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The Hearth and Hogshead

The Hearth and Hogshead has stood for three decades near the market lane. Founded by Marta's father as a wayside inn for traders and harvesters, it survived a flood and a small bandit raid by relying on honest trade and the loyalty of the village. Marta inherited it five years ago and has kept the prices low while fixing what she can with her own hands.

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The Hearth and Hogshead

The Hearth and Hogshead has stood for three decades near the market lane.

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Marta Reed

Tavernkeeper

Marta Reed
HumanCommoner

Keeper's Species

Human

History

The Hearth and Hogshead has stood for three decades near the market lane. Founded by Marta's father as a wayside inn for traders and harvesters, it survived a flood and a small bandit raid by relying on honest trade and the loyalty of the village. Marta inherited it five years ago and has kept the prices low while fixing what she can with her own hands.

Quirks

Every night Marta sets a small clay pig figurine near the hearth; locals say it brings good trade. The tavern cat, 'Speck', insists on sleeping on new guests' boots and will steal a sausage if left unwatched. When a bard plays, the low rafters creak in a way that sounds suspiciously like an answering chorus.

Lore

Locals claim the site was once a boundary marker between two small clans; a carved stone under the tavern floor is said to have been a token of peace. Old tales say that on the coldest winters, neighbors once left a spare loaf on the sill for travelers, and that spirit of hospitality still lingers — some swear they see a faint shadow by the hearth that seems to settle arguments and encourage kindness.

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