Jovik moves silently to the arched stairs that curve up in a shambolic resemblance of what was probably once a very nice staircase. He stands, listens, and catches nothing but the wind and the sound of the strange carrion that appear to dot the land outside. He cranes his head and listens harder. He picks up the sound of the sea below, and the sighing creaks of an old house, but nothing else. From outside the mansion looked to have one more storey, but there were also windows in the roof, so clearly also an attic level. As he stands there listening, his companions stand in silence, looking around at their strange surroundings.
OOC: I am going to describe the areas labelled as B3 and B4 on the map, as you can see them from where you are due to the open plan.
B3: A rather gruesome antique—what appears to be a mummified monkey
head—hangs on the northern wall here. A bellpull extends from the
monkey’s gaping mouth. A ratty throw rug partially obscures a foul stain
of dark-colored mold on the floor.
B4: Beyond the rug the room opens out. A large mahogany table surrounded by high-backed chairs sits in this room. The table is covered by a moldy white cloth, and a cobweb-choked chandelier hangs from the ceiling above. Twin fireplaces loom to the west, while to the east, a bank of stained glass windows obscures what could have been a breathtaking view of the Lost Coast. each of the windows depicts a stylized monster rising out of smoke pouring from an intricate seven-sided box covered with spiky runes. From north to south are depicted a gnarled and tangled tree with an enraged face, an immense hook-beaked bird with sky-blue and gold plumage, a winged centaur-like creature with a lion’s lower body and a snarling woman’s upper torso, and a deep blue squid-like creature with evil red eyes.
OOC: I am happy for whatever progression. Up, forward, through doors, whatever. Just let me know and I will progress things, and don't worry - there isn't a wrong choice - this house if FULL OF FUN (well, at least for me!) Also there will definitely be no update tomorrow as I am out very late.
