House Synchuval (Mansion 006) 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:
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. Darkfuries: Mansions and Manors Copyright � 2002 by Brian K. Moseley. All rights reserved. Legal Appendix. |