#1100 Detta's [Frozen Castle] Description Room~ @BTheme:@n The cliche fantasy castle with a curse. Am hoping to build a big stone fortress that is all frozen in ice, complete with its occupants. There will probably be a couple big specially-triggered mobs to defeat and some wandering salespeople around the permiter selling the spoils from the castle. There will be a couple secrets within the zone, and a tragic tale to uncover if the player is so inclined ;). @GPlayers:@n Meant to be for players about level 15 to 20, with some of the perimeter mobs being lower level, and ones deeper and higher within the castle of higher level. Primarily an evil zone. @RLocation:@n The castle is set in the middle of a forest with a river running through it. Note that Indoor flags are deliberately set on outdoor rooms as the zone has its own trigger-run weather messages. @MSecrets:@n None yet, but there will be ;). Will keep posted. @CNote:@n If you have any suggestions, spot any typos, bugs, or weirdnesses, please mudmail me - Detta. :-) All input appreciated! You can also email me at detta@@builderacademy.net East takes you through the other zones I have built here. Down takes you to the starting room of this zone. ~ 11 520 0 0 0 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 1900 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 11800 D5 ~ ~ 0 0 1101 S #1101 A Luminous Path~ Startlingly white compared to the rest of the dark surroundings, this shining path flows like a glowing stream to a massive building of stone on the northern horizon. Southward it winds deeper into the silent grasp of the trees, its path illuminating the forest gently like a ray of moonlight. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 1102 S T 1100 #1102 The White Drawbridge~ This ancient drawbridge lies in the lowered position, covered with layers of fluffy white snow that swirl restlessly about. A cool wind bites at the air, whipping against the stone blocks of the surrounding castle like an angry ghost, beating with futility upon the unyielding fortress walls. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 1103 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 1101 S T 1100 #1103 A Frozen Portcullis~ A jagged toothy gate hangs suspended from the southern part of the ceiling, frozen in place and coated with layers of smooth glassy ice. Spikes hang menacingly down, formed from the stalactites of slowly dripping water, every now and again trembling slightly with the rumbling of thunder outside. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 1116 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 1102 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 1114 S #1104 Stalagmitic Armoury~ Various pieces of armour and weaponry lie embedded in the glassy walls, the metal and ice reflecting light from all around. Frozen stalagmites protrude menacingly from the floor, formed from the dripping of hanging icicles which have since fallen and shattered, leaving tiny shards sprinkled throughout the room. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 1105 D1 A subtle wooden door guards the way, delicately hinged and fitted so that upon closing it is almost seamless. ~ door~ 1 0 1120 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 1116 S #1105 Hall of Legends~ Coloured murals adorn either side of this lengthy hall, their depictions those of fierce battles and strong warriors standing victorious over fallen foe. Amongst the faded illustrations are the likenesses of dragons as well as men, fighting together against some common enemy. Once undoubtedly bright and glorious, the carefully crafted representations are now dull and worn, coated with spidery-thin strands of frost and snow, everything glazed and foggy as if part of some dream world. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 1106 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 1104 S #1106 Lords' Chamber~ Decorated with all the noblest of tapestries and furnishings, this room is sombre and dreary in feel. All is covered in a sheen of white and frozen moisture, the effect being one of almost timeless age. Various archaic board games and glasses of drink lie sculpted in place, cocooned within the same icy curse as the inhabitants themselves. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 1117 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 1105 D3 Smooth and reflective, this perfectly sculpted door glistens with moisture like drops of dew, its delicate appearance and transparency providing a beautiful frame for the surroundings on the other side. ~ glassdoor~ 1 0 1125 S #1107 A Cold Throneroom~ The air hangs damp and chill, heaving softly and whispering as with the breathing of lingering spirits. The towering stone walls and smooth white marble floor can be seen to have given the place a cold regal air, long before its wintery fate. Now only wisps of snow flicker here and there like tendrils of mist, all else still and undisturbed. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D1 A subtle wooden door guards the way, delicately hinged and fitted so that upon closing it is almost seamless. ~ door~ 1 0 1121 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 1117 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 1108 S #1108 A Frosty Dining Hall~ Stretching far to the west, this lengthy corridor is filled with a myriad of dancing coloured lights from some nearby source. The forlorn grey of the surroundings seems almost alive with the movement, flickering here and there as though lit with hundreds of tiny candles, each shimmering with a different hue of the rainbow. ~ 11 24 0 0 0 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 1107 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 1109 S T 1102 #1109 A Frosty Dining Hall~ A high gilded ceiling sparkles with prisms of light from a dazzling chandelier. Emptied of candles, only the shards of crystal and glass remain, each dangling from delicate silver chains and shivering slightly every time the castle reverberates with thunder, tinkling lightly in a fragile contrast to the ominous booms, flooding the lengthy hall with a variety of speckled colours. ~ 11 24 0 0 0 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 1108 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 1118 S T 1102 #1110 A Glacial Music Room~ Bitterly cold, all that remains of melody in this room is the delicate chiming of ice crystals hitting the floor, and the mournful moan of a chill wind that stirs the atmosphere. Miniscule sculpted snowflakes swirl restlessly about the place, making the air sparkle with thousands of frozen particles. