Village of Melverley - Revision history

Mark: /* Great Hall */

2023-07-16T01:32:31Z

Great Hall

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	* Guest quarters. Offices (unused) for mundane administrators.		* Guest quarters. Offices (unused) for mundane administrators.
			* Guest sanctum and lab
	* Guest sanctum and lab		* Guest sanctum and lab
	* Fr. Thomas sanctum and lab		* Fr. Thomas sanctum and lab

Mark: /* South Tower */

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South Tower

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	* Floor 5: Guest lab and quarters (free). Internal staircase up to Floor 6. Accessible by external staircase.		* Floor 5: Guest lab and quarters (free). Internal staircase up to Floor 6. Accessible by external staircase.
	* Floor 4: Unused quarters. Internal staircase down to floor 3.		* Floor 4: Unused quarters. Internal staircase down to floor 3.
	* Floor 3: Julissa’s former sanctum. Internal staircase up to floor 4. Accessible from external staircase on east side of tower. Landing also allows access to top of covenant walls. Currently housing a collection of rocks suspected of being arcane connections to numerous locations around the Tribunal with a few outside of it. A large circular 'doorway' that appears to be for teleportation remains in the laboratory.		* Floor 3: Julissa’s former sanctum. Internal staircase up to floor 4. Accessible from external staircase on east side of tower. Landing also allows access to top of covenant walls. Currently housing a collection of rocks suspected of being arcane connections to numerous locations around the Tribunal with a few outside of it. A large circular 'doorway' that appears to be for teleportation remains in the laboratory. Has been converted in a lab to examine the doorway.
	* Floor 2: de Sule quarters (Neanne, Jerome, Therese, Aline). Internal staircase down to floor 1.		* Floor 2: de Sule quarters (Neanne, Jerome, Therese, Aline). Internal staircase down to floor 1.
	* Floor 1: Neanne's sanctum. Includes an external gallery and workshop for her glass-blowing, connected to Floor 1. Internal staircase up to floor 2.		* Floor 1: Neanne's sanctum. Includes an external gallery and workshop for her glass-blowing, connected to Floor 1. Internal staircase up to floor 2.

Mark: /* North Tower */

2021-06-10T05:40:17Z

North Tower

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	* Floor 8: Geoffroy's lab. Accessible only from an internal staircase from Floor 7.		* Floor 8: Geoffroy's lab. Accessible only from an internal staircase from Floor 7.
	* Floor 7: Geoffroy's bedroom. Internal staircases up to Floor 8 and down to Floor 6. Accessible by an external staircase.		* Floor 7: Geoffroy's bedroom. Internal staircases up to Floor 8 and down to Floor 6. Accessible by an external staircase.
	* Floor 6: ~~Veloxia's bedroom~~. Internal staircase down to floor 5 and up to floor 7.		* Floor 6: Unused quarters. Internal staircase down to floor 5 and up to floor 7.
	* Floor 5: ~~Veloxia's~~ lab. Internal staircase up to floor 6. Accessible by an external staircase.		* Floor 5: Unused lab. Internal staircase up to floor 6. Accessible by an external staircase.
	* Floor 4: Unused quarters. Internal staircase down to Floor 3.		* Floor 4: Unused quarters. Internal staircase down to Floor 3.
	* Floor 3: Unused lab. Internal staircase up to floor 4. Accessible from top of covenant walls through an illusory wall, and an external staircase.		* Floor 3: Unused lab. Internal staircase up to floor 4. Accessible from top of covenant walls through an illusory wall, and an external staircase.
	* Floor 2: Joshua Levi's Lab. Internal staircase down to Floor 1.		* Floor 2: Joshua Levi's Lab. Internal staircase down to Floor 1.
	* Floor 1: Joshua Levi's sanctum. Internal staircase up to Floor 2. Accessed from ground floor entrance.		* Floor 1: Joshua Levi's sanctum. Internal staircase up to Floor 2. Accessed from ground floor entrance.
	* Basement: Aidan's sanctum. A door from the ground level leads to an internal staircase going down into the basement level. A second internal staircase in the basement leads down to the sub-basement level.		* Basement: Aidan's former sanctum. A door from the ground level leads to an internal staircase going down into the basement level. A second internal staircase in the basement leads down to the sub-basement level.

	=== South Tower ===		=== South Tower ===

Mark: /* The Covenant */

2021-06-10T04:21:07Z

The Covenant

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	The covenant is located on the peninsula formed at the convergence of both rivers. It is surrounded by a variant of the spell that created the Western Wall, to enforce the privacy of the magi's affairs. A gatehouse on the north side controls the main access to the covenant proper, while the south wall has a reinforce door to Maribus' cottage, which lies outside the walls itself.		The covenant is located on the peninsula formed at the convergence of both rivers. It is surrounded by a variant of the spell that created the Western Wall, to enforce the privacy of the magi's affairs. A gatehouse on the north side controls the main access to the covenant proper, while the south wall has a reinforce door to Maribus' cottage, which lies outside the walls itself.

