Taverns
Locale
Zaeim Portman's Taphouse
A dog serves food at this tavern, by way of a tray strapped to its back.
Menu
- Cold Cut Sandwich. Cold meat between bread.
- Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.
- Antipasto Platter. Meat and cheese and stuff.
Characters
- Mandy Clarke. Elf Waiter ♀
- Mila Watson. Half-Orc Cobbler ♀
- Taylor Rowe. Half-Orc Cooper ⚥
Rumours
- Two orcs fought for dominance at The Grey Pool.
- Winter is going to be exceptionally rough this year.
- There is an ooze living in the local church.
The Knobby Clerk
A mug of light ale is a regular mug of ale with half of it poured out on the ground.
Menu
- Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!
- Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.
- Lasagna. Classic pasta dish.
Characters
- Sisco Wilton. Gnome Commoner ⚥
- Matthew Carson. Halfling Sommelier ♂
- Jody Clarke. Elf Brewer ♀
Rumours
- A nearby farm is haunted.
- The mayor is thinking about starting a town militia.
- A door to the underworld is hidden in town.
The Joking Lion
This tavern used to be the city jail.
Menu
- Worm Skewers. Please don't order this.
- Corned Beef and Cabbage. A traditional plate of a traditional dish.
- Shredded Beef. Served on tortillas.
Characters
- Maz Wood. Tiefling Diviner ⚥
- Hart Ellis. Half-Elf Necromancer ♂
- Brenda Orsan. Half-Elf Builder ♀
Rumours
- The local adventurer's guild has vanished, building and all.
- The butcher is thought to be a zombie.
- There's a magical ring laying at the bottom of the lake.
The Lustrous Taster Taphouse
There is a jousting tourney held once a month out back.
Menu
- Sausage Ball. It's sausage, but in a ball.
- Onion Soup. Dark broth with a lot of onion.
- Baked Pheasant. The fanciest of birds.
Characters
- Angar Beech. Half-Orc Senator ♂
- Misha Ali. Elf Cutpurse ♂
- Luna Fae. Human Waiter ♀
Rumours
- A large egg is near Gawen's Menhir.
- A mating pair of Owlbears have built a nest in an abandoned building nearby.
- The townskeeper is considering hiring adventurers for protection.
The Grouchy Acolyte
The signature drink here is called the Wailing Wight.
Menu
- Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.
- Raw Veggies. Perfect if you're trying to stay healthy, or just hate yourself!
- Oatmeal. The steel cut oats retain maximum flavour potential.
Characters
- Delia White. Half-Elf Houndmaster ♀
- Tamsin Vonner. Halfling Fire Eater ♀
- Liberty Masak. Half-Elf Beggar ♀
Rumours
- The innkeeper is a demon in disguise.
- A door to the underworld is hidden in town.
- Honey made from the nearby beekeepers is blue.
The Idiotic Penny Taphouse
You must solve a puzzle to enter this tavern.
Menu
- Raw Veggies. Perfect if you're trying to stay healthy, or just hate yourself!
- Caramel Apples. Apple on a stick with caramel topping.
- Elk Meat Sausage. A bit gamey.
Characters
- Cassie Massa. Dwarf Furniture Maker ♀
- Dorian Pierce. Dwarf Tutor ♂
- Lia Duval. Half-Orc Notary ♀
Rumours
- An old wizard came to town claiming he had a magic book that can make stories become true.
- A woman says her husband was carried off by a large bat.
- Supposedly there's a treasure map hidden underneath the tavern.
The Streamlining Colporteur
No weapons are allowed in here.
Menu
- Potato Salad. Made with mayo.
- Pasta Salad. Usually served as a side.
- Spiced Chicken Thigh. Well seasoned, and served with coleslaw.
Characters
- Jared Cruise. Human Florist ♂
- Sohali Whisperwind. Elf Lamplight ♀
- Marilyn Roundtree. Tiefling Baroness ♀
Rumours
- has been having strange dreams about a flesh golem.
- An invisible man has been creating problems in town.
- A nearby town has had rain for the last year and a half, every day.
Valnis Bergel's Tavern
There's a large dance floor here, and a band playing at all hours.
Menu
- Minotaur Pie. A "meat" pie using a meat substitute. Good for those beings who perhaps share a common ancestor with beef.
- Corned Beef and Cabbage. A traditional plate of a traditional dish.
- Brownbuds. Elves eat this. Some sort of radish, baked.
Characters
- Frances Zaki. Human Librarian ♀
- Gawen Reece. Half-Orc Sailor ♂
- Falk Nozzlenuck. Half-Elf Tailor ♂
Rumours
- The innkeeper lost the keys to each and every room.
- Winter is going to be exceptionally rough this year.
- was killed by wolves.
The Calming Carbuncle Taphouse
The tables here are big boulders.
Menu
- Corned Beef in Ginger Ale. Slow roasted in ale.
- Red Wine. Why no spaghetti?
- Dill Yogurt Dip. Served with raw veggies for dipping.
Characters
- Roxy Shalamayne. Human Captain Of The Guard ♀
- Andrew Selentia. Half-Orc Rogue ♂
- Jakob Hillard. Half-Orc Spy ♂
Rumours
- One of the local inns is said to also be a brothel.
- There's a lighthouse on the coast said to be overrun with giant spiders.
- The magistrate's left hand was turned into a flower by a mad witch.
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