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=The River’s Rest Museum=
The River’s Rest Museum is located south and west of the entrance to the [[Pavilion of the Bells]]. With a blue tiled roof and walls covered in stucco tinted a soft orange hue the Tower that houses the River’s Rest Museum is very similar in appearance to how many of the ruins about town may have looked like before they became ruins.
The '''River’s Rest Museum''' is a museum in the town of [[River's Rest]]. It is home to a number of artifacts of historical and cultural interest to the town. The museum is located south and west of the entrance to the [[Pavilion of the Bells]]. With a blue-tiled roof and walls covered in stucco tinted a soft orange hue, the tower that houses the museum is very similar in appearance to how many of the buildings in town may have looked before they came to ruin.


==Artifacts==
Upon entering the tower, visitors to the museum will first notice the giant mosaic covering the floor of the central hall. There are four exhibit rooms located off of the entrance hall, one room in each of the four cardinal directions.
===North Exhibit Room===


*a [[bamboo flute]]
Visitors will also notice that just inside the lovely arched door a small sign is posted. This sign informs visitors that though everyone is encouraged to enjoy visiting the museum, only those of the Bard profession may handle the items in the museum. While much of the loresong information is available here, certain aspects are not. Visitors are encouraged to seek out someone of the bard profession for the full museum experience.
*a [[curved brass shard]]
*a [[tinsmith's hammer]]
*a [[mummified thumb]]


===South Exhibit Room===
=The Tour=
*a [[troll-ear necklace]]
Upon reaching the museum, visitors will notice a dense grove of tall persimmon trees surrounding a small green lawn. In the center of the lawn stands a squat, circular [[River’s Rest Museum/tower|tower]] made of stucco. Unlit torches line the white gravel walkway leading to the tower. Muted birdsong filters in through the trees.
*a [[chipped brick]]
Entering through the graceful arched doorway, visitors begin their tour in the Entrance Hall.
*a [[small brass statue]]
*a [[small brass bell]]
*a [[small monir box]]


==[Museum, Entrance Hall]==
===East Exhibit Room===
*a [[riverstone slab]]
A gigantic [[River’s Rest Museum/mosaic|mosaic]] forms the floor of the entrance hall. Exhibit rooms branch off in the cardinal directions. The circular [[River’s Rest Museum/stairway|stairway]] at the back of the hall is blocked off by a velvet rope barrier. A small [[River’s Rest Museum/sign|sign]] stands beside the graceful arched doorway leading out.
*a [[green tourmaline ring]]
Obvious exits: north, east, south, west
*an [[onyx inkwell]]
*a [[silver chalice]]
*a [[metal ring shirt]]


===[Museum, Exhibit Room North]===
===West Exhibit Room===
*a [[sand timer]]
The room smells of beeswax and incense. A large, faded [[River's Rest Museum/tapestry|tapestry]] graces one of the walls. Standing in a corner of the room is a tall [[River's Rest Museum/statue|statue]] of a brawny man in armor. A pair of crossed [[River's Rest Museum/spears|spears]] border the exit. A wide shelf on one wall overhangs a sturdy exhibit table.
*some [[braided green cord]]
*a [[falcon-headed cloak pin]]


====Areas of interest====
==Behind the Scenes==
[[Bard]]s are the only class allowed to pick up the artifacts. While they are able to move from room to room with them, the guard will stop them if they try to leave the museum.

:A wide [[River's Rest Museum/North Room Shelf|shelf]]

:A sturdy exhibit [[River's Rest Museum/North Room Table|table]]


===[Museum, Exhibit Room South]===
An exhibit table is flanked by a pair of very tall ceramic [[River’s Rest Museum/Vases|vases]]. Hanging from the ceiling is a giant stuffed [[River’s Rest Museum/Lizard|lizard]]. A shelf along the wall contains a number of smaller items. A large [[River’s Rest Museum/Pick-Axe|pick-axe]] with a silver head leans in the corner. The pleasant scent of beeswax and incense suffuses the room.

====Areas of interest====

:An exhibit [[River’s Rest Museum/South Room Table|table]]

:A wall [[River’s Rest Museum/South Room Shelf|shelf]]

===[Museum, Exhibit Room East]===
In the center of the room is a sturdy oak platform holding a slab of riverstone. Overhanging an oak table in the back is a [[River’s Rest Museum/Portrait|family portrait]] of a man and woman. A tall [[River’s Rest Museum/Wig Stand|wig stand]] in the corner holds a wig of dark, tightly-curled hair. The room smells slightly of beeswax and incense.

====Areas of interest====

:A sturdy oak [[River’s Rest Museum/East Room Platform|platform]]

:An oak [[River’s Rest Museum/East Room Table|table]]

===[Museum, Exhibit Room West]===
A thick [[River’s Rest Museum/carpet|carpet]] covers the floor. The subtle scent of beeswax and incense infiltrates the room. A delicate maoral stand against the wall holds a small sand timer. Leaning against the wall are two giant [[River’s Rest Museum/Palm Frond Fans|palm frond fans]]. A pair of massive[[River’s Rest Museum/Ivory Tusks| ivory tusks]] flank a long shelf.

====Areas of interest====

:A delicate maoral [[River’s Rest Museum/West Room Stand|stand]]

:A long [[River’s Rest Museum/West Room Shelf|shelf]]


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Latest revision as of 08:07, 9 September 2022

The River’s Rest Museum is a museum in the town of River's Rest. It is home to a number of artifacts of historical and cultural interest to the town. The museum is located south and west of the entrance to the Pavilion of the Bells. With a blue-tiled roof and walls covered in stucco tinted a soft orange hue, the tower that houses the museum is very similar in appearance to how many of the buildings in town may have looked before they came to ruin.

Artifacts

North Exhibit Room

South Exhibit Room

East Exhibit Room

West Exhibit Room

Behind the Scenes

Bards are the only class allowed to pick up the artifacts. While they are able to move from room to room with them, the guard will stop them if they try to leave the museum.