Taverns
Locale
The Horrifying Hammer Inn
You must be blindfolded before entering this tavern.
Menu
- Candied Apples. Apple on a stick with candied topping.
- Sharp Cheese. Perfect pairing with the wine.
- Beef and Pears. Meat and fruit together? Who would have thought?
Characters
- Torek Pierre-Dupois. Dwarf Cultist ♂
- Cathleen Windrunner. Half-Elf Fortune Teller ♀
- Maz Grail. Elf Bard ⚥
Rumours
- One little boy in town was carved from wood and brought to life through magic.
- A yeti has been seen nearby.
- A genie lives in a cabin in the woods.
The Tutor And Chrysolite
You must solve a puzzle to enter this tavern.
Menu
- Flatbread. A classic staple.
- Red Wine. Regional specialty.
- Bread & Cheese. A tavern staple.
Characters
- Ivana Shalamayne. Half-Orc Former Adventurer ♀
- Mary Colman. Half-Orc Captain ♀
- Percival Donovan. Dwarf Translator ♂
Rumours
- Drow have been coming into town at night and stealing things.
- At midnight the dead can rise for one hour.
- The tavern sank into the ground a week ago.
The Serene Shield
There are big spider-webs in the corner. And big spiders in those webs.
Menu
- Brownbuds. Elves eat this. Some sort of radish, baked.
- Kobold's Delight. You should probably order something else.
- Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.
Characters
- Jonas Treespeaker. Gnome Judge ♂
- Carys Walker. Halfling Witch ♀
- Petra Hamilton. Elf Archivist ♀
Rumours
- A man has gone mad and is attempting to bring his wife back from the dead.
- A murderer has escaped from the town jail.
- The innkeeper lost the keys to each and every room.
Lorelei Roundtree's Inn
This is half a tavern, and half a library.
Menu
- Egg Drop Soup. Go to a place where the cook doesn't just drop an egg in soup.
- Milk. There is parsley on top.
- Collard Greens. Iron helps us play.
Characters
- Jakob Mervor. Gnome Student ♂
- Kiran Freeman. Dwarf Philosopher ♂
- Timothy Molyneaux. Human Street Artist ♂
Rumours
- Yuan-ti have been seen nearby, supposedly.
- The baker is rumored to be cutting his flour with a powdered cleaning solution to save money.
- It's said a farmer found a mummy when a section of his land caved in.
Aura Anguish's Inn
The sign above the door is brand new.
Menu
- Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!
- Pepper Topped Flatbread. The red peppers on the flatbread are roasted.
- Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
Characters
- Sumesh Ali. Halfling Stonecutter ⚥
- Bundringo Carnage. Tiefling Sorcerer ⚥
- Sulfras Sebastian. Halfling Ward ♂
Rumours
- The man in the corner is paying real silver for goblin ears.
- A murderer has escaped from the town jail.
- A storm made of magical means is on its way.
The Stone And Clark
Torches outside the door burn with green flame.
Menu
- Apple Pie. The absolute best item on the menu.
- Strawberries with Cream. Perfect summer indulgence.
- Garlic Bread. Bread that's garlicy.
Characters
- Beatrix Reece. Gnome Cutpurse ♀
- Bundringo Moonvalley. Half-Elf Business Owner ⚥
- Larson Ironroot. Dwarf Mercenary ♂
Rumours
- has been having strange dreams about a flesh golem.
- A local township may be preparing for war.
- The mayor is cheating on his wife.
Jericho Nozzlenuck's Tavern
Drinks here are served in fine crafted mugs.
Menu
- Potato Skins. Cheese and bacon baked in potato skins.
- Chicken Soup. When the place is out of noodles.
- Beggar's Pie. Cheap meat in a pie.
Characters
- Ashley Ali. Human Glassblower ♀
- Dina Deadeye. Gnome Hired Muscle ♀
- Olivier Ellis. Tiefling Naperer ⚥
Rumours
- A princess is hiding out in town because she refuses to marry someone.
- The magistrate wants to outlaw drinking.
- It's going to snow.
The Watchman And Chaplain
A lute floats in the corner, playing a tune magically.
Menu
- Cream of Glowing Mushroom Soup. You know how mushrooms glow in dungeons? It's that, but you can eat it.
- Corned Beef in Ginger Ale. Slow roasted in ale.
- Cherry Bread. Sweet cake like bread with candied cherries throughout.
Characters
- Mila Scott. Dwarf Biologist ♀
- Hugh Teagrass. Gnome Woodcutter ♂
- Alondra Mervor. Gnome Wizard ♀
Rumours
- Three wizards live at Dustin's Camp.
- The local inn is going out of business.
- The nearby pond has a sea monster of some sort in it.
The Buoyant Mariner
The chairs here are giant mushrooms.
Menu
- Brown Sugar Glazed Pork. Sweet and salty.
- Wood Elf Salad. A mix of lettuce and veggies fit for a wood elf!
- Corned Beef in Ginger Ale. Slow roasted in ale.
Characters
- Alexis Belet. Tiefling Minister ♀
- Hiram Watson. Dwarf Bard ♂
- Honey Marshall. Half-Elf Pastry Chef ♀
Rumours
- Any goods you buy at the general store will vanish within a week.
- The mayor wants to have a festival.
- It was raining gold pieces last night.
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