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 1118 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 1115 D3 A subtle wooden door guards the way, delicately hinged and fitted so that upon closing it is almost seamless. ~ door~ 1 0 1122 S #1111 Ladies' Chamber~ A cool blue hue illuminates this room, every surface slick and shiny with icy wetness. Elegant chairs stand about, coatings of fluffy snow giving the impression they are padded with cotton wool. A desolate fireplace decorates the western wall, long frosted over and wailing eerily with every movement of the outside wind. Within its recesses, clumps of coal sit never to be used, their dark surfaces speckled with snow as if they were powdered chocolates. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 1115 D1 Smooth and reflective, this perfectly sculpted door glistens with moisture like drops of dew, its delicate appearance and transparency providing a beautiful frame for the surroundings on the other side. ~ glassdoor~ 1 0 1123 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 1112 S #1112 Hall of Forgotten Arts~ The art of old magics and illusions seems to be the focus of this room's adornments. Strange light flickers upon the walls and ceiling from tiny green candles that line the upper border, and yet strangely, the coating of ice and snow shows no sign of melting. Grim eyes watch over the place from ancient tapestries that line either side of the hall, their icy glazed expressions seeming every now and again to shift in the shadows. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 1111 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 1113 S #1113 Fissured Gallery~ Some incredible heat has caused this room to completely splinter, several large spidery cracks sapnning the surfaces of the frozen stone walls and leaving a large crevass splitting its way along the floor. A few masterful paintings remain hung here, but many been smashed upon the floor, pieces of broken silver and glass frames mingling with the shards of ice. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 1112 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 1114 D3 A subtle wooden door guards the way, delicately hinged and fitted so that upon closing it is almost seamless. ~ door~ 1 0 1119 S #1114 Sphalerite Stair~ Made from a dark, glassy mineral, this elegant stair curves eastward, meeting a sister stair in the middle and ascending upward like a towering guardian shadow, its smooth surface covered with an intricate webwork of frost, giving it the appearance of white-veined marble. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 1103 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 1113 D4 ~ ~ 0 0 1134 S T 1136 #1115 Hall of Forgotten Arts~ In a striking tribute to craftsmanship, beautifully cut gems and jewels of every description decorate the walls and silver-gilded ceiling of this hall. Sapphire and azure lend their regal blue hue to the surroundings, contrasting with the pure whiteness of the blanketing snow and creamy irridescent opals that line the length of the walls. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 1110 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 1111 S #1116 Sphalerite Stair~ Black and ominous, a tall metallic stair slopes gracefully westward, joining its path with another stair and continuing up into the high parts of the castle. Dark and metallic, the whole structure shimmers with tiny ice crystals, twinkling like a night sky full of shining stars. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 1104 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 1103 D4 ~ ~ 0 0 1136 S #1117 Hall of Legends~ Softly drifting flakes of snow cover every surface in this stretching corridor. Beneath the layer of almost unblemished white glimpses of the original dark red carpeting can be seen, giving the illusion that the floor is stained with pools of spilt blood. All around, images of fallen heroes glorify the walls, misted with a fine coat of ice that glazes the eyes of the watchful dead. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 1107 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 1106 S #1118 A Frosty Dining Hall~ Shimmering swirls of coloured light twirl about the room like a flurry of snowflakes, filling the place with a sense of fragility despite the immovable presence of the stony walls and the dark brooding tones of the wooden beams high above. An immense ceiling slopes up toward the east, illumination flooding the corridor from the peak of its height. ~ 11 24 0 0 0 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 1109 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 1110 S T 1102 #1119 The Southwest Stair~ Flickering shadows and the silent waving of long abandoned cobwebs are all that decorate this once well-used stair. The frost-coated wood can be seen to be worn in places, from the long ago passing of servants' feet, from the lower staff quarters to the upper noble bedrooms. A subtle wooden door stands settled into the eastern wall. