The Helmsman

The Helmsman is a large Suiddock’s inns, and will soon be the largest, as the hotel and tavern  is adding another two floors, which will make four storey in total, each of the three upper levels is given over to guest rooms. At full capacity, The Helmsman will accommodate around 150 guests, and it is
usually packed throughout the year. The reason for the abundance of custom is simple. The Inn is affiliated with all the major transport companies that travel to Marienburg: Castle Rock, Wolf Runner and the Four Seasons Coaching Inns all have a depot at the Helmsman, and their customers are

advised to stay the night there. Starbright Shipping, which journeys the Nuln-Altdorf-Marienburg route up the Reik, also sends its customers here. Finally, Marienburg locals will often point those travellers who arrive in the city by different means in The Helmsman’s direction.

The Inn itself, located on Southbank, near Draaienbrug,  is built in the same style as many traditional Imperial coaching inns but on a far grander scale. The rooms upstairs are spacious, clean and comfortable, as it pays well to give a good impression to newcomers. The bar and restaurant downstairs never close, working twenty four hours as coaches arrive at all times of day and night. The food is hearty, usually fish stews which can be kept simmering almost indefinitely. The prices for both food and rooms are far above average, to get the most out of strangers before they determine the standard prices. Because of its links with travel companies, the Helmsman is a convenient place for those entering or leaving Marienburg.

Tickets can be booked at the bar for example, and the staff will wake patrons in time so they do not miss their coaches.

The inn is owned by Sander Dubbelman.