Session 74
- Start Time: Evening on 27th of Ummindur 1353. Probably around 3.00AM.
- Change to 28th. Festival is on 29th, 30th, and Single-day month of the Autumn Harvest. Starts evening 29th.
- Moretti will want to trigger her plan during the opening ceremony on the 29th. Needs party to be in position to do their part by then.
Ravanelli Estate
Floor Plan and Descriptions
- 2nd/3rd Floor
- Cloakrooms
- There are 3 Cloakrooms at the front-section of the Foyer.
- Each is 1 story tall, with small windows near the ceiling.
- Each have cabinets with coat-racks along the longer wall, with a few shelf lines below where guests can leave hats and other forms of clothing.
- A shoe rack is also included separately.
- A couple of stools for the guests to sit down at when changing is also included, alongside a few mirrors to guests to check their appearance, as well as making the rooms look larger and more luxurious.
- The walls are plastered and painted in beautiful patterns.
- Foyer
- General notes:
- Walls: Wainscoting and plastered, with painted patterns or entire paintings on the wall.
- Wainscoting: wooden panels or planks on the lower portion of the walls. Tends to be a lot of details in them. Thick railing at about waist height, intricately carved and made of luxurious wood
- Wainscoting Depth and Dynamics: The depth created by the panels, along with the dynamics of their design (carvings, moldings, and the overall texture), adds richness and a tactile quality to the room's decor. This method was often used historically to add visual interest and protect walls from wear and damage.
- Engraved Brim: A thick, engraved brim or molding that caps the wainscoting not only enhances the room's visual appeal but also acts as a practical ledge or transition. In your case, integrating handles for hidden doors within this brim is a sophisticated touch that marries the aesthetic with the secretive nature of servant access points.
- Seamless Doors: The idea of making the doors to servant corridors almost seamless with the walls contributes to a clean, uninterrupted look, maintaining the aesthetic integrity of the space while providing necessary functionality. This would have been particularly valued in a grand estate where the seamless integration of service access is essential to the overall elegance.