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D1 A subtle wooden door guards the way, delicately hinged and fitted so that upon closing it is almost seamless. ~ door~ 1 0 1113 D4 ~ ~ 0 0 1130 D5 ~ ~ 0 0 1180 S #1120 The Southeast Stair~ Discreetly tucked away, this tiny winding stair is surrounded on all sides by the sombre grey of stonework, leading both up and down, nothing can be seen of the destination on either end. Only black grasping shadows and bitter wind lead the way. A subtle wooden door stands settled into the western wall. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D3 A subtle wooden door guards the way, delicately hinged and fitted so that upon closing it is almost seamless. ~ door~ 1 0 1104 D4 ~ ~ 0 0 1131 D5 ~ ~ 0 0 1179 S #1121 The Northeast Stair~ Hidden away from the nobler parts of the castle, this private little stair extends upward into the upper level, and downward into the lowest floor. A biting breeze whirls its way around the circular chamber stirring the cobwebs and snow. A subtle wooden door stands settled into the western wall. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D3 A subtle wooden door guards the way, delicately hinged and fitted so that upon closing it is almost seamless. ~ door~ 1 0 1107 D4 ~ ~ 0 0 1132 D5 ~ ~ 0 0 1185 S #1122 The Northwest Stair~ Cold and grey, pieces of old dust and debris stir in the disturbed air, floating along with snowflakes down into the deeper parts of the stair. Darkness looms overhead as well, the spiralling wooden planks leading to a higher story of the castle, as well as a lower. A subtle wooden door stands settled into the eastern wall. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D1 A subtle wooden door guards the way, delicately hinged and fitted so that upon closing it is almost seamless. ~ door~ 1 0 1110 D4 ~ ~ 0 0 1133 D5 ~ ~ 0 0 1157 S #1123 Snowy Courtyard~ Silent, and seemingly undisturbed, this entire courtyard is covered in a thick blanket of pure unblemished snow. The skeletal branches of long dead trees reach wearily overhead, as if to catch the delicate snowflakes that flutter continuously down. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 1126 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 1124 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 1127 D3 Smooth and reflective, this perfectly sculpted door glistens with moisture like drops of dew, its delicate appearance and transparency providing a beautiful frame for the surroundings on the other side. ~ glassdoor~ 1 0 1111 S T 1100 #1124 Fountain of Light~ A majestic fountain has been sculpted from a spiral of transluscent sparkling admantine, rising from the very center of the snow-covered grounds. The water that once spilled freely from its pinnacle has frozen solid in place, leaving only shimmering cascades of light and ice, swooping and curving as if part of the sculputre itself, reflecting the wintry surroundings and filling the place with radiance. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 1125 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 1123 S T 1100 #1125 Snowy Courtyard~ Serene and hushed, only the restless whispering of long dead leaves stirs the respectful silence that preserves this place. A smooth layer of glistening white snow covers everything as if thick cream had been poured over the entire yard, silver grasses protruding from the shadowed corners. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 1128 D1 Smooth and reflective, this perfectly sculpted door glistens with moisture like drops of dew, its delicate appearance and transparency providing a beautiful frame for the surroundings on the other side. ~ glassdoor~ 1 0 1106 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 1129 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 1124 S T 1100 #1126 A Forsaken Statuette~ Sparkling citrine crystals cast a slight yellowish hue over the surrounding snow, their fragile beauty decorating the base of a curving amber sculpture that fills this corner of the courtyard. Meant to represent air, one of the four locally worshipped elements, this artwork has no real concrete shape, abstract and formless in an intriguingly beautiful way. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 1123 S T 1100 #1127 A Forsaken Statuette~ Shimmering azurite, and the royal blue of sapphires decorate this prominent sculpture. Towering proudly above the blanched snow and ice of the courtyard, this artwork almost resembles a giant wave. A tribute to water, one of the four locally worshipped elements, a light coating of snowflakes has dulled it considerably, subtle patterns of silver frost weaving their way across its smooth surface. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 1123 S T 1100 #1128 A Smashed Statuette~ An awesome sculpture once stood here, as evidenced by the smatterings of ruby and red beryl that still adorn the ground like drops of blood. A round metal base stands in the midst of the snow, upon which the artwork would have once stood, apparently a tribute to one of the four locally worshipped elements. Completely destroyed now, only the tiniest scarlet gems remain frozen in the surrounding ice, evidence of the desecrated statue that once stood proudly here. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 1125 S T 1100 #1129 A Forsaken Statuette~ Smooth rocks of green malachite, and expertly cut emeralds make up the razor lines and geometric shapes of this large regal sculpture. Fashioned as a tribute to earth and soil, one of the four locally worshipped elements, this artwork is still stunning despite the slight icy cracks that marr its surface like pale scars. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 1125 S T 1100 #1130 Upper Part of the Southwest Stair~ A chill air circulates slowly here, moaning as it brushes against the ice-frosted stone walls and creaking the cold wood of the stairs that descend below. Only darkness can be seen, and the odd glimmer of a drifting snowflake. A subtle wooden door stands settled into the eastern wall, and a strangely artifical looking tapestry lies to the north. