After what could be a long hike up the interior of the mountain, a visitor would find themselves in the housing area of the most perstigious members of the community. There was nothing to distinguish Sai's aerie from any other, so a visitor had to have been personally invited to the home to know which stone and steel door they needed to knock on. Guests invited by Addy would be given the same directions, as Sai was so kind as to let her lovely and socially bouncy sister live with her.
The Common Room
The door swings open, silent on well-oiled hinges, admitting one into a cheerily lit common room. Being the first thing that is seen when entering the Twin’s domain, this room was the most extravagant. Circular, with five doors leading off, it was very spacious and comfortable. Warmed mostly by the furs that hung from the walls and padded the stone floor, there was also the addition of candles and torches for light. For the most part, the fur that adorned the walls was white; fox, rabbit, goat, whatever white fur Sairque could find. The floors sported sheepskin rug, died dark a green, which covered almost wall-to-wall. Simple, yet beautifully carved wooden chairs were scattered around the room, softened by plump white and green cushions, sometimes warm sheepskin blankets draped over the back in case extra warmth was needed. Running along the walls, only interrupted by the doors, was a shelf. More candles, half-repaired harness and saddle pieces, bottles of different herbs and books filled the shelves from end to end. Closets flanked the entrance, for guests A few tables stood next to the chairs, dotted with candles of various colors and all showing much use. Delicate hand-blown glass bowls were also displayed around the area, more for decoration than any practical use. A cream, heavily cushioned couch sat in between the chairs, the dominating feature in the room. Also scattered about were books on healing, history, and geology. Sai's favorite position was lounging on the couch, as that's where the white blankets were, and many books on climbing. Addy's claimed spot was a particularly comfortable and worn chair tilted toward the couch. It was cozy but simple room compared to most in the aeries. But it was where Addy and Sai called home, and where they entertained any guests that might drop in.
The Personal Bathing Chamber
The door that exited off the common room directly across from the front door was the bathroom, and clearly within Aidara’s domain. The moment the door is opened, the eye is assaulted with green, accented with white, from the plush hand-woven, braided carpet to the towels and various other objects that every bathroom needed. Along the walls were more sconces to light when the bathroom was in use, and to add a little warmth.
In the corner, behind a curtain (green, of course, with delicately stitched patterns of white feathers) was the privy, sectioned off from view. Along the same wall was a washing basin carved into the very stone, a piece of glass hanging above it. The women had the luxury of a mirror. Hanging from one side of the mirror was a green silk cloth tied in a bow, while the other side as adorned with simple strips of white silk, all hanging down the side and artfully cut to different lengths.
Against the far wall was the bathtub, and it was luxurious, as it was practically Aidara’s second bedroom. The tub was deep enough that when the women sat down, it rose up to their shoulders. Four feet, shaped like eagle talons, suspended the bath above the stone floor. This kept the water hotter for longer periods of time, since the cold from the rocks weren’t able to pass directly to the water. Two knobs at one end of the bath turned for hot and cold water, also a luxury. Carved into the wall an arm’s reach away from the bath was a shelf, set deep enough into the stone that cakes of soap, bottles of oil and powders were housed there. Candles dotted the ledge, thick rivulets of wax running down the side and gathering at their bases from much use.
Lastly were the towels. Fluffy and large, they sat on their own wooden rack, also secured to the wall. From it, two rows of pegs held four towels each: four green, for white, of course. It was clear which towels belonged to which sister. The bathroom was also pristinely clean.
Sairque's Bedroom
The master bedroom was about twice the size of the two other rooms that adjoined the commons. It had to be to house the beds that Endals were supplied with. The huge stone-framed bed, with about forty-four unneccesary square feet due to the small stature of it's sole occupant, was covered in silk sheets and thick sheepskin hides, all bleached white. All the blankets were neatly made upon rising, and clothes were never left laying in her bedroom. The floor had several luxurious mountain goat hides strewn across it. The assymettrical skins covered with two inch thick layers of pure white fur were ideal for the climate the Inarta lived in. They were perfect for keeping the toes toasty warm after slipping out of bed onto the cold stone floor. At the foot of the bed there was a stone chest shaped from the natural formation, it also had a white mountain goat hide laid over the top, but the lid was thin enough to be lifted with little effort. That was where she kept her clothing, shoes, scarves, all seperated into little compartments that had been formed at the chest's creation. The previous owner had had great reliefs of Mount Skyinarta, Wind Reach, and several flying Wind Eagles carved into the walls. Beneath the artwork, extened a six inch ledge that circled the room on all walls. Several candles were stuck in place in their own wax. All had small mirrors tailored to proper size mounted on the walls behind them, so reflect the light. Every other mirror had a thin, blue stained class covering. Otherwise, the room was neatly barren.
