Bayview Manor

Outside:

[Vornavis, Dondraek Lane - 33281] (u4201106)
Western-facing homes centered by a stately manor behind a wrought-iron gate line the ambling lane, each surrounded by decorative bushes and ample lawns.  Beyond the tidy rows, the illuminated city thrums with activity and life as denizens hurry about their busy day.  Narrowing perceptibly to the north, the small cobbles of the street transition to large slabs of worn sandstone as it slips between an imposing structure and the city walls.  You also see a wrought-iron gate.
Obvious paths: north, south

Bayview Manor Grounds:

[Bayview Manor, Courtyard - 33468] (u1309121)
Walls of stacked stone surround the courtyard, providing some solace from the constant bustle of the city on the other side.  At one end of the courtyard, a pair of aged mahogany doors leads into the manor while a wrought-iron gate at the opposite end leads back to the city.  Along the perimeter, an assortment of topiaries, bushes, and ivies has been planted, their blooms blanketing the area with a soft, floral scent.  In the center, several cushioned benches surround a large pear tree which provides shade from the sun, its canopy a riot of leaves wit
Obvious paths: none

go mahogany doors

[Bayview Manor, Foyer - 33469] (u1309122)
The foyer is expansive and airy, with high ceilings and polished marble floors that gleam in the bright natural light streaming in through the floor-to-ceiling windows that flank a pair of aged mahogany doors.  An imposing chandelier hangs overhead above a pair of plush leather couches set on a large wool rug near a riverstone fireplace.  Opposite the entrance, a grand staircase leads up to the second floor while an ornate oak archway leads further into the manor.  You also see a small entry table.
Obvious exits: west

>look staircase

The wide, curving staircase has been constructed with dark, polished mahogany treads and off-white risers with polished handrails flanking each side. In the center, a red wool runner that has been secured with polished brass retainers serves to quiet any steps. At the top of the staircase, a wide balcony allows for a commanding view of the foyer while a carved oak door leads into the manor's second floor.

>l doors

Thick planks of mahogany have been joined together by oversized black iron hinges. Though small gouges and dents in the wood evidence signs of usage, the polish used to finish the wood remains in pristine condition. In the center is a stout iron keyhole while a small wooden window allows for observation of the outside.

>l chandelier

This opulent chandelier hangs from the ceiling from a polished gold canopy and column that twists and spirals down to the bowl. From them hang numerous candles surrounded by prism-strung chains that serve to scatter the light into a myriad of colors when in use. At the bottom of the bowl, a small symbol of the Hall of Mages hangs from a thin silk rope.

The chandelier is lit.

>l couches

Extremely soft sections of leather have been worked and sewn to create very comfortable couches which sit atop a patterned wool rug. At each end, numerous pillows have been set to allow for a comfortable rest while remaining in close proximity to the riverstone fireplace.

>l fireplace

You see a neatly laid-out pile of wood and tinder awaiting only the application of flame to come to life. Nearby is a basket of wooden sticks ready to be used to light the fire or to keep it burning.

[Bayview Manor, Library - 33470] (u1309124)
Sturdy floor-to-ceiling shelving filled with books and folios organized by subject matter line the walls of the room.  Atop a thick wool rug in the center of the room sits a dark byssine-lined chair and a grand mahogany desk covered in neatly organized papers and trays containing various alchemical apparatuses.  Above, a polished gold lantern hangs from a decorative canopy that has been inlaid with various gemstone constellations.  You also see an iron-banded oak door.
Obvious exits: east

>l shelving

Delicate silver wire is hammered into each shelf in a continuous floral filigree pattern. Each looping curl of the silver wiring has a different round-cut gem imbedded into it and the ebony wood.

>l desk

Expansive in size, this desk is nearly as tall as a halfling and about three times as wide. A matte brown leather mat covers most of the tabletop with highly polished, dark brown mahogany trim. The four legs are non-girdled mahogany with deeply grooved bark that has been filled with clusters of purple amethyst that glitter in the ambient light.

>go oak door

[Bayview Manor, Ruined Workshop - 33471] (u1309125)
The smell of burnt timber and cloth, which is relieved only by the large hole that has been blasted into the roof, permeates the remnants of this shattered workshop.  Large spiderweb cracks radiate outward from the central point of this large, round room.  Throughout, shattered bits of plinite have embedded themselves into the wall, their inner light casting a dull, ethereal glow. In the center, a makeshift platform has been erected and topped with a polished silver telescope.  You also see an iron-banded oak door.
Obvious paths: none

>l plinite

Shards of plinite have embedded themselves into the walls of this room as the result of some sort of catastrophic explosion, the holes created by the fragments seemingly pointing towards the center where the cracks in the floor originate. At first glance, the shards appear to be entirely random in their pattern, but careful observation shows some to closely resemble constellations in the night sky while others appear as runes related to the domains of magic.

>l telescope

Crafted from silver and fitted with polished crystal lenses, this telescope has been kept in perfect working order with no evidence of tarnish or blemish. The surface of the optical tube has been etched with numerous constellations connected with faint swirling lines. A sturdy steel tripod sits below the telescope, providing a sure, stable base as the view is swiveled around.