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D0 A subtle tapestry guards the way, delicately hung and fitted so that upon closing the passage beyond cannot be seen. ~ tapestry~ 1 0 1154 D1 A subtle wooden door guards the way, delicately hinged and fitted so that upon closing it is almost seamless. ~ door~ 1 0 1139 D5 ~ ~ 0 0 1119 S #1131 Upper Part of the Southeast Stair~ A black chasm yawns below, only the fragile winding wood of the stairs offering the hope of a safely descending passage. Cold air whimpers as it circulates wearily, stirring the dust and snowflakes endlessly about this tiny enclosed space. A subtle wooden door stands settled into the western wall, and a strangely artifical looking tapestry lies to the north. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D0 A subtle tapestry guards the way, delicately hung and fitted so that upon closing the passage beyond cannot be seen. ~ tapestry~ 1 0 1156 D3 A subtle wooden door guards the way, delicately hinged and fitted so that upon closing it is almost seamless. ~ door~ 1 0 1151 D5 ~ ~ 0 0 1120 E tapestry~ A subtle tapestry guards the way to the north, delicately hung and fitted so that upon closing the passage beyond cannot be seen. ~ S #1132 Upper Part of the Northeast Stair~ Dark, dreary boards and the cool grey of stone descend into shadow below, a slight creaking echoing from beneath as though some apparition wandered invisibly here. Tiny specks of snow float in the chilled air, a sense of silence and secrecy lingering here. A subtle wooden door stands settled into the western wall. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D3 A subtle wooden door guards the way, delicately hinged and fitted so that upon closing it is almost seamless. ~ door~ 1 0 1147 D5 ~ ~ 0 0 1121 S #1133 Upper Part of the Northwest Stair~ A mournful silence seems to envelop this hidden-away corner of the castle. A neglected wooden stair descends steeply below, a path for the resident servants to take discreetly as they went about their duties, although now it seems nothing lingers but the cobwebs. A subtle wooden door stands settled into the eastern wall. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D1 A subtle wooden door guards the way, delicately hinged and fitted so that upon closing it is almost seamless. ~ door~ 1 0 1143 D5 ~ ~ 0 0 1122 S #1134 Sphalerite Stair~ Tiny strands of frozen webbing decorate the black shimmering surface of this regal stair. Carved by some meticulous craftsman, its surface is perfectly smooth and its stone of the highest quality. Its dark presence stands out strikingly to the rest of the sparkling room, a solitary shadow amongst light and snow. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 1135 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 1139 D5 ~ ~ 0 0 1114 S #1135 A Snow-covered Windlass~ A large barrel-shaped contraption lies on its side, wound around with thick metal chain that extends to the drawbridge far below. A massive crank protrudes from the side, webbed with frost and ancient cobwebs, evidence of its neglect for many years. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 1138 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 1136 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 1137 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 1134 S #1136 Sphalerite Stair~ Sleek and dark as frozen oil, a tall stair swoops gracefully to the icy floor below, its black reflective surface contrasting with the purity of the ice and snow that coat the rest of the surroundings. A tiny tinkling sound echoes throughout the place, as small ice shards crack and shatter with the booms of outside thunder. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 1151 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 1135 D5 ~ ~ 0 0 1116 S #1137 Freezing Balcony~ Glassy and dangerous, the peril of remaining long on this high balcony is increased further by the angry winds that whip and howl against it, physical forces lashing at the castle as if an army of ghosts were battering to get in. The years of constant abuse are evidenced on the weary stone walls, which although sturdy, are cracked and broken in several places. Far in the distance, a jagged mountain blazes with fire and smoke, a red glow facing the castle as if it were being watched. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 1135 S T 1100 #1138 A Chilly Oratory~ Breathlessly cold, this room is gleaming with white marble tiles and sharp icicles. A large altar stands in the center of the room, shrouded with a deep layer of snow, although shadows of books can be seen concealed beneath. A low rhythmic sound of murmuring fills the room, as if ghosts still chanted their prayers here. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 1135 S #1139 Icicle-adorned Hall~ Filled with light and a misty chill, this long hall extends to the north, a collection of doors visible along the western side. Large cones of ice hang suspended from the ceiling like glittering fangs, a cold feel of menace emanating from the very structure of the castle, as if it were laying deliberately and deceptively motionless. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 1140 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 1134 D3 A subtle wooden door guards the way, delicately hinged and fitted so that upon closing it is almost seamless. ~ door~ 1 0 1130 S #1140 Icicle-adorned Hall~ Long and forlorn, the size of this hall only emphasizes its emptiness. Clear jagged spikes of ice dangle from above, shimmering with light and vibration. Sparkles of frost drift wearily in the air, settling on every surface like ancient dust. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 1141 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 1139 S #1141 Icicle-adorned Hall~ A thousand glassy spears protrude from the ceiling, poised as though about to strike. The air is still, and yet the icicles seem to shiver tensely, their glistening surfaces cracking here and there. Splinters break and fall, a perpetual rain of glass tinkling against the frozen floor. Wooden doors stand against the north and west. