Good Food Guide – The Tower Inn

Korranberg Chronicle, issue 1 section 1D

Eldeen Reaches

In the town of Merylsward in the Eldeen Reaches where the Orien Trade Road meets the “wilderness,” is located the most unusual of Inns, constructed from the burned out ruins of an old guard tower destroyed during the war stands The Tower Inn.

The Inn consists of three floors with the lowest and part of the second floor utilizing the original tower stone and the rest making fine use of the excellent hardwoods from the regions. From the outside its many well-lit windows and the sound of bawdy songs attract, I suspect, more than its fair share of travelers as well as the locals.

The innkeeper Onrish Culraid, a gnome, is a sight to behold. Usually dressed in bright colored clothing Mr. Culraid dedicates himself to his patrons. Apparently without rest Mr. Culraid tends to his patrons needs whilst ensuring his staff provides the best of service both in terms of food & drink as well as the entertainment.

In terms of entertainment, every evening has a different local or even guest minstrel or storyteller on hand. The quality of the entertainment helps ensure the patrons enjoy the evening to the fullest.

The food is a mixture of hearty meats with a thick vegetable broth. Lighter fish dishes are brought fresh daily form the Eldeen bay. The house specialty is rich venison and red wine stew served with freshly baked bread and is a dish I thoroughly recommend. Mr. Culraid is popular with local brewers for ensuring that he serves many of their “special brews” and indeed has developed a reputation for spotting and then selling the finest of ales.

To conclude I can only praise this fine establishment. With its superb food and ale supported by the excellent entertainment and genuine desire of the owner to make guests feel welcome, I can only think that the Tower Inn will serve its patrons for many years to come.

Enjoy,

Relthor Seen