[open] hydaelyn's house for wayward souls

[exarchal]

Who: Anyone!
When: All of November.
Where: The Haven, at the "classy" grade house maintained by some people from the FFXIV cast.
What: It's mingle time. Drop by for a visit, make your own toplevel, maybe ask who that weird old guy sleeping in the yard is. (It's probably crystal grandpa.)
Warnings: Mind FFXIV spoiler warnings in threads!

[ Located past the fanciest manor houses is something a little more modest. The most prominent thing one would notice about it is the front yard, which someone obviously spends some time in, though the cutting of certain bushes is a little close to amateur. More importantly, it looks a little messy but very inviting, and there's almost always the smell of something warm and delicious coming from inside the house. The lush and flowering garden in the back has a recently-scrubbed fountain and running water, as well as a near-permanent host of small birds. Is it magic? Probably. Most of the flowers are roses, though, which are a bit hardier than your usual flowers.

The interior is just as cozy, with a fire in the hearth that's almost always going, and plenty of books loaned or purchased from shops. Furnishings are occasionally sparse but the kitchen is fully-stocked, as is the family room where most people spend their time. The dining table exists and it's nothing fancy, but there's almost always a smorgasbord of fruit and other snacks left out for visitors.

New this month are tiny sigils drawn in faintly glowing paint along the windows and doors. Teleportation wards are in place, as well as soundproofing for each bedroom (ahem), so anyone teleporting directly inside the house will find themselves repelled.

There is a spare housekey under the mat, though, if someone gets locked out. ]

Comments

[wordsinthesoul]

That's not a bad idea. After all, there's sure to be occasions enough for this. Perhaps a celebration, or even simply for a tiem like this. Whereabouts did you go?

[Aymeric… well- it's a start? And useful, in Thancred's opinion.]

[endsought]

A simple shop that specialized in making their own brews. As to be expected, I am hardly disappointed.

[Especially as he takes another sip. He seems pleased with the drink and also with the company.]

What sort of drink do you prefer?

[wordsinthesoul]

Hm. Perhaps I might visit them in the future.

[A good sign, and Thancred relaxes a little more, humming at the question.]

Well- wine is quite nice- a white, perhaps. What of yourself?

[endsought]

I would suppose it depends on what it is paired with, however, I would not turn down a white wine myself.

[So he may be a little pickier, but when you're of his standing, well... he can afford it.]

[wordsinthesoul]

A drink to suit the meal, then? What would you prefer to pair with that- a fish, perhaps?

[He's inclined to take what he can, at times, but he can understand that.]

[endsought]

Fish would be delectable with such a wine.

[Red meats would go well with red wines, he also thinks. But still, this is an intriguing conversation.]

[wordsinthesoul]

[He nods- a good match indeed.]

Would you be interested in trying some of the fish here? I'm quite sure that could turn out to be a gastronomical adventure.