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D0 A simple wooden door fits nicely into its stonework frame, offering privacy. ~ door~ 1 0 1142 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 1140 D3 ~ door~ 1 0 1153 S #1142 The Lady's Sitting Room~ Smooth and soft with layers of delicate puffy snow, this room looks as though it has been vacant for many years, an unnatural stillness suffocating the air, and the unblemished surfaces of snowflakes and dust betraying a long abandonment. A few indiscernible pieces of furniture lie formless and frozen beneath the ice, and what once must have been magnificent tapestries hang stiff and glazed against the walls, watching forlornly over the place. A wooden door stands to the south. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 1143 D2 A simple wooden door fits nicely into its stonework frame, offering privacy. ~ door~ 1 0 1141 S #1143 The Lady's Garderobe~ Long, snow-covered shelves run along the walls of this room, stacked with piles of neatly folded clothing. A few wooden mannequins stand half-dressed here and there, frozen in place and ghost-like in the eerie abandoned cold. Sequins and embroidered jewels glitter through the snow and ice as though the last flickering embers of a slow dying fire. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 1144 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 1142 D3 A subtle wooden door guards the way, delicately hinged and fitted so that upon closing it is almost seamless. ~ door~ 1 0 1133 S #1144 The Lady's Bower~ This entire spacious room is decorated with cool hues of cream and silver as if moonlit. A slight frosting of ice adds to this illusion, making every regal surface glisten and twinkle as if bejewelled with stars. Beautiful but sorrowful, the atmosphere is cold and haunted, filled with the murmurings of restless whispers. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D1 A subtle crack along the wall reveals the outline of a hidden door. ~ hiddendoor hid hidden door~ 1 1126 1145 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 1143 S T 1118 #1145 A Glittering Secret Chamber~ Frosty air circulates the room slowly, delicate snowflakes drifting aimlessly in through small slitted windows. White candles line the ice-veined walls and frozen petals lie brittle on the floor, remnants of the romantic atmosphere that must have once existed here. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D1 A subtle crack along the wall reveals the outline of a secret door. ~ secretdoor door secret sec~ 1 1127 1146 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 1152 D3 A subtle crack along the wall reveals the outline of a hidden door. ~ hiddendoor hid hidden door~ 1 1126 1144 S T 1118 #1146 The Lord's Solar~ Large and forlorn, this room has been draped in earthy tones of green and russet brown. The bright sheen of intruding snow seems an unnatural and unwelcome lightening of the place. The solemn mood here almost calls for darkness, and the walls themselves seem to grumble with displeasure. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 1147 D3 A subtle crack along the wall reveals the outline of a secret door. ~ secretdoor door secret sec~ 2 1127 1145 S T 1118 #1147 The Lord's Garderobe~ Snow-capped spikes protrude from the walls, each hung with regal garments and robes. Dark shadows cast eerily about from several wooden clothes dummies, each frozen in place as if dutifully guarding the room. Lower shelves contain leather shoes and accessories, all protectively encased in thick ice. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D1 A subtle wooden door guards the way, delicately hinged and fitted so that upon closing it is almost seamless. ~ door~ 1 0 1132 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 1148 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 1146 S #1148 The Lord's Study~ Although whitewashed with snow, this room smells earthy and fresh, as if it were part of a forest, wet with dew. Long-ingrained aromas of spice and smoked herb linger subtly in the air, mixed with animal musks. Hunter's trophies line the walls, antlers reaching like icicle-covered trees from the periphery. A wooden door stands to the south. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 1147 D2 A simple wooden door fits nicely into its stonework frame, offering privacy. ~ door~ 1 0 1149 S #1149 Hall of Stalactites~ The ceiling here has sunk significantly, bowed low under the pressure of building snow. As a result, the dangling icicles reach almost to the floor, making passage difficult, and causing it to seem as if the hall were literally gripped in winter's jaws. Wooden doors stand to the north and east. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D0 A simple wooden door fits nicely into its stonework frame, offering privacy. ~ door~ 1 0 1148 D1 ~ door~ 1 0 1155 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 1150 S #1150 Hall of Stalactites~ Coated with a moist sheen of frozen water, the entire hall shimmers slightly, glowing as if with an internal light. The surface of the walls and ceiling are smooth and blemish-free, the only thing of note being the spears of ice that dangle precariously from above, threatening to fall and shatter at any moment. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 1149 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 1151 S #1151 Hall of Stalactites~ High above the floor, a long ceiling stretches northward, curving gently where it meets the walls so that the entire corridor resembles an archway. The smooth design is strangely contrasted by the collection of sharp spikes that hang menacingly, quivering every now and again as if about to drop. