The Third Bell
The inn was named for a night when the village bell rang three times in a clear sky, though nobody could agree who had pulled the rope. Outsiders insist the bells warned of a fire; locals say the sound came before the old bell tower was built. The keeper has never settled the argument, since it gives travelers something to talk about.
The Third Bell
Overview
History
The inn was named for a night when the village bell rang three times in a clear sky, though nobody could agree who had pulled the rope. Outsiders insist the bells warned of a fire; locals say the sound came before the old bell tower was built. The keeper has never settled the argument, since it gives travelers something to talk about.
Quirks
The keeper taps each serving bowl once against the hearthstone before handing it over, claiming it keeps the crockery from cracking. The regulars insist this is superstition, but they still wait for the tap before eating.
Rooms and services5
- Upstairs roomsLodgingSix small rooms with wool blankets, a washbasin, and a shared hearth. The keeper can reserve one for guests who pay in advance.
- The lean-to stableStableA covered shed with room for four horses, a trough, and a hayloft. The stablehand will keep watch for an extra copper.
- Common hearthGathering spaceA deep stone hearth warms the common room. In wet weather, damp cloaks hang from pegs around it, and the benches fill quickly.
- The curtained settlePrivate seatingA curtained alcove seats up to six and offers a little privacy for negotiations. Voices carry through the old plank walls.
- Dice shelfGamesA narrow shelf holds a few battered board games and a set of dice. Wagers are allowed, but the keeper stops play if tempers rise.
People
The keeper and 5 patronsKeeperHeddan Human fighter, level 3
TavernkeeperHeddan Patient and practical, with a dry humor that surfaces when guests argue about the inn's name.
Caravan scout, a capable 3rd-level rangerZshela Soft-spoken and watchful; she asks more questions than she answers.
Retired caravan guard, a seasoned 4th-level fighterBranik Varo Blunt, generous with stories, and increasingly worried about the tollhouse road.
Local cooper and occasional 1st-level rogueOrrik Cheerful when winning at dice and gracious when losing, though he watches the door between rounds.
Traveling acolyte of a local temple, a 2nd-level clericSethra Earnest and bookish, with the stubborn courage of someone determined to prove herself.
Keeper's Species
Human
Intrigue
What locals say
The Third Bell is a modest roadside inn in a settled patch of the North, built in a style common to small communities across the Sword Coast. Its walls are timber-framed and limewashed, and its food comes from nearby farms. It is a safe, ordinary stop for most travelers, though its regulars know the surrounding lanes well. The inn makes no claim to magical protection or grand history.
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