The Low Lintel
The Low Lintel began as a roadside alehouse beside an old track, named for the heavy oak beam guests have to duck beneath at the entrance. Its first keeper built the common room around a broad hearth, and later owners kept the low ceiling rather than rebuild. Boro inherited the inn from an aunt and has run it for twelve years, adding rooms and a stable without disturbing the old hearth.
The Low Lintel
Overview
History
The Low Lintel began as a roadside alehouse beside an old track, named for the heavy oak beam guests have to duck beneath at the entrance. Its first keeper built the common room around a broad hearth, and later owners kept the low ceiling rather than rebuild. Boro inherited the inn from an aunt and has run it for twelve years, adding rooms and a stable without disturbing the old hearth.
Quirks
The entrance lintel is low enough that nearly everyone ducks, even after being warned. Boro taps the beam twice for luck before opening the inn each morning. When a guest tells a story by the hearth, the regulars quietly judge it by whether it earns a second mug from the house.
Rooms and services6
- Upstairs LodgingsLodgingSix small rooms with feather beds, thick wool blankets, and shutters that keep out the road's worst drafts. A room costs 5 silver pieces per night, including breakfast.
- Roadside StableStableA stone-lined stable for eight horses, with hay, water, and a sleepy stablehand on call. A stall costs 2 silver pieces per night.
- Hearthside BenchesSeatingA broad hearth warms the common room. A row of cushioned benches around it is popular with travelers who want to dry their cloaks and share news.
- Curtained BoothPrivate SpaceA curtained nook with a round table, useful for private conversations or a quiet meal. The keeper asks guests to keep weapons sheathed inside.
- WashroomBathingA low-ceilinged room with a washbasin, tub, and a kettle of hot water brought up from the kitchen. Bath service costs 3 silver pieces.
- Games TableRecreationA scarred table set aside for cards, knucklebones, and friendly wagers. The house takes no cut, but the keeper stops play if tempers rise.
People
The keeper and 5 patronsKeeperBoro Human fighter, level 4
Caravan guardTesk A blunt, observant caravan guard who says little but notices every arrival. He is level 3 and carries a well-used shield.
HerbalistShessa A soft-spoken traveling herbalist who is patient with questions and quick to spot a fever. She is level 2 and prefers to listen before offering advice.
Scout and occasional guideUlan Kett A confident human scout, level 5, who claims to know every shortcut in the district. His stories are entertaining, though their details shift with each telling.
MasonGev A dwarf mason, level 1, with a dry sense of humor and a habit of tapping walls to judge their solidity. He is here to price repairs at a nearby farm.
CourierMira A halfling courier, level 4, who is warm and sociable until anyone asks about the sealed letter in her satchel.
Keeper's Species
Human
Intrigue
What locals say
The inn stands on a well-traveled country road, where merchants, messengers, and adventurers share tables under the same smoky rafters. Its guests trade local news as readily as coin. Boro keeps a small shrine niche near the door with a candle and a bowl for travelers' offerings, following a common custom of asking the gods for a safe road without claiming a particular temple's authority.
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