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 1150 D1 A subtle wooden door guards the way, delicately hinged and fitted so that upon closing it is almost seamless. ~ door~ 1 0 1131 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 1136 S #1152 An Arctic Aumbry~ Ancient prayers murmur softly in the echoing groans of this room, wooden beams creaking with age and the weight of falling snow. Icicles hang tremulously from various cracks in the ceiling, drops of water dangling like tears from their frozen tips, suspended in time. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 1145 D4 ~ ~ 0 0 1190 S #1153 Crystalline Chamber of the Princess~ Smooth cascades of frozen water flow over every surface in this room, caught motionless and sparkling for indefinite time. Cool blue shadows shift in the darker recesses, reflective surfaces of ice throwing any speck of light into a thousand different dancing shards. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D1 ~ door~ 1 0 1141 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 1154 S #1154 Wintry Privy~ A perpetual winter lingers here, soft white snowflakes twirling lazily in the air, mingling with sparkles of stirring dust. Against the western side of the wall, low shelving holds a covered privy. Fortunately, the murky water splashed around it has long since frozen. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 1153 D2 A subtle tapestry guards the way, delicately hung and fitted so that upon closing the passage beyond cannot be seen. ~ tapestry~ 1 0 1130 S #1155 A Glassy Guestroom~ Elegant and airy, this large room has been decorated with crystal and silver birch. The pale wood has been used to frame the room and fashion its furnishings, made even brighter by a soft carpetting of snow. Slender candle-holders reach from the walls, offering warmth that no longer exists. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 1156 D3 ~ door~ 1 0 1149 S #1156 A Bitterly Cold Privy~ Of modest size, this room may have once felt cozy, its multiple candles and warm hues of wood overcome with thick blankets of snow. Despite its clean apperance, an unpleasant smell wafts about the place. This seems to emanate more strongly from a square block sitting against the eastern wall, a thick frozen board covering the hole on top of it. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 1155 D2 A subtle tapestry guards the way, delicately hung and fitted so that upon closing the passage beyond cannot be seen. ~ tapestry~ 1 0 1131 S #1157 Lower Part of the Northeast Stair~ Dank and dreary, the stones here creak as if weighed down with an unbearable burden. Slivers of ice glisten here and there amongst the cobwebs like tears and a frozen spider hangs forlornly in the gloom, casting an eerie shadow against the wall. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 1158 D4 ~ ~ 0 0 1122 S #1158 A Frozen Kitchen~ Incandescent ice coats everything in this kitchen with a glossy shine, each crystalline surface twinkling blue and silver. From the ceiling, large metal hooks hang ominously, probably once hung with spices and meats, now only cruel and glinting in the cold silence. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 1159 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 1161 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 1157 S #1159 A Silver Scullery~ All of the kitchen utensils and cutlery appear to be stored here, silver spoons and plates bejewelled with ice. Pots and pans lie piled in rows on the wide wooden shelving, polished and gleaming. A few unwashed pieces lie abandoned in the corner, frozen pieces of food stuck forever in place. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 1160 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 1158 S #1160 A Chilled Pantry~ Lined with shelves and cobwebs, this large pantry is filled with all kinds of foodstuffs. Apples, pears, and plums lie sugar-dusted with snow, breads and cheeses silver-shrouded and sparkling. Onions and garlic hang frozen from the ceiling, and on the floor are piled turnips and potatoes. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 1159 S #1161 A Frozen Kitchen~ Eerie and silent, this large room is coated all around with ice, as if a flood cascaded through here at some point before freezing. Every surface is gleaming and slippery, a large chopping counter extending from here into the east, its partially-chopped contents long since buried in snow. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 1158 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 1162 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 1164 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 1187 S #1162 A Frozen Kitchen~ Brutally cold, the air here is filled with a moist fog, swirling about the place as if stirred by ghosts. A cold light fills the place, every icy surface giving off a lustrous hue, as if lit by some strange magic. A long chopping counter extends from this room into the west, shrouded with snow and dust. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 1163 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 1161 S #1163 A Blustery Buttery~ A strange wind whips about this storage room, clinking and clanging against the bottles and barrels that lie here, as if a ghost was rattling its chains. Powdered butts of beer stand against the walls, shrouded in deep layers of snow, and scattered shards of glass lie sprinkled across the floor, along with frozen droplets of wine. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 1162 S #1164 Collapsing Corridor~ The ceiling of this corridor bows along the middle, stooped under the pressure of thick ice and snow. The stone walls are silver-grey and coated with a fine sheen of dust, threads of spider webbing drifting like living tendrils from the walls. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 1161 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 1165 S #1165 The Servants' Lounge~ This room appears to have been quite cozy at one point, dark hues of wood and animal furs generously adorning the place. The wood however, has become silver-veined with frost, overhead rafters hung with glittering stalactites. The furs that would have once been soft and warm, are frozen brittle, each fine hair a needle of ice. