House Synchuval

(Mansion 006)

House Synchuval Personalities

Introduction:

House Synchuval (Syn - chu - val) consists of three levels above ground, and one level underground. From the outside, the building is a three story structure of typical Belaran architecture and constructed of baked clay bricks atop a stone foundation. The windows are sealed with thin, removeable frames of animal skin and have interior curtains. The manor is roofed with red terra cotta tiles.

Floorplan Notes:
  • U1 (underground level 1): floor depth 10' below exterior terrain.
  • G1 (ground level 1): floor height 1' above exterior terrain.
  • G2 (ground level 2): floor height 9' above exterior terrain.
  • G2 (ground level 3): floor height 17' above exterior terrain.
G1 Areas:

Area 001: Anteroom.
summary: Entry room into the manor. Two staircases fill the north wall; a wooden staircase (Staircase A) ascends to G2, and a stone staircase (Staircase B) descends to U1.
floor: wood.
walls: baked brick and mortar.
ceiling: 7' wood, flat.

Area 002: Dining room.
summary: Contains a low dining table ringed with sitting cushions.
floor: wood.
walls: baked brick and mortar.
ceiling: 7' wood, flat.

Area 003: Sitting room.
summary: Common room where the family spends much of their time in the evenings.
floor: wood.
walls: baked brick and mortar.
ceiling: 7' wood, flat.

Area 004: Kitchen.
summary: Filled with foodstuffs and spices. A door on the north wall opens to the outside.
floor: wood.
walls: baked brick and mortar.
ceiling: 7' wood, flat.


G2 Areas:

Area 005: Anteroom.
summary: Sitting room where clients wait to meet with Volm Synchuval for legal counsel. Two wooden staircases fill the north wall; one (Staircase A) descends to G1, and the other (Staircase C) ascends to G3.
floor: wood.
walls: baked brick and mortar.
ceiling: 7' wood, flat.

Area 006: Library.
summary: Contains bookshelves filled with tomes, scrolls, containers, and ledgers of reference material and legal documentation for Volm's practice.
floor: wood.
walls: baked brick and mortar.
ceiling: 7' wood, flat.

Area 007: Litigant's chamber.
summary: Volm's office, where he meets privately with clients.
floor: wood.
walls: baked brick and mortar.
ceiling: 7' wood, flat.

Area 008: Library.
summary: Contains bookshelves filled with tomes, scrolls, containers, and ledgers of reference material and legal documentation for Volm's practice.
floor: wood.
walls: baked brick and mortar.
ceiling: 7' wood, flat sub-roof.


G3 Areas:

Area 009: Parlor.
summary: Common area, often used by the manor's servants in the early evening. A staircase (Staircase C) against the north wall descends to G2.
floor: wood.
walls: baked brick and mortar.
ceiling: 7' wood, flat.

Area 010: Master bedroom.
summary: Volm's and Evin's bedchamber. Contains a bed mattress, pillows, chest, and numerous statues.
floor: wood.
walls: baked brick and mortar.
ceiling: 7' wood, flat.

Area 011: Servants' bedroom.
summary: Contains four bed mattresses and a common storage chest.
floor: wood.
walls: baked brick and mortar.
ceiling: 7' wood, flat.

Area 012: Bedroom.
summary: Contains two bed mattresses, pillows, and a common storage chest.
floor: wood.
walls: baked brick and mortar.
ceiling: 7' wood, flat sub-roof.


U1 Areas:

Area 013: Storage.
summary: Contains barrels and casks of foodstuffs and dry provisions.
floor: cut granite stone.
walls: baked brick and mortar.
ceiling: 7' cut granite stone, flat.

Area 014: Armory and storage.
summary: Contains several weapons, shields, suits of armor, tools, and a cart filled with coal.
floor: cut granite stone.
walls: baked brick and mortar.
ceiling: 7' cut granite stone, flat.

Area 015: Storage.
summary: Contains a winerack, casks, and materials for making candles.
floor: cut granite stone.
walls: baked brick and mortar.
ceiling: 7' cut granite stone, flat.

Area 016: Storage.
summary: Contains the bulk of the manor's food supplies. A secret door on the northeast corner accesses a hidden vault.
floor: cut granite stone.
walls: baked brick and mortar.
ceiling: 7' cut granite stone, flat.

Area 017: (Secret Area) Vault.
summary: Small hidden area containing a wooden chest.
floor: cut granite stone.
walls: baked brick and mortar.
ceiling: 7' cut granite stone, flat.



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