Hobbit & Gravell
Gravell
Hey, have you ever wondered how the stone hearths in your valley were built? I was reading about similar designs in an ancient settlement and it made me think your cozy fires might have roots that go back much farther than we know.
Hobbit
Yes, I’ve thought about that. Those stone hearths we build with a mix of flat slabs for the floor and a bit of fire‑proof moss around the edge – it’s a design that’s been passed down from the old folk in the hills. I reckon it must have started with people in the very first settlements who learned to stack stones in a way that keeps the fire steady and the heat warm. It’s simple, but it’s worked for generations, and it still feels right in our little homes.
Gravell
Sounds like a good tradition, but I’d love to see the exact pattern they use. If the ancient folks could keep a fire steady, they probably had a precise way of spacing the stones to channel the heat. Maybe we can sketch the layout, then test a few variations—see if the old method is as efficient as we think or if we can tweak it a touch. It’s the small details that often reveal the bigger story.