			=== Covenant Wall ===

			In 1229, a lab experiment of Geoffrey's went awry causing the granite walls surrounding the covenant to turn into obsidian. This has caused the covenant to look darker than it was before, as the walls were more of a granite grey prior to the lab experiment. Local rumors have started spreading as the Severn is a major navigable river used for trade.

	=== Abandoned Garden ===		=== Abandoned Garden ===

Mark: /* Population */

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Population

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	== Population ==		== Population ==

			''See also: [[Village Rumors]]''

	The covenant is home to some 400 people, the vast majority of whom are Jewish. A confluence of two of the Founders being Jewish and the rescue of the covenant's present Autocrat as a boy have led to the covenant having what is likely the second-largest population of Jews in the British Isles. (Only London has a higher Jewish population at this time.) There are even some 3rd generation covenfolk of Jewish descent at the covenant. As a whole, the population is relatively devout, with nearly everyone observing the Sabbath and the festivals of the Faith. The local politics and holidays revolve largely around Jewish culture.		The covenant is home to some 400 people, the vast majority of whom are Jewish. A confluence of two of the Founders being Jewish and the rescue of the covenant's present Autocrat as a boy have led to the covenant having what is likely the second-largest population of Jews in the British Isles. (Only London has a higher Jewish population at this time.) There are even some 3rd generation covenfolk of Jewish descent at the covenant. As a whole, the population is relatively devout, with nearly everyone observing the Sabbath and the festivals of the Faith. The local politics and holidays revolve largely around Jewish culture.

Quicksilver: /* Melverley Castle */

2019-11-11T04:47:36Z

Melverley Castle

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	Beyond the Haimwood commons lies the dense forest of Haimwood. A not-insignificant portion of the forest, mostly located north of Haimwood Commons.		Beyond the Haimwood commons lies the dense forest of Haimwood. A not-insignificant portion of the forest, mostly located north of Haimwood Commons.

	=== Melverley Castle ===		=== [[Melverley Castle]] ===
	Melverley Castle is large, single-structure stone fortification summoned forth by a casting of ''Summon the Noble's Manor''. The structure is both surprisingly ornate and fabulously engineered, the creation of an exceptional finesse casting by Geoffroy and the well-planned designs of the village's master architect Jans of Roskilde. In addition to the expected great hall and functional necessities, the castle contains a large vaulted chapel illuminated with stained glass, chambers for bachelor knights and internal water well. Outside the castle is a small garden to grow for the castle kitchens some of the produce not grown ''en masse'' by the covenfolk.		Melverley Castle is large, single-structure stone fortification summoned forth by a casting of ''Summon the Noble's Manor''. The structure is both surprisingly ornate and fabulously engineered, the creation of an exceptional finesse casting by Geoffroy and the well-planned designs of the village's master architect Jans of Roskilde. In addition to the expected great hall and functional necessities, the castle contains a large vaulted chapel illuminated with stained glass, chambers for bachelor knights and internal water well. Outside the castle is a small garden to grow for the castle kitchens some of the produce not grown ''en masse'' by the covenfolk.

	Melverley Castle serves as the administrative center for William's estate and thus, technically, is the center of governance for the entire holding. In reality, the majority of the governance is handled at Graystone or in the covenant proper and the Lord and Lady often find it better to walk or ride into town to see everyone rather than try and summon them to the forest castle. It does, however, serve to ~~recive~~ noble guests and, quite importantly, gather and secure the taxes to be sent to Angad (and from there to Llywelyn).		Melverley Castle serves as the administrative center for William's estate and thus, technically, is the center of governance for the entire holding. In reality, the majority of the governance is handled at Graystone or in the covenant proper and the Lord and Lady often find it better to walk or ride into town to see everyone rather than try and summon them to the forest castle. It does, however, serve to receive noble guests and, quite importantly, gather and secure the taxes to be sent to Angad (and from there to Llywelyn).

