Taverns
Locale
The Liking Horse
This tavern rocks back and forth, as though it's on a boat. It is not.
Menu
- Red Wine. Why no spaghetti?
- Smoked Sausage. Extra smoke is extra great.
- Frozen Banana. Dessert before dinner. Yes.
Characters
- Riley Poots. Tiefling Veteran ⚥
- Bashara Ferrier. Half-Orc Bard ♀
- Neil Marshall. Elf Sailmaker ♂
Rumours
- The local tavern owner is thinking about not serving dwarves any longer.
- The trees here are alive.
- Walking skeletons have been spotted at night.
The Timely Half Tavern
Meals here are served on fine china.
Menu
- Frozen Apple Slices. It's an apple, but frozen.
- Roasted Turkey. Served with gravy and mashed potatoes.
- Steak Burger. A thin burger patty on a toasted bun.
Characters
- Walter Moontree. Elf Chef ♂
- Cordelia Mur. Gnome Gambler ♀
- Sisco Loch. Dwarf Translator ⚥
Rumours
- Someone in town is a killer hiding from authorities.
- A yeti has been seen nearby.
- The magistrate is having an affair with a harpy.
The Vivacious Rogue Inn
Magical light floats above the patrons heads here.
Menu
- Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!
- Oatmeal. The steel cut oats retain maximum flavour potential.
- Fried Trout. Sometimes the locals eat this off a stick.
Characters
- Beatrix Ali. Tiefling Constable ♀
- Turok Huon. Elf Man At Arms ♂
- Sawyer Greene. Half-Elf Charioteer ⚥
Rumours
- It was raining gold pieces last night.
- There's an ancient red dragon at Volcano of the Moat.
- The magistrate's left hand was turned into a flower by a mad witch.
The Querulous Griffin
The floor here is heavily slanted toward the back of the room.
Menu
- Mom's Meatloaf. Who's mom though?
- Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.
- Carrot Slaw. Carrots and some other stuff with slaw sauce. What is slaw sauce? No one knows!
Characters
- Mugheer Cruise. Dwarf Duke ♂
- Shark Schmidt. Elf Earl ♀
- Kendra Kusheth. Gnome Soothsayer ♀
Rumours
- One man claims dragons don't, and never have, existed.
- The tavern owner feeds customers who don't pay to his dogs.
- is willing to buy magic items at a good price.
The Trifling Fork
The horn from some large animal is hung on the wall.
Menu
- Bang bang Cockatrice Bites. A delicious cockatrice meat treat.
- Griffon Horn Beer. The beer is particularly good.
- Cockatrice Wings. Fried in oil.
Characters
- Michael Carson. Halfling Assassin ♂
- Mary Pierre-Dupois. Tiefling Thatcher ♀
- Isis Sweeny. Human Fire Eater ♀
Rumours
- A travelling salesman is coming to town.
- A cow was born nearby with two heads.
- Over half of the town has gotten a strange pox.
The Pale Chrysoprase Tavern
Help is wanted here. They need a new bartender.
Menu
- Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.
- Navy Bean and Ham Soup. Classic soup, easy to make.
- Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!
Characters
- Kallum Alhara. Half-Elf Gymnast ♂
- Misha Kensley. Half-Elf Barbarian ♂
- Kalak Alhara. Human Illuminator ♂
Rumours
- There's a mirror in one room at the inn which is actually a doorway to another world.
- The tavern sank into the ground a week ago.
- A nearby town has had rain for the last year and a half, every day.
The Remorseless Sardonyx Inn
The bartender here likes to invent new drinks.
Menu
- Halfling Soup. I think there's freaking acorns in this.
- Fried Apples. Absolutely the best way to eat apples.
- Ham and Sausage Stuffing. A big serving of baked ham on top of a moun of sausage stuffing.
Characters
- Sawyer Norton. Tiefling Quartermaster ⚥
- Joey Pegg. Tiefling Charioteer ♂
- Maggie Ali. Halfling Pawn Shop Owner ♀
Rumours
- There are three mice in the inn that walk on their hind legs.
- A travelling zoo is coming to town.
- The constable's wife is a hag in disguise.
Galvur Heartpound's Taphouse
The bartender has wings.
Menu
- Spiced Cherries. Unique to this region.
- Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
- Egg and Sausage on Toast. A sandwich for breakfast.
Characters
- Isabella Oak. Elf Glassblower ♀
- Cassius Graystripe. Half-Orc Executioner ♂
- Roman James. Half-Elf Debt Collector ♂
Rumours
- Ruins in the area show evidence that there was a battle fought long ago.
- The local magistrate is about to raise taxes.
- The cook at the tavern will kill someone for the right price.
The Well Groomed Spicer
A crystal ball sits on the bar, it looks as though it's filled with smoke.
Menu
- Rock Stew. It's not actually rocks ...
- Collard Greens. Iron helps us play.
- Egg Drop Soup. Go to a place where the cook doesn't just drop an egg in soup.
Characters
- Teresa Michaels. Half-Elf Bosun ♀
- Evonne Ashbringer. Gnome Diviner ♀
- Claire Barlow. Gnome Prisoner ♀
Rumours
- There was a bar fight in the tavern last night.
- Someone found a note written in a strange language and signed Malfurian.
- A man new to town is selling magical weapons.
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