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The Hearth & Half-Moon

The Hearth & Half-Moon began as a coaching stop built by an ex-scout twenty winters ago. It earned its name from the half-moon carving above the door and the central hearth that warmed every arriving traveler. Once burned in a border skirmish, it was rebuilt with stone bricks from the old watchtower. Mara bought the place five years ago when the former owner took the road again; she patched the ties to local merchants and quietly kept it neutral ground when smugglers and town watch clashed.

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The Hearth & Half-Moon

The Hearth & Half-Moon began as a coaching stop built by an ex-scout twenty winters ago.

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Mara Coppersong

Tavernkeeper

Mara Coppersong
HumanRogue (former scout, now innkeeper)

Keeper's Species

Human

History

The Hearth & Half-Moon began as a coaching stop built by an ex-scout twenty winters ago. It earned its name from the half-moon carving above the door and the central hearth that warmed every arriving traveler. Once burned in a border skirmish, it was rebuilt with stone bricks from the old watchtower. Mara bought the place five years ago when the former owner took the road again; she patched the ties to local merchants and quietly kept it neutral ground when smugglers and town watch clashed.

Quirks

A sleepy tabby named Thumbel roams the bar and will curl into the lap of anyone telling a good story; patrons often leave a brass token in the 'Safe Jar' by the hearth when they think they'll be back (tokens are redeemed for a free fee or a favor). Mara hums a soft tune whenever someone mentions debts; the lute on the stage always yields a small, meaningful coin if a stranger plays it well.

Lore

Locals say the inn sits on the edge of an old ley-line knot; lanterns sometimes gutter in sympathetic patterns and fiddles seem tuned by moonlight. Rumors persist of a narrow drain that runs from the cellar beneath the lane to the river — perfect for hauling a small crate unseen. Folk also tell of a phantom piper who plays a single note at midnight when a betrayal is near; seasoned patrons check their boots for whistle-marks before sleeping.

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