Aidara's Bedroom
One of the doors off the common room belonged to Aidara. Her bedroom was quite a bit smaller than the master bedroom, which belonged to her sister. None the less, it was a very cozy space and housed everything she owned with room to spare.
The door opened to reveal an almost perfectly circular room, a domed ceiling and no window. The walls were carved from the stone of the very mountain itself, giving a roughly-hewn look even though the sharp edges had been buffed away. Thick, sturdy looking sconces were spaced intermittently along the wall, and when lit gave off a cheery glow that banished even the smallest lingering shadow from the room. Furs hung from the wall to stave off the cold that permeated the rocks, a rug on the floor serving the same purpose.
There were only a few pieces of furniture in the room, but the most dominating was definitely the bed. Circular, like a smaller version of the room itself, the bed sat in the exact center of the room. The base was carved from wood and stone, an artful combination of the two making it as beautiful as it was comfortable. Atop the pleasantly plump mattress was a large pile of furs and blankets, pillows strewn about on top. The bed was almost always neatly made, the layers of blankets and furs always carefully arranged, and always in the same order. Although the pillows had no particular order, they did have their place, and they were always in that place. Green was clearly the color of choice, for between the pillows and blankets both there had to be every hue of the color imaginable present in the room. Yet somehow, it color didn’t overwhelm the eye.
To the left of the door, curved to fit snugly against the wall was a dresser. Rather small, for she didn’t own much clothing, the wooden dresser had only two drawers which slid out smoothly at the lightest touch, housing whichever pair of clothing the woman wasn’t wearing at the time. The clothes were always clean and always neatly folded and placed inside.
The right side of the door sported yet another gently curving piece of furniture, but this one was just a simple table. Toiletries, her medicine bottles and pouches, glass hair beads, extra bow strings and bowls for things such as broken fletching’s and nick-knacks were all housed atop this table. Falconry gear, borrowed from the falconer, also sometimes sat atop the table.
Secured to the wall were hooks, two on each side of the table. The ones closest to the door held her coat and bow, boots placed neatly beneath. On the other side hung her traveling sack and her large verity of green, white, yellow and blue scarves.
Everything in the room was always straight and tidy, pristine clean and never out of place (unless she was having a –really- bad day.) Although it was always neat, the room was still comfortable and welcoming, just like the girl who occupied it.
The Spare Room
The second room was easily recognizable as the tack and gear room before the door had even been opened all the way, the scent wafting out was the comforting smell of leather and oil. Wind Eagle saddles were on the square stone protrusions extending from low on the left hand wall. The tree of the saddle sat atop them allowing the leather to keep its shape while stored for long periods. Next to them, the various carrying apparati used with the Eagles were stored. The ones that the Eagles hooked their talons in, the kind that rested right behind the saddle when a single person saddle was in use, and various other litte things for the birds. There was a small leather bag with tools to help groom the birds right on the other side of the saddle bags. Higher up that wall were long stone shelves. The lowest one had two tents, two bundles of sleeping gear, two backpacks full of small bits of equipment like candles, kits, compasses, or quill and paper. The highest one was empty. On the far wall a low table for repairing tack, equipment, or weapons. The wall to the right was clearly made to hold arms, armor, and the associated accessories. There were hooks to hang quivers full of assorted arrows: spots to store extra strings, grips, arrow heads, fletchings; places to store bows and swords and daggers; compartments for oils, cloths, whetstones; neat shelves to store armor. It was mostly empty, however.
The Aerie
Catabasis' nesting chamber was behind the fifth door off the common room, which had a small window, not even the size of Sai's hand, cut into it. When a red cloth was draped over, Catabasis did not want company or wasn't home, with there was not a cloth, he was accepting visitors. Not that many would dare enter Sai's room to see the Eagle without an invitation, it was more for Addy to know when he was out than anything. Inside the room, the floor was rough, with stones scattered around beneath the feathers, stalks, and hides that made up his nest. Tucked away was the stone step Sai could use The view from his bedroom was unparalled by any other outside of Wind Reach. There were a few chimes hanging up for his enjoyment, and on the far wall of the room there was a stone chess set with only one seat. Yeah, so he liked to play chess with his visitors, what of it?
Write up by Aidara |
by Sairque on October 21st, 2010, 5:37 am 
