The Last Tally
The Last Tally began as the Last Tally House, a resting place where miners could settle their final shift accounts before heading down to the lower workings. Over generations, the name was shortened, while the mine entrances nearby were sealed or abandoned. The inn survived by serving travelers, quarry crews, and families from the surrounding hills. Its oldest hearthstone is said to have been brought up from a deep mine, though no one can agree which one.
The Last Tally
Overview
History
The Last Tally began as the Last Tally House, a resting place where miners could settle their final shift accounts before heading down to the lower workings. Over generations, the name was shortened, while the mine entrances nearby were sealed or abandoned. The inn survived by serving travelers, quarry crews, and families from the surrounding hills. Its oldest hearthstone is said to have been brought up from a deep mine, though no one can agree which one.
Quirks
Bera serves drinks in order of arrival, even when a wealthy traveler complains. Regulars tap the table twice before sitting, a custom said to honor the crews who once shared shifts here. The inn's old iron bell gives a tiny ring whenever the hearth fire is stirred, though its clapper was removed long ago.
Rooms and services5
- The Loft RoomsLodgingSix snug rooms sit beneath low stone arches. Each has a thick wool quilt, a lockable chest, and a little iron stove; the rooms are warm but not luxurious.
- The Back StableStableA sheltered stable with room for eight mounts, a small tack-repair bench, and a dependable stablehand. A pony-sized stone stall is kept for pack goats.
- The Tile TableGamesA long, scarred table offers dice, knucklebones, and a dwarven tile game. Bera keeps the stakes modest and stops play if tempers turn to blows.
- The Hearth BenchComfortA broad hearth warms the common room. A hook above it holds a kettle of hot water for guests, and a basket of clean towels is available for a copper.
- The Quiet BoothPrivate DiningA curtained booth seats up to six and muffles ordinary conversation. Its stone walls do little to hide shouting or magic.
People
The keeper and 5 patronsKeeperBera Hill dwarf fighter, level 5
Quarry forewomanGret Kettleson A blunt, methodical dwarf with a habit of counting coins twice. She is a capable veteran, roughly equivalent to a 5th-level martial adventurer, and dislikes talk of the sealed mines.
Traveling mapmakerSahir A soft-spoken human wanderer who listens more than he speaks. He has the skills of a 3rd-level scout and is quietly mapping old roads for a merchant patron.
Mine apprenticeThom An eager young dwarf apprentice, quick to laugh and quicker to volunteer for errands. He is inexperienced, comparable to a 1st-level common adventurer, but knows the local work crews.
Retired caravan guardOrik A broad-shouldered shield veteran who speaks in short sentences and dislikes gambling. He has the experience of a 4th-level fighter and keeps an eye on the door out of habit.
Traveling peddlerYasmin A quick-witted halfling trader who tells entertaining stories but never gives away a useful detail for free. She is a 2nd-level rogue and has noticed the new marks on the tally board.
Keeper's Species
Hill dwarf
Intrigue
What locals say
The inn's dwarven customs are practical rather than grand: guests are offered a pinch of salt before their first drink, and nobody is expected to toast until everyone at the table has been served. The family keeps a small shelf of old work tokens and tally sticks above the hearth. These are not magical treasures, but miners treat them as reminders that every safe shift depended on the whole crew. The mysterious tally board is a local oddity, not a known dwarven tradition.
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