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 1164 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 1166 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 1168 S #1166 Bards' Retreat~ The resting place of the bards and poets, this room is filled with musical instruments and basic props. A fine smattering of hay carpets the area, though the arctic temperature has frozen it, making it seem as if the floor was overlaid with sparkling gold. Old scrolls and storybooks lie piled against the walls, their contents forever sealed in ice. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 1167 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 1165 S #1167 Seamstresses' Corner~ Pieces of clothing and fabric are hung from clotheswires, making this little corner seem sheltered and private. Here must have been where the women gathered to sew and gossip, small stools standing powdered with snow as if cushioned. Various knitting and sewing needles lie strewn about, glistening brightly amongst splinters of ice. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 1166 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 1169 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 1168 S #1168 A Snowed-in Roasting Pit~ Although bitterly cold now, this room shows all the signs of having once been filled with blasting heat. Smoke and soot have been preserved in the ice-coated walls, making every surface black and glossy as ink. A large firepit lies abandoned to snow and ash, an unidentifiable carcass still suspended on a spit above it. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 1165 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 1167 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 1180 S #1169 A Cracked Corridor~ Ancient stone creaks and groans under the weight of the castle, the strain of it visibly cracking several of the bricks. Bright blossoms of ice spring from the fissures, further compromising the strength of these corridors, a low painful moan echoing down its length. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 1170 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 1167 S #1170 A Crumbling Corridor~ Pieces of stonework are slowly crumbling from the ceiling and walls, piles of powdered brick mingling with the layers of snow and dust here. Veins of ice run shimmering down the length of the corridor, filling the place with fragile incandescent light. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 1171 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 1178 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 1169 S #1171 A Whispering Corridor~ Hushed and dreary, this corridor flickers subtly as if lit with blue fire, sparkles of colour reflecting in the solid ice that coats its walls. Whispering echoes travel down the length of this tunnel, stirring the few tufts of plant life that grow amongst the cracked stone, cobwebs fluttering forlornly. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 1173 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 1177 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 1170 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 1172 S #1172 Steward's Room~ Glistening wetly with frost and dewy moisture, the whole room glistens brightly. This place is richly and regally decorated, only the finest woods and tapestries adorning the walls. A dark crimson rug lays upon the stone floor, frozen into place with black glossy ice. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 1171 S #1173 Corridor of Shadows~ The dark walls bow low as if hunched, meeting together in the wide arching structure of this corridor. Large tufts of moss and bracken spring out here and there from the fissures in the wall, their black shadows reaching like skeletal hands across the white carpetted snow. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 1176 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 1171 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 1174 S #1174 Priest's Chamber~ This pale, spacious room is filled with a holy glow, sparkling facets of ice casting rays of brightness about the place as if lit by celestial lights. Silver threads of cobweb and dust dance lazily in the breeze, catching the light and glimmering like strands of angel's hair. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 1173 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 1175 S #1175 Treasury~ Thick white snow shrouds this entire room, as if to conceal the treasures beneath. Piles of gold and gems glint subtly beneath their icy veil, glowing warmly like dying embers. Rich hues of ruby and emerald dance in the light, rays of prismic colour washing over the walls. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 1174 S #1176 Keeper of the Dungeon~ This granite room glowers with a strange menace, as if an evil presence watched over it from the shadows. Dark wood, and cruel glinting metal make up the furnishings, even darker shadows flickering from some unnatural light source. The air is chill, but colder than one would expect from mere ice and snow. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 1181 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 1173 S #1177 Healer's Abode~ The air here is crisp and fresh, cool breezes subtly refreshing as they sigh through the room. An azure glow fills the room with soothing light, frozen crystalline patterns decorating the walls and floor, traced with delicate, invisible fingers. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 1171 S #1178 Servants' Sleeping Quarters~ Piles of blankets and linen lie discarded here, fresh layers of white puffy snow making the place appear cozier than the chill air allows. Feathery snowflakes drift lazily from the ceiling, an occasional glimmering shard of ice tinkling as it shatters on the floor. