Strahd_Von_Zarovich
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Lukas the hunter - I'll take him under my roof
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Nzld
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Covenant Concept
I have taken some of the ideas we threw around regarding the covenant proper and drafted up a couple concept illustrations. Let me know what you think, or if there are any particular features that you would like to see added.
I figure initially our sanctums and labs will be house in the main buildings above ground, but would eventually be moved underground with, perhaps, only secret entrances to access that area. I am working on the underground concept at the moment, but will likely have something to show for it in a few days.
Anyway, I figure after we move underground, then we could establish Roman-style baths in one wing of the main building. There would likely be additional buildings for mundane purposes (sheds, stables, barns, etc.) elsewhere on the cliff plateau.
Yair, can you give me some dimensions for the overall cliff?
I have taken some of the ideas we threw around regarding the covenant proper and drafted up a couple concept illustrations. Let me know what you think, or if there are any particular features that you would like to see added.
I figure initially our sanctums and labs will be house in the main buildings above ground, but would eventually be moved underground with, perhaps, only secret entrances to access that area. I am working on the underground concept at the moment, but will likely have something to show for it in a few days.
Anyway, I figure after we move underground, then we could establish Roman-style baths in one wing of the main building. There would likely be additional buildings for mundane purposes (sheds, stables, barns, etc.) elsewhere on the cliff plateau.
Yair, can you give me some dimensions for the overall cliff?
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Nzld
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Have fun with him.Strahd_Von_Zarovich said:
Lukas has, however, been assigned to the expedition (see Volkmar's previous postings on the arrangements). His tracking and wilderness skills are too valuable to leave him sitting in the covenant.
Since you have chosen to play Lukas exclusively, please review his character sheet and background so you have an understanding of his strengths and weaknesses.
Strahd_Von_Zarovich
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Wow ...It's awesome
Strahd_Von_Zarovich
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Nzld said:
Sure thing .. My Malloc is assigned either.
MummyKitty
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Nzld, brilliant design on the covenant!! This brings a tear to Titus's eyes. 
I'll try to post something tonight on the IC thread. Also have been working on ideas for the charter.
Thanks!!
I'll try to post something tonight on the IC thread. Also have been working on ideas for the charter.
Thanks!!
Nzld
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Thanks guys.
Right now, the central "tower" is the primary area for the magi (library, council room, etc.), though lab and sanctums will have to be in one of the large wings just for the amount of space required.
As for the "tower", there is a lot of room for play in its design. With little to no modification to the drawing, it can either be considered a large, single-story domed chamber, or it can be considered two-story. If two-story, we could add a balcony over the external columns, as well.
In my early design, I was actually elevating the windowed-level of the tower so it rose above the roofs of the other wings, providing the wizards a 360-degree view of their surroundings, but to do that would require a 40-50 foot structure (taking roof and foundation into account), and that would be difficult to conceal.
However, there is one caveat there... although the covenant may remain "secret" early on, I firmly doubt that, without magical concealment, we can stay on that cliff, right next to a relatively well-travelled road, and remain unknown for the long term. If we, instead, aren't concerned specifically with remaining hidden, then height constraints need not be too grave a concern. As this is definitely not a fortified structure, we shouldn't need fear a military reprisal. And once the labs and sanctum are secured underground, we may very well be able to pull off the surface structure as simply a fancy villa for affluent scholars with a love of all things Roman.
FYI: For magical enhancements for defense, I was considering having an underground room that brushes close along the bottom edge of the cliff, where the road passes, and have a magical Muto of the earth to allow anyone in the room to "see through" the earth, thus being able to watch the road without being visible themselves. Comments?
Right now, the central "tower" is the primary area for the magi (library, council room, etc.), though lab and sanctums will have to be in one of the large wings just for the amount of space required.
As for the "tower", there is a lot of room for play in its design. With little to no modification to the drawing, it can either be considered a large, single-story domed chamber, or it can be considered two-story. If two-story, we could add a balcony over the external columns, as well.
In my early design, I was actually elevating the windowed-level of the tower so it rose above the roofs of the other wings, providing the wizards a 360-degree view of their surroundings, but to do that would require a 40-50 foot structure (taking roof and foundation into account), and that would be difficult to conceal.
However, there is one caveat there... although the covenant may remain "secret" early on, I firmly doubt that, without magical concealment, we can stay on that cliff, right next to a relatively well-travelled road, and remain unknown for the long term. If we, instead, aren't concerned specifically with remaining hidden, then height constraints need not be too grave a concern. As this is definitely not a fortified structure, we shouldn't need fear a military reprisal. And once the labs and sanctum are secured underground, we may very well be able to pull off the surface structure as simply a fancy villa for affluent scholars with a love of all things Roman.
FYI: For magical enhancements for defense, I was considering having an underground room that brushes close along the bottom edge of the cliff, where the road passes, and have a magical Muto of the earth to allow anyone in the room to "see through" the earth, thus being able to watch the road without being visible themselves. Comments?
Yair
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Good question. I'm not very good with such numbers, I'm afraid.Nzld said:
Taking a wild estimate from your diagram, we need a clifftop plateau about 180x120 meters to contain it with some breathing space, and I just don't see that without a cliff at least, say, 40 meters tall. That's actually larger than what I had in mind, but I think it's still workable and as it let us keep your excellent covenant diagram, I'm happy with it.
Edit: the above numbers are based on an estimate of ~33x62 meters of the covenant, based in turn on an esitamte of ~4 meters for the diameter of the inner-circle defined by the stones. If I'm off, fit to scale...
I attach a picture of the cliff-area. I think it shows well the difference in our graphic skills
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