Researching Pianter

Map of The Researching Pianter

Humans pay double what other races pay here.

Menu

  • Sausage Pizza. Sausage and sauce on dough, baked.
  • Beef Cheeks in Red Wine. We're not telling you which cheeks.
  • Meatballs on rice. Why no spaghetti?

Characters

  • Akasha Dresdain. Half-Elf Poet ♀
  • Raven Ghani. Dwarf Cult Leader ♀
  • Quentin Rook. Elf Surgeon ♂

Rumours

  • A mind flayer is in town, and is controlling some people's minds.
  • There's a magical ring laying at the bottom of the lake.
  • The magistrate's left hand was turned into a flower by a mad witch.

Fiona Marid's Tavern

Map of Fiona Marid's Tavern

You can't see the inside of the tavern because the windows are filthy.

Menu

  • Mal's Plate. a veggie offering.
  • Boiled Sausage. A big link of sausage that's bloated from being boiled.
  • Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!

Characters

  • Paul Bryce. Half-Elf Druid ♂
  • Hugh Wynne. Half-Elf Celebrity ♂
  • George Dalton. Half-Elf Hayward ♂

Rumours

  • Orcs carried off several townsfolk.
  • One man claims dragons don't, and never have, existed.
  • The trees here are alive.

The Lizard And Porter

Map of The Lizard And Porter

The sign outside is covered in ice.

Menu

  • Spiced Cherries. Unique to this region.
  • Broiled Catfish. Caught fresh from the nearby river.
  • Candied Apples. Apple on a stick with candied topping.

Characters

  • Faed Ironbrow. Dwarf Journalist ♂
  • Bernie Enola. Human Messenger ⚥
  • Blake Nighy. Elf First Mate ⚥

Rumours

  • The local tavern is going out of business.
  • The blacksmith used to be a wizard.
  • The best breakfast you can get is served at The Red Town.

The Weirkeeper And Zebra

Map of The Weirkeeper And Zebra

Vines creep up the stone walls. There are so many that the windows are partially covered.

Menu

  • Root Beer. It's not quite alcoholic, but it is freaking delicious.
  • Chef Salad. Lettuce, some meat, some... what is that thing? It's good, whatever it is!
  • Chicken Tortilla Soup. Fried corn tortillas in a spicy soup.

Characters

  • Nicholas Mulgrew. Half-Elf Historian ♂
  • Vivian Weston. Human Veteran ♀
  • Cloee Davis. Half-Elf Bouncer ♀

Rumours

  • A large egg is near Chloe's Menhir.
  • There seem to be more rats about.
  • The local tavern is going out of business.

Hector Thalnir's Tavern

Map of Hector Thalnir's Tavern

This tavern is so small it's a wonder anyone can even enter it.

Menu

  • Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.
  • Rock Stew. It's not actually rocks ...
  • Potato Salad. Made with mayo.

Characters

  • Jordan Molyneaux. Elf Prostitute ♂
  • Marek Sebastian. Half-Elf Charioteer ♂
  • Danforth Wilbur. Elf Village Idiot ♂

Rumours

  • An invisible man has been creating problems in town.
  • Three wizards live at Anvil of the Antelope.
  • An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a new type of ranged weapon which fires iron balls.

The Watch And Pipe

Map of The Watch And Pipe

The bartender will juggle 5 knives for 1 gp.

Menu

  • Borscht. No one knows what this stuff is.
  • Elfin Liqueur. For the true epicurean.
  • Cheddar Frittata. There is parsley on top.

Characters

  • Nelson Rook. Dwarf Journalist ♂
  • Badaar Michaels. Gnome Warlock ♂
  • Cora Boone. Gnome Town Crier ♀

Rumours

  • The ale from the tavern is brewed by gnomes.
  • A kraken was seen at the coast.
  • A cat keeps screeching late at night, but no one has ever seen it.

Sigrid Silvervalley's Taphouse

Map of Sigrid Silvervalley's Taphouse

It's 20 degrees colder in this tavern than it is outside.

Menu

  • Ham and Cheese on Toast. A toasted sandwich. Simple but delicious.
  • Shredded Beef. Served on tortillas.
  • Chicken Tortilla Soup. Fried corn tortillas in a spicy soup.

Characters

  • Lulu Mattell. Half-Orc Witch ♀
  • Lance Mulgrew. Dwarf Constable ♂
  • Fribbington Scott. Tiefling Warlock ⚥

Rumours

  • Yuan-ti have been seen nearby, supposedly.
  • The mayor is going to outlaw adventurers.
  • Orcs carried off several townsfolk.

The Identifying Agate

Map of The Identifying Agate

The front door to this tavern glows in the dark.

Menu

  • Crayfish Stew. Crayfish boiled in a tasty broth.
  • Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
  • Garlic Bread. Bread that's garlicy.

Characters

  • Dax Faelyn. Elf Writer ♂
  • Erolith Duval. Half-Elf Jeweler ♀
  • Fiona Desolation. Tiefling Apothecary ♀

Rumours

  • The towns dogs have seemingly formed a gang.
  • swears they saw a minotaur in the tavern last night.
  • An alleycat was seen playing the lute.

The Misty Cricket

Map of The Misty Cricket

The tables here are big boulders.

Menu

  • Pasta Salad. Usually served as a side.
  • Cheese Plate. A bunch of cheeses for the table.
  • Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.

Characters

  • Michelle Deadeye. Elf Barbarian ♀
  • Don Connington. Human Gardener ♂
  • Sumesh Norton. Elf Paladin ⚥

Rumours

  • Someone found a note written in a strange language and signed Malfurian.
  • A mind flayer is in town, and is controlling some people's minds.
  • The baker lost his leg years ago when he was an adventurer.

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