Alabaster Spire

The Alabaster Spire is the permanent structure for The Faendryl Enclave, a Wehnimer's Landing based Meeting Hall Organization. It is located at ;go2 8041.

Aillidh Brae, Vale

In the midst of this copse of haons lies a tiny pool. The shape of the pool is reminiscent of a man-made well -- long abandoned. The ground surrounding the pool is covered with soft moss and a few lichenous rocks. Algae have tinged the water a beautiful, translucent green. You also see an ornate gate. Obvious paths: north, southwest

Faendryl Enclave, Courtyard

Symmetrical rows of lor trees stand as silver sentinels along a gravel pathway that broadens into a circular courtyard. In the center of the yard, a pair of trees have grown together into a single towering tree, echoing the lofty reach of the alabaster spire rising to their north. You also see an ornate gate and a pathway. Obvious paths: none

>look tree Over the course of years, a single lor tree has become intertwined with another, their exposed roots growing around broken white stones. The thick roots almost conceal a small dark gap at the base of the trees where they meet. Set to the side of the trees is a small placard with a glassed face.

There appears to be something written on it.

>read tree In the Faendryl language, it reads: "Lor trees, origin Old Ta'Faendryl. Soil rotations are biseasonal. ~Curator, Shanng Jah'Sherak."

>look spire The base of the spire is rimmed in despanal, and veins of red, purple, and black shimmer as ambient light collides with them in their ascent to the pristine white spire. Set into the face of the spire is a large ornate door.

Cavern, Ritual Room

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Faendryl Enclave, Garden

Shielded by verdant hedges, the spire's reflection garden adds a grace note of natural beauty to the building's austere architecture. A circular pool surrounded by smooth white benches provides a serene focal point for the setting, while artfully shaped topiaries create a private reserve of fanciful beasts along the tranquil garden's periphery. Flowering vines around a central statue add a note of welcome color. You also see a winding pathway and a small bowl of seeds. Obvious paths: none

>look pool The still waters of this circular pool are marred only by the occasional fish searching for food. The pool maintains a calm, glassy surface otherwise. Clearly visible from the surface, small white pebbles and a series of obsidian rocks form a black and white pentagram along the pool's bottom.

>look topiary Members of the bushy bestiary are posed as if cavorting with one another around the garden's perimeter. The lifelike shapes give the formal garden a touch of whimsy.

>look statue In the otherwise immaculately manicured garden, one tangle of blackberry vines around the statue's base remains untamed. The statue of a rearing warhorse bears a small bronze plaque reading, "Leifa's Garden."

>get seed Dipping your hand into a nearby bowl filled with seeds, you scoop up a handful of the grainy substance and toss it upon the ground.

Clusters of ravens flock to the offering and chitter with one another as they peck away at the seed. It only takes a matter of seconds for them to completely consume the offered meal, though they still stand around chirping at each other for a few moments more. Rising as one, they take to the air and glide away.

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Alabaster Spire, Foyer

Alabaster slabs thrust upward in the form of a lotus flower, presenting a series of concave walls and hidden conversation nooks. Reaching twice the height of a pure elf, the tips of the carved stone petals intertwine to form a complex vaulted ceiling. A despanal-veined pedestal casts a dull scarlet glow from the center of the room. You also see a white marble stairway and a keystone marble arch. Obvious exits: out

Alabaster Spire, Dining Hall

Sconces on the alabaster walls illuminate oil paintings depicting historically significant Faendryl and the officers of the Enclave. A massive ebonwood dining table set for a formal meal traverses the length of the narrow room. You also see an ebonwood doorway and a keystone marble arch. Obvious exits: none

>look painting Masterfully painted portraits from different ages and styles line the walls, each depicting a notable person. Beginning with a portrait of a regal patriarch, newer paintings include images of a foppish man in a hat, a female Faendryl holding a cup of coffee, a man donning demonic armor, and a woman sitting beside a foxhound.

>look portrait The painting depicts a Faendryl in full Patriarchal regalia emerging from a swirling grey mist. His red cloak fills the canvas in an array of vivid color and brushstrokes. Its fabric contains subtly rendered images of the six founders of the lesser Elven houses. Giving an illusion of motion, Elven forms are drawn upward with limbs and gazes extended toward the central figure. A pale hand grips the top of the cloak and the other reaches forward. A silver plate is affixed to the bottom.

There appears to be something written on it.

>read portrait In the Faendryl language, it reads: "Korthyr, The First Patriarch"

>look table Lengths of polished and lacquered ebonwood reflect the ambient light from a series of candelabra on the table, their rich darkness serving as a counterpoint to glittering crystal and silver-chased plates. A long silk runner stretches the length of the table beneath an array of finely wrought bowls, pitchers and platters. Dining chairs flank the table.

>look on table On the dining table:

a wild herb salad, a grilled lizard and locust kabob, some fried glazed bat chunks, a lamb and goat cheese cracker, some bacon-wrapped mozzarella, some glazed venison tenderloin medallions, a glass of plum-colored wine, a tall glass of dark iced coffee, a glass of spiced agave wine, a flute of dark sassafras wine

Alabaster Spire, Great Hall

Narrow stained glass windows pierce soaring despanal-veined alabaster walls in this expansive hall. Each window's colorful design casts its own pattern on the barrel-vaulted ceiling to create a complex, kaleidoscopic play of light. On the east side of the hall, an ebonwood lectern stands at the center of a small stage. Art-lined alcoves around the room create conversation spaces while leaving a central expanse of inlaid stone open for dancing or large gatherings. You also see a delicate porcelain urn and an ebonwood doorway. Obvious exits: none

>look window Each window contains colorful glass masterfully fitted and painted to depict a different dramatic scene. Featuring images of the founding of Old Ta'Faendryl, the Undead War and views of New Ta'Faendryl, the panes are an illustrated history wrought in color and light.

>look lectern The simple lectern bears the marks of repeated use from decades of orators.

Alabaster Spire, Lounge

A low ceiling and an assortment of overstuffed chairs scattered throughout the room give the lounge an intimate ambiance. An ornate Faendryl crest hangs above the massive black marble fireplace that dominates one end of the room. Opposite the fireplace is a dart board fancifully painted with ravens and griffins. A gleaming ebonwood bar accented with rhimar spans the length of the room, an open humidor left forgotten at one end. You also see a short flight of steps, a basket of sticks, a thick oak door and a white marble stairway. Obvious exits: none

>look bar The smooth finish of the ebonwood bar has a mellow gleam that suggests years of careful use. Glittering rhimar looks as icy as the drinks served here.

>look on bar On the ebonwood bar: a handful of blackberries, some bacon-wrapped mozzarella, a lamb and goat cheese cracker, a grilled lizard and locust kabob, a flute of dark sassafras wine, a glass of spiced agave wine, a glass of plum-colored wine, a tall glass of dark iced coffee, a smooth single malt scotch