Fine envelopes containing and invitation to the house warming party for Investigator Aldric's new Eastside house. All of his acquaintances will be issued one (( If you receive it is up to you )), as well as the city's nobility and well to do, the Watch/Guards/Port Authority's, and Lion regulars.
On the day of the fete, the door to his large house are opened.
The house is a marvelous construction clearly designed for luxury providing ample space, With rooms for family, staff, and guests. I
The entrance leads into a spacious living room, where a large fireplace provides warmth, and a large wooden table surrounded by finely crafted chairs serves as a gathering place for meals and conversation. Ornate tapestries or paintings may adorn the walls, and a plush rug covers part of the stone floor, adding to the cozy atmosphere. Candles and lanterns in decorative holders illuminate the room, casting a soft glow in the evenings.
The ground floor includes a separate study, a quiet retreat with a wooden writing desk and a selection of books for quick reference. Here, letters are penned, records are kept, and important decisions are made. Beyond the study, a grand library room stands as a testament to the owner’s intellect and status. Tall, wooden bookshelves stretch toward the ceiling, filled with an extensive collection of tomes, manuscripts, and scrolls. A writing nook sits by a broad window, allowing natural light to stream onto a well-worn desk where thoughts can be put to paper. A comfortable chair, perhaps cushioned with fine upholstery, invites long hours of reading and study.
Ascending the staircase, the upper floor holds the master bedroom, a grand space with a large, sturdy bed draped in fine linens and plush pillows. A spacious closet or wardrobe provides ample room for clothing and accessories, ensuring the household’s finest garments are kept in order. Of course, the Investigators wardrobe was fairly small compared to what a full family would contain. Nearby, a private bathing chamber contains a sizable wooden tub, often supplied with warm water by servants, and a privy for convenience.
The house also offers a cellar, though it is locked off, for today.
Beyond the walls of the house lies a large garden, flourishing with herbs, flowers, and perhaps a few fruit-bearing trees. It serves as a tranquil escape, a place for contemplation, leisure, or entertaining guests during fair weather. Benches and stone pathways meander through the greenery, inviting strolls through the carefully cultivated landscape.
This big house is more than just a residence—it is a place of refinement, learning, and comfort, providing its inhabitants with both a sanctuary and a symbol of their standing in the world.
The grand house is alive with celebration, its stately halls and expansive gardens filled with the sounds of laughter, music, and lively conversation. The afternoon air, an early fair day (( assured by auguries by a Wilds Cleric having read the forecasts )) carries the tantalizing aromas of a catered feast, prepared by skilled chefs who have spent the day crafting a menu fit for nobility. Outside, long tables are draped in fine linen, laden with platters of roasted meats, fresh fruits, delicate pastries, and an array of fine wines and spiced ciders. Silverware gleams in the light of elegant lanterns, strung between trees and set upon polished stands to bathe the garden in a warm, golden glow.
Servants, dressed in crisp uniforms, glide effortlessly through the gathering, offering trays of delicacies and refilling goblets before they are empty. At the heart of the celebration, a group of musicians performs a lively tune, their melodies filling the day with an air of festivity. A flutist and fiddler lead the ensemble, while a drummer keeps a steady rhythm, encouraging guests to dance upon a cleared stone terrace. Some twirl gracefully in pairs, their laughter ringing through the air, while others clap and stomp in time with the music, caught up in the joyous revelry.
Inside, the house is equally alive with activity. The grand living room has been rearranged to accommodate those who prefer quieter conversation, its chairs and lounges offering comfort for nobles and scholars discussing politics, philosophy, or simply the latest gossip. The library, normally a sanctuary of quiet study, now holds an exclusive gathering where select guests sip aged brandy and share tales of adventure, business, or intrigue.
As the evening deepens, entertainment abounds—an illusionist dazzles a crowd near the garden’s fountain, conjuring shapes of light that dance and swirl in mesmerizing patterns. A troupe of acrobats performs daring feats, leaping and twisting in perfect synchrony, earning cheers and applause from onlookers. A poet stands near the rose-covered trellis, reciting verses of love and heroism to an enraptured audience, while servants move discreetly through the gathering, ensuring no goblet is left unfilled and no plate remains empty.
It is clear that no expense has been spared; every detail has been meticulously planned to ensure the guests' enjoyment. From the finest silk banners draped across the stone archways to the soft cushions placed upon the garden benches, luxury and hospitality are on full display. As laughter, music, and the clinking of glasses fill the night, it is evident that this is no ordinary gathering—it is a statement, a night to be remembered, where joy flows as freely as the wine, and all who attend leave with hearts lightened and spirits lifted.
Aldric mingles through the crowd, dressed in his finest.