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 1179 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 1170 S #1179 Lower Part of the Southeast Stair~ A chasm yawns blackly overhead, the stair winding around so that its destination cannot be seen. An unnatural darkness seems to grip this little corner, as if it were bathed in the shadow of some unseen entity. A faint breeze rustles uneasily around the walls, hushing and whispering through the crevasses. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 1178 D4 ~ ~ 0 0 1120 S #1180 Lower Part of the Southwest Stair~ Curving stone walls hide any view of the upper stair, only strange shadows can be seen casting their darkness upon the stone floor. The creaking of the castle's foundation echoes loudly in this space, the stones grey and bent as old men, complaining at the weight and bitter cold. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 1168 D4 ~ ~ 0 0 1119 S #1181 Misty Dungeon~ The forlorn grey of this corridor is made even more despondent by the cool droplets of mist that float aimlessly here. The ground is shiny with translucent puddles of ice, and specks of dust sparkle amongst the darkness like tiny stars in an ocean of cold, black hopelessness. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 1183 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 1176 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 1182 S #1182 Blood-spattered Cell~ Bright splatters of blood blossom from the walls and floor, preserved in sparkling ice as though the room was decorated with ruby gems. Darker crimson and black stains underlay the red, evidence of many forgotten victims passing through here, lost to torture and grief. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 1181 D5 ~ ~ 0 0 1186 S #1183 Dungeon of Tears~ Sorrow weighs heavy in the air, low despairing moans rumbling through the stone, and a biting chill permeates the place. Frozen icicles hang jagged from the ceiling, twinkling droplets dangling from their tips like everlasting tears. Subtle shudders rack the walls and floor every now and again, as if the place itself were weeping. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 1185 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 1181 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 1184 S #1184 A Haunted Prison Cell~ Soft whispering voices waft through the air here, stirring shadows and glimmers of light that writhe upon the icy walls as if trying to escape. Gentle breezes shift unnaturally in the near silence, as if ancient ghosts were still breathing in the darkness, or pacing away the time. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 1183 S #1185 Lower Part of the Northeast Stair~ The deepest part of a long winding stair, the atmosphere here is especially heavy, and the air numbingly cold. Low creaks and groans echo overhead, as if someone were perpetually walking up and down. Delicate tendrils of webbing flutter from the walls, grasping at anything that passes. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 1183 D4 ~ ~ 0 0 1121 S #1186 The Oubliette~ Cramped and dark, this room is a place where one could pass out of all memory. It appears to be nothing more than a chasm in the earth, a yawning grave for the living. Only damp, frozen soil closes in around, and above narrow iron grating offers the only glimpse of light. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D4 ~ ~ 0 0 1182 S #1187 Underground Passage~ Damp and dank with mildew, a thick mouldy smell clings to every surface of this miserable tunnel. Sprouts of blue and green fungus blossom from the ice, continuing to thrive despite the biting chill. The ground is dark with dirt and dust that has muddied, frozen into black slush. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 1161 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 1189 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 1188 S #1188 The Well-House~ This flimsy wooden shed creaks as the winds buffet it, swaying slightly from side to side in the perpetual storm. A deep well is buried in the ground, surrounded with a low stone wall. Within, the water has turned mostly to ice, but a shadowy stirring motion can still be seen beneath, as if something were moving in those dark waters. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 1187 S T 1100 #1189 Dove-Cote~ A wirey cage stands hung with trembling cobwebs and icicles. Inside, clusters of birds sit huddled together as if for warmth, although they have already been frozen solid. Their glazed eyes are sorrowful and knowing, as if they have never accepted their fate. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 1187 S T 1100 #1190 High in a Castle Tower~ This circular stone tower creaks and groans wearily, seeming almost to sway as the winds buffet it violently from outside. A small oval window offers a bleak view over the wintry terrain, and overhead, tendrils of cobweb hang from a long-abandoned hatch. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D4 This wooden hatch has been left to fall into disrepair, mould and ice rendering the wood almost rotten. ~ hatch~ 2 0 1191 D5 ~ ~ 0 0 1152 S #1191 On Top of the Castle~ This tower feels cold and dreary, unprotected from the elements that howl around the castle. Continuous storms rage and clash overhead, casting the stone here in alternating hues of black and silver. The wind wails loudly, making its presence unescapable as it whips frantically around. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 D5 This wooden hatch has been left to fall into disrepair, mould and ice rendering the wood almost rotten. ~ hatch~ 2 0 1190 S T 1100 #1199 Room for Trigs~ This room is just to hold a mob that can put things into containers for certain quests. Please don't edit or delete it as it will stop some of the triggers working or cause errors. ~ 11 8 0 0 0 0 S $~