[Location] Chateau de Maelv

[Erenthril Mael'tharias]

Chateau de Maelv

hateau de Maelv stood at the crest of a hill fifty-five acres away from the nearest beacon of civilization, alone and secluded, nestled happily by itself overlooking the Eastern coast of the Great Sea. A small, perfectly laid stoned path of varying size and design was molded neatly to construct a winding road that petered out into the main avenues and highways leading out from Jaedaxia’s northern gate. There were no signs, no markings, and no descriptions that hinted at the bounty that lay at the end of the road; merely a few secluded trees purposely thinned to illustrate that such a path existed, and could be taken for those willing to follow the paved pathway around the bend and through the coastal spruce forests.

The Chateau itself was a blazing example of the empirical might and power its owner possessed; unlike the other Chateaus of old, Chateau de Maelv possessed a unique architectural style never before seen in any modern construction within the Empire. Its design was oddly reminiscent of its owner; softly curved, overhanging stone ceilings and exterior walls of large, ornate glass panes made for an odd and completely unique look, add to the fact that the interior and frontal design was carved completely out of a creative blend of black and white marble, and the esteemed value of the Chateau drifted into the millions. Perched atop a large cliff, the stone inlaid path travelled through a simple cottage-like stone gate with wooden hinges before curving up four large terraces measuring two feet in height each, verdant emerald grass lawns neatly mowed and trimmed to the epitome of precision. A few trees dotted the terraces, as well as a myriad of colorful flowers – even in the depths of winter – while the obtuse monolithic foyer and entry hall opened up for its guests.

Chateau Maelv was similar to that of a shell, with its sloped downward ceilings and smooth accents curving the walls – few straight corners or ninety degree angles existed in this architectural anomaly. It towered above its guests, jutting above the hilltop a staggering three stories tall, with a wine cellar and superlative basement located underneath to serve as the obligatory fourth floor. It boasted an impressive sixty-five thousand square footage of actual living space, comprised in twenty-five rooms. A series of white marble steps led up to the intimidating towering mahogany doors, and seven sets of pillars arched overheard, spiraling all the way up the third floor balcony for added support and grandeur.

The interior itself possessed an impressive twenty five rooms, many of which were centered geometrically around the center point of the Chateau. Several offered beachfront views of the Great Sea and scenic balconies overlooking the crisp ocean waves. A soft waterfall had been enchanted atop the roof of the house and ran off into the sea itself, trickling over the dome of the observatory and down the Eastern side of the Chateau and over the gaping maw of the hangar itself, making for a pleasant and tranquil backdrop to the modern architecture uncommonly placed this far north of the Hinterland. Upon the Chateau’s grounds sas a greenhouse constructed entirely of glass and a menagerie that housed both horses and hunting birds.


The Chateau was the living, breathing example of lavish luxury; quiet money well invested into a large yet cozy abode. The first floor of the Chateau boasted an impressive foyer with two grand stairwells spiraling up to the second floor, complete with a Ball Room to the immediate left and an impressive library to the immediate right. Further within the center of the first floor laid the kitchen and dining room, as well as two rooms allotted for servant tables likewise adjoined and attached. A hallway looped around and gave access to the Drawing Room and Study, as well as an impressive five guest bedrooms often made available to those whom visited. Entry into the wine cellar was also made through a door located at the back of the house, sloping in a downwards accent coupled by a series of stairs. Entry way into the airship hangar and workshop located beneath the Chateau and in the depths of the Cliffside was at the back of the cellar; but no doors hinted at an easy access.

The second floor of the Chateau housed the second study, as well as the balcony that overlooked the Ball Room. Opposite of that was the library’s own second floor, complete with a miniature staircase of lesser proportions than the Grand Hall which bade for easy access up and down the dwelling of knowledge. A center hall that delved into the back of the shell-like design offered entry into the Master Bedroom and the second Drawing Room, as well as an additional four guest bedrooms here where the more prominent guests of the host stayed. A doorway to the back led to the observatory upstairs, currently empty and without equipment – albeit an impressive look at the heavens above, nonetheless.

Dipped in the fondu of lavish tastes, Chateau de Maelv was considered by many to be a smaller representative sample of the luxury the Imperial Palace enjoys, rival to the fabled de Lyles themselves.

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