Post by Arcady on Oct 26, 2006 10:47:44 GMT -5
Especially popular among Iarra's merchants after hours, the Cold Stone Pub is centrally located among this city's mercantile district. The first mercantile structure built in Iarra, all others were later built around this circular spire. Unlike the majority of this city--all done up in marble and crystal--the Cold Stone got its name from the fact it is a tall, round structure of solid granite. The walls are so thick and the column rises so high it is rumored to be one of the support structures holding the castle of Iarra in place. Carefully etched with inlays of silver snowflakes and assorted elvish writings--some so old even the Albians are no longer certain precisely how they translate--the stairwells of this establishment are on the outer walls--it saves on space inside, spiraling up as far as even elvish eyes can see.
The interior of the pub is much more modest than it's exterior walls--inhabiting only the lower two levels with guest quarters above that find themselves rarely occupied.
As you enter, you find the interior of this pillar has many smaller pillars of similar course running about the first level, tables intermixed between them. Two thicker columns to either side support round bars where many a jest circles the room. The far rear of the first level appears to be reserved for gambling, while the area most immediate to the entryway boasts a dining area capable of seating upward of one-hundred-thirty elves at any given time--a necessity, as many nights of the week the Cold Stone Pub sports a sign outside that reads 'standing room only'.
A nondescript door to the left of the tavern leads to a stairwell on the outer wall that brings you to the second floor, which boasts music and dancing with an elaborate floor of lavender marble--once again inlaid with elaborate silver snowflakes. The candlelight from wall mounts and chandeliers makes the entire room seem to sparkle with a romantic and quintessentially Albian atmosphere. This floor boasts two separate stages to either end of the great round hall, and minstrels from all across the lands of Edarin pray for the honor of one day getting to play upon one of them.
For service of any kind, a patron of this establishment has their work cut out for them--make your way to one of the pub's bars and get the attention of waiter or wench--no small task. But the food, atmosphere, and of course, elven whiskey, make it all well worth the wait.
The interior of the pub is much more modest than it's exterior walls--inhabiting only the lower two levels with guest quarters above that find themselves rarely occupied.
As you enter, you find the interior of this pillar has many smaller pillars of similar course running about the first level, tables intermixed between them. Two thicker columns to either side support round bars where many a jest circles the room. The far rear of the first level appears to be reserved for gambling, while the area most immediate to the entryway boasts a dining area capable of seating upward of one-hundred-thirty elves at any given time--a necessity, as many nights of the week the Cold Stone Pub sports a sign outside that reads 'standing room only'.
A nondescript door to the left of the tavern leads to a stairwell on the outer wall that brings you to the second floor, which boasts music and dancing with an elaborate floor of lavender marble--once again inlaid with elaborate silver snowflakes. The candlelight from wall mounts and chandeliers makes the entire room seem to sparkle with a romantic and quintessentially Albian atmosphere. This floor boasts two separate stages to either end of the great round hall, and minstrels from all across the lands of Edarin pray for the honor of one day getting to play upon one of them.
For service of any kind, a patron of this establishment has their work cut out for them--make your way to one of the pub's bars and get the attention of waiter or wench--no small task. But the food, atmosphere, and of course, elven whiskey, make it all well worth the wait.