The Grounds:
The grand expanse of the lawn rolls gently down to the stone
fence as two large trees of oak keep watchful eyes on the house and
the streets of Rhydin that run before it. An ash tree leans close to
the house to the left, large and overwhelming, the tree sings with
the wind, another soul to guard the treasures that belong to the
Blood. A willow tree waves forlorn branches in the wind from its
resting place in the center of the immense lawns. Old wooden hands,
gnarled and bent, clutch a piece of blank parchment, the message
long ago lost to the sands of time. Only the lone shadow of words
can still be seen upon the papers weathered face.
To the Back of the House:
Following the balcony around to the back one will come upon the
gardens and the lake. The gardens are a visual splendor, well kept
as were they designed in their makings, each offers up a style and
emotion that is uniquely their own. The sound of the fountains
gently splashing can be heard through out the gardens, a soothing,
calming addition that is welcome on days of heavy stress. A
multitude of benches made of wood are scattered about, resting
places for the weary.
A path leads down to the lake where a boat house is nestled aside
a wide pier. Across the lake one can make out the house that the
Vladslace have built, elegant and spectacular, it invites with its
image alone. A forest lies to the north, wild and untamed, with the
steep cliffs of Rhydin overlooking the crashing sea just beyond.
Sights and Points of Special Interest:
To the extreme right of the property can be found the crypt, a
resting place for the dead of the Blood. It was originally built as
a tribute to Sabat the Black Knight, but since his rebirth and his
dishonorable behavior towards the Family it has become a dedication
to the Bloods instead.
Inside Onyx:
The interior of the House is more overwhelming then the exterior.
Graced with marble and heavy with wood, the ground floor is the
perfect vision of resplendent grandeur. Falling over the edge of
opulent decadence, heavy draperies cover the French doors, Elven
brocade and silk tickle the eyes with color where ever they may
roam. Wet bars can be found in almost every room, all sporting the
stock of the Bloods. Offices as well as the kitchen and three
parlors are easily accessible from the main hall. A message board is
posted on the wall in the great hall, littered with information from
the present to the past. The wide staircase, lavish and intricately
decorated with carved wood, rises to the floors above. Its hand
railings slick and shiny marble chiseled to sit exactly atop the
carved masterpiece. To the back of the ground floor is located the
indoor pool and hot tub, as well as a dueling arena where the Bloods
may practice any type of combat.
Private Quarters:
Up the stairs are the private chambers of the Bloods. ((This is
under constant construction, if you really wanna know more about the
house and the private quaurtes, read our board on AOL.)) |