	=== Castle Out-buildings ===		=== Castle Out-buildings ===

Quicksilver: /* Great Hall */

2019-11-06T22:02:56Z

Great Hall

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	* Feast Hall: A large hall that can fit a large number of guests (most of the covenant). The head table faces the rest of the hallway and is where the magi conduct formal covenant sessions.		* Feast Hall: A large hall that can fit a large number of guests (most of the covenant). The head table faces the rest of the hallway and is where the magi conduct formal covenant sessions.
	* Private Dining Hall: More luxurious, and decidedly quiet, dining hall for magi. ~~Can~~ host up to 20 people, plus servants. The magi traditionally eat here.		* Private Dining Hall: More luxurious, and decidedly quiet, a dining hall for magi. It can host up to 20 people, plus servants. The magi traditionally eat here.
	* Kitchens and Pantry: Attached to both the Feast Hall and the Private Dining Hall		* Kitchens and Pantry: Attached to both the Feast Hall and the Private Dining Hall
	* Ale-Wife’s Brewing room		* Ale-Wife’s Brewing room
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	* Guest quarters. Offices (unused) for mundane administrators.		* Guest quarters. Offices (unused) for mundane administrators.
	* ~~Sr. Adria Maria~~ sanctum and lab		* Guest sanctum and lab
	* Fr. Thomas sanctum and lab		* Fr. Thomas sanctum and lab

Quicksilver: /* North Tower */

2019-11-06T22:02:16Z

North Tower

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	=== North Tower ===		=== North Tower ===

	A perfectly ~~octogonal~~ tower carved entirely from a single piece of lapis lazuli, though mundanes tend to think of it simply made of an exceptionally blue marble. Result of ''Conjuring the Mystic Tower'' when the covenant was founded. Located at the north end of the covenant's wall where it meets the River Vyrnwy.		A perfectly octagonal tower carved entirely from a single piece of lapis lazuli, though mundanes tend to think of it simply made of exceptionally blue marble. Result of ''Conjuring the Mystic Tower'' when the covenant was founded. Located at the north end of the covenant's wall where it meets the River Vyrnwy.

	As of 1221, a magical stone slab lift was installed by Geoffrey which has stops on floors 3, 5, and 7 at the landings. These landings were modified to contain a gate, normally shut, to interface with the stone lift. This was to allow himself, his guests, and the servants, easier access to his top floor sanctum.		As of 1221, a magical stone slab lift was installed by Geoffrey which has stops on floors 3, 5, and 7 at the landings. These landings were modified to contain a gate, normally shut, to interface with the stone lift. This was to allow himself, his guests, and the servants, easier access to his top-floor sanctum.

	* Floor 8: Geoffroy's lab. Accessible only from an internal staircase from Floor 7.		* Floor 8: Geoffroy's lab. Accessible only from an internal staircase from Floor 7.
	* Floor 7: Geoffroy's bedroom. Internal staircases up to Floor 8 and down to Floor 6. Accessible by external staircase.		* Floor 7: Geoffroy's bedroom. Internal staircases up to Floor 8 and down to Floor 6. Accessible by an external staircase.
	* Floor 6: Veloxia's bedroom. Internal staircase down to floor 5 and up to floor 7.		* Floor 6: Veloxia's bedroom. Internal staircase down to floor 5 and up to floor 7.
	* Floor 5: Veloxia's lab. Internal staircase up to floor 6. Accessible by external staircase.		* Floor 5: Veloxia's lab. Internal staircase up to floor 6. Accessible by an external staircase.
	* Floor 4: Unused quarters. Internal staircase down to Floor 3.		* Floor 4: Unused quarters. Internal staircase down to Floor 3.
	* Floor 3: Unused lab. Internal staircase up to floor 4. Accessible from top of covenant walls through illusory wall, and an external staircase.		* Floor 3: Unused lab. Internal staircase up to floor 4. Accessible from top of covenant walls through an illusory wall, and an external staircase.
	* Floor 2: Joshua Levi's ~~sanctum~~. Internal staircase down to Floor 1.		* Floor 2: Joshua Levi's Lab. Internal staircase down to Floor 1.
	* Floor 1: Joshua Levi's sanctum. Internal staircase up to Floor 2. Accessed from ground floor entrance.		* Floor 1: Joshua Levi's sanctum. Internal staircase up to Floor 2. Accessed from ground floor entrance.
	* Basement: Aidan's sanctum. A door from the ground level leads to an internal staircase going down into the basement level. A second internal staircase in the basement leads down to the sub-basement level.		* Basement: Aidan's sanctum. A door from the ground level leads to an internal staircase going down into the basement level. A second internal staircase in the basement leads down to the sub-basement level.

Quicksilver: /* The Redcaps */

2019-11-06T21:58:48Z

The Redcaps

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	These buildings house the small standing forces of the covenant. A practice yard is attached for drilling and training.		These buildings house the small standing forces of the covenant. A practice yard is attached for drilling and training.

			== Haimwood ==
			Beyond the Haimwood commons lies the dense forest of Haimwood. A not-insignificant portion of the forest, mostly located north of Haimwood Commons.

