Nurvell Manor

(Mansion 005)

Nurvell Manor Personalities

Introduction:

Nurvell Manor consists of two levels above ground, and one level underground. From the outside, the manor is a two story structure constructed of small granite blocks, cut and mortared. The windows have wooden shutters and moveable glass panes, and the manor is roofed with gray slate tiles.

Floorplan Notes:
  • U1 (underground level 1): floor depth 11' below exterior terrain.
  • G1 (ground level 1): floor height 1' above exterior terrain.
  • G2 (ground level 2): floor height 10' above exterior terrain.
G1 Areas:

Area 001: Living room.
summary: Common room that accesses every other room on the floor. A wooden staircase (Staircase A) in the northeast corner ascends to G2.
floor: cut granite stone.
walls: cut granite stone, thin wood.
ceiling: 8' wood, flat.

Area 002: Parlor.
summary: Often used for Yog's discrete meetings with questionable business associates.
floor: cut granite stone.
walls: cut granite stone, thin wood.
ceiling: 8' wood, flat.

Area 003: Study.
summary: Private study, contains an armoire, desk, and couches. A secret door on the south wall accesses a hidden staircase passage (area 007) beneath the main staircase (Staircase A).
floor: cut granite stone.
walls: cut granite stone, thin wood.
ceiling: 8' wood, flat.

Area 004: Trophy room.
summary: Display cases containing a variety of weapons. Larger weapons are mounted on the walls.
floor: cut granite stone.
walls: cut granite stone, thin wood.
ceiling: 8' wood, flat.

Area 005: Kitchen.
summary: Well-used and well-stocked. A stone staircase (Staircase B) against the north wall descends to U1.
floor: cut granite stone.
walls: cut granite stone, thin wood.
ceiling: 8' wood, flat.

Area 006: Dining room.
summary: A formal dining room, containing a large, ornate table, highboy, and numerous shields and tapestries.
floor: cut granite stone.
walls: cut granite stone, thin wood.
ceiling: 8' wood, flat.

Area 007: (Secret Area) Hidden staircase passage.
summary: Staircase landing accessing the study, and a secret door that opens to the outside. A stone staircase (Staircase C) descends to U1.
floor: cut granite stone.
walls: cut granite stone, thin wood.
ceiling: passage: 8' wood, flat. staircase: 8' wood, sloping.


G2 Areas:

Area 008: Thok's bedroom.
summary: Bedroom of Thok the bodyguard. Contains a four-poster bed, chest of drawers, armoire, chest, and small tables.
floor: wood.
walls: cut granite stone, thin wood.
ceiling: 8' wood, flat sub-roof.

Area 009: Bedroom.
summary: Contains a four-poster bed, dresser, chest of drawers, armoire, chest, and small tables.
floor: wood.
walls: cut granite stone, thin wood.
ceiling: 8' wood, flat sub-roof.

Area 010: Servants' bedroom.
summary: Contains three single beds and three small chests.
floor: wood.
walls: cut granite stone, thin wood.
ceiling: 8' wood, flat sub-roof.

Area 011: Bedroom.
summary: Large guest bedroom, contains a four-poster bed, chest of drawers, dresser, armoire, dressing table, chest, and small tables.
floor: wood.
walls: cut granite stone, thin wood.
ceiling: 8' wood, flat sub-roof.

Area 012: Bath.
summary: Contains a dresser and a bathing tub that must be manually filled and emptied.
floor: wood.
walls: cut granite stone, thin wood.
ceiling: 8' wood, flat sub-roof.

Area 013: Surl's bedroom.
summary: Bedroom of Surl the bodyguard. Contains a four-poster bed, chest of drawers, armoire, chest, and small tables.
floor: wood.
walls: cut granite stone, thin wood.
ceiling: 8' wood, flat sub-roof.

Area 014: Master bedroom.
summary: Yog's bedchamber, contains a four-poster canopy bed, chest of drawers, dresser, armoire, chest, and small tables.
floor: wood.
walls: cut granite stone, thin wood.
ceiling: 8' wood, flat sub-roof.


U1 Areas:

Area 015: Storage.
summary: Contains firewood, racks of wine bottles, and crates of foodstuffs and dry provisions.
floor: cut granite stone.
walls: fieldstone and mortar.
ceiling: 9' stone, flat.

Area 016: (Secret Area) Meeting chamber.
summary: Hidden room where Yog meets with his paid agents. A stone staircase (Staircase C) against the north wall ascends to G1. A door on the east wall accesses Yog's outer vault.
floor: cut granite stone.
walls: fieldstone and mortar.
ceiling: 9' stone, flat.

Area 017: (Secret Area) Common sleeping quarters.
summary: Common room where Yog's agents can stay temporarily as needed.
floor: cut granite stone.
walls: fieldstone and mortar.
ceiling: 9' stone, flat.

Area 018: (Secret Area) Outer vault.
summary: Small area containing a metal chest bolted to the stone floor. A secret door on the north wall accesses a hidden passage (area 019).
floor: cut granite stone.
walls: fieldstone and mortar.
ceiling: 9' stone, flat.

Area 019: (Secret Area) Hidden passage.
summary: Tiny area that serves as standing room only when the outer secret door is closed. A door on the north wall accesses another vault (area 020). A secret door on the west wall accesses the inner vault (area 021).
floor: cut granite stone.
walls: fieldstone and mortar.
ceiling: 9' stone, flat.

Area 020: (Secret Area) False vault.
summary: Contains a metal chest bolted to the floor. This chest is protected with multiple locks and traps, and is filled with fake platinum bars and worthless jewelry.
floor: cut granite stone.
walls: fieldstone and mortar.
ceiling: 9' stone, flat.

Area 021: (Secret Area) Inner vault.
summary: Yog's inner vault, contains metal and wooden chests, all bolted to the stone floor. Four metal cabinets hold all of Yog's records of activities, both legitimate and illegal. A secret door on the northeast corner accesses a short cubicle that contains a metal chest.
floor: cut granite stone.
walls: fieldstone and mortar.
ceiling: 9' stone, flat.



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