[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

[inlikethebrume]

Or rather because you yourself are intimately familiar with how politics go, you are able to spot those flaws that others may not. I know I would not considering how I am not versed in such matters.

[She could read upon them but mayhap that would just cause her to fall asleep instead. She leaves that to Alphinaud thank you very much.]

As long as you enjoy it, then that in itself is worthwhile.

[It's like reading trashy romance novels for example. Sure they're garbage but if it's something you enjoy, even by ripping it apart in a sense, it's worth it.]

[endsought]

I would suppose there is much truth in that.

[In both enjoying the topic because it's something he's well versed in, and enjoying something is worthwhile in itself.

He motions to her.]

What are the genres you enjoy reading, if I may ask?

[inlikethebrume]

[Well...]

I enjoy most to an extent but...this may sound a little childish considering but, I enjoy faerie tales and myths and legends the most. They were the first things I had read and introduced me to the written word. I would not have my love of reading and tomes if it was not for those stories.