			=== Melverley Castle ===
			Melverley Castle is large, single-structure stone fortification summoned forth by a casting of ''Summon the Noble's Manor''. The structure is both surprisingly ornate and fabulously engineered, the creation of an exceptional finesse casting by Geoffroy and the well-planned designs of the village's master architect Jans of Roskilde. In addition to the expected great hall and functional necessities, the castle contains a large vaulted chapel illuminated with stained glass, chambers for bachelor knights and internal water well. Outside the castle is a small garden to grow for the castle kitchens some of the produce not grown ''en masse'' by the covenfolk.

			Melverley Castle serves as the administrative center for William's estate and thus, technically, is the center of governance for the entire holding. In reality, the majority of the governance is handled at Graystone or in the covenant proper and the Lord and Lady often find it better to walk or ride into town to see everyone rather than try and summon them to the forest castle. It does, however, serve to recive noble guests and, quite importantly, gather and secure the taxes to be sent to Angad (and from there to Llywelyn).

			=== Castle Out-buildings ===
			The Cornwells of Melverley delves heavily in hunting and Coppicing Lumber to sustain and provide income to the nobles and laborers of the castle. Surrounding the Castle is a small collection of outbuildings that primarily serve the forestry work the castle undertakes, including lumber preparation and storage, smoking meats and the collection of furs. A small dock attached to the castle allows access to the river to move supplies.

	== The Redcaps ==		== The Redcaps ==
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	=== Mercer House ===		=== Mercer House ===

	The covenant is located at the site of a Mercer House, ~~built in~~ 1109 as a waystation for Redcaps traveling the River Severn ~~betweeen~~ Wales and England. It is located in a wooded area within the covenant boundaries, hidden from view from the rest of the covenant and surrounded by a wooden wall that delineates the property. In the center is a boarding house and tavern where the Redcaps live between their covenant visits and entertain guests. Several other buildings house retired Redcaps and their families. Although retiring Redcaps have the option to live among the Nova Semitae covenfolk, none have chosen to do so.		The covenant is located at the site of a Mercer House, builtin 1109 as a waystation for Redcaps traveling the River Severn between Wales and England. It is located in a wooded area within the covenant boundaries, hidden from view from the rest of the covenant and surrounded by a wooden wall that delineates the property. In the center is a boarding house and tavern where the Redcaps live between their covenant visits and entertain guests. Several other buildings house retired Redcaps and their families. Although retiring Redcaps have the option to live among the Nova Semitae covenfolk, none have chosen to do so.

	There are currently about ten Redcaps assigned to Stonehenge, though there are quarters for up to a dozen. The Mercer House operates independently of the covenant; in fact, it predates the covenant and was instrumental in bringing the Nova Semitae founders to build around them.		There are currently about ten Redcaps assigned to Stonehenge, though there are quarters for up to a dozen. The Mercer House operates independently of the covenant; in fact, it predates the covenant and was instrumental in bringing the Nova Semitae founders to build around them.

Mark: /* South Tower */

2019-10-30T08:48:09Z

South Tower

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	* Floor 6: Guest lab and quarters (free). Internal staircase down to floor 5.		* Floor 6: Guest lab and quarters (free). Internal staircase down to floor 5.
	* Floor 5: Guest lab and quarters (free). Internal staircase up to Floor 6. Accessible by external staircase.		* Floor 5: Guest lab and quarters (free). Internal staircase up to Floor 6. Accessible by external staircase.
	* Floor 4: ~~Julissa’s sanctum~~. Internal staircase down to floor 3.		* Floor 4: Unused quarters. Internal staircase down to floor 3.
	* Floor 3: Julissa’s sanctum. Internal staircase up to floor 4. Accessible from external staircase on east side of tower. Landing also allows access to top of covenant walls. Currently ~~guarded by~~ a ~~magical creature~~ of ~~some kind who won~~'~~t allow access~~ to the ~~covenant~~.		* Floor 3: Julissa’s former sanctum. Internal staircase up to floor 4. Accessible from external staircase on east side of tower. Landing also allows access to top of covenant walls. Currently housing a collection of rocks suspected of being arcane connections to numerous locations around the Tribunal with a few outside of it. A large circular 'doorway' that appears to be for teleportation remains in the laboratory.
	* Floor 2: de Sule quarters (Neanne, Jerome, Therese, Aline). Internal staircase down to floor 1.		* Floor 2: de Sule quarters (Neanne, Jerome, Therese, Aline). Internal staircase down to floor 1.
	* Floor 1: Neanne's sanctum. Includes an external gallery and workshop for her glass-blowing, connected to Floor 1. Internal staircase up to floor 2.		* Floor 1: Neanne's sanctum. Includes an external gallery and workshop for her glass-blowing, connected to Floor 1. Internal staircase up to floor 2.