<div style="text-align:center;]<span style="font-size:10pt;]Mind your feet, heed your mind, </span>[/align]<div style="text-align:center;]<span style="font-size:10pt;]A path less traveled taken. </span>[/align]<div style="text-align:center;]<span style="font-size:10pt;]Off you go, oft to stumble, </span>[/align]<div style="text-align:center;]<span style="font-size:10pt;]Wandering, weary—vacant. </span>[/align]<div style="text-align:center;]
[/align]<div style="text-align:center;]<span style="font-size:10pt;]Pass beyond the moaning door, </span>[/align]<div style="text-align:center;]<span style="font-size:10pt;]Beyond the aching leer. </span>[/align]<div style="text-align:center;]<span style="font-size:10pt;]Stay while, rest your feet, </span>[/align]<div style="text-align:center;]<span style="font-size:10pt;]Enjoy the quaking queer. </span>[/align]<div style="text-align:center;]
[/align]<div style="text-align:center;]<span style="font-size:10pt;]Music we have much of, </span>[/align]<div style="text-align:center;]<span style="font-size:10pt;]Witches and warlocks. </span>[/align]<div style="text-align:center;]<span style="font-size:10pt;]Spirits like to sing, </span>[/align]<div style="text-align:center;]<span style="font-size:10pt;]As goblins boil-toil pots. </span>[/align]<div style="text-align:center;]
[/align]<div style="text-align:center;]<span style="font-size:10pt;]Misty hands will prod-molest, </span>[/align]<div style="text-align:center;]<span style="font-size:10pt;]Will poke and grip or grab </span>[/align]<div style="text-align:center;]<span style="font-size:10pt;]Plasma-white to ever strike, </span>[/align]<div style="text-align:center;]<span style="font-size:10pt;]New life to trod the lab. </span>[/align]<div style="text-align:center;]
[/align]<div style="text-align:center;]<span style="font-size:10pt;]We are never ever short for guests, </span>[/align]<div style="text-align:center;]<span style="font-size:10pt;]Nor the roaring plays and clamor. </span>[/align]<div style="text-align:center;]<span style="font-size:10pt;]Just mind your feet, heed you mind, </span>[/align]<div style="text-align:center;]<span style="font-size:10pt;]While wandering-weary Lavenza Manor. </span>[/align]
<div style="text-align:center;]
[/align]<div style="text-align:center;][/img]"http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f206/Blade_Redwind/Alonimi/LavenzaManorHeader.png" style="" style="font-size:10pt;max-width:100%;]
<div style="text-align:left;]<div style="text-align:center;]<b style="font-size:10pt;]Backstory[/b][/align]
The manor was established in 1845 by the wealthy Lady Lavenza herself. Fresh over from England, an heiress with no family left to speak of, she fled to the Americas to build a home and cultivate the kind of life she wanted. No one quite understood just why she required such a large and strange home just for herself, aside from the fact that people of money always liked to live in lavish spaces; however, some just imaged it was due in part to the queer nature of the woman. She was ever with her nose in a book or hovering over boiling colored liquids in the lab. Many imagined she would die, lonely and onto herself in those walls...
But, eventually Lady Lavenza did marry and give birth to several children of her own. The manor was quickly full of the kind of love and merry-making that made one's heart pour over in envy. Guests would come and go, and the home rarely had a weekend pass without an event--large or small--that brought laughing visitors and grins to servants' faces. Such was the way of life in the manor; so much so that few ever expected it to end.
But... end it did...
The story goes that one fond morning a friend of the family came over; he knocked, and yet no one answered. Curious, he was surprised to find the door appeared to open--almost--as if by itself. He was further surprised to find no one was at home--not a soul. More so, that things were left as if the one using them had merely walked away. Frightened by the curious turn of events, the overall chill of the home, he left and told others. The disappearance was disturbing, and, no one seemed to have knowledge of just what had happened to Lady Lavenza or her family. Soon enough, a caretaker was instated for the manor, as per the instructions of the will left by the lady of the house... until such a time that a blood relative could be found to inherit her substantial fortune and residence...
<div style="text-align:center;]Layout[/align]
<div style="text-align:center;][/img]"http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f206/Blade_Redwind/Alonimi/FirstFloor.jpg" style="max-width:100%;" style="]
<img style="" style="max-width:100%;" src="http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f206/Blade_Redwind/Alonimi/SecondFloor.jpg]
[/img]"http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f206/Blade_Redwind/Alonimi/ThirdFloor.jpg" style="max-width:100%;" style="]
<div style="text-align:left;]
<div style="text-align:center;]Setting & Location
<div style="text-align:left;]The manor house and its other adjoining homes are located along the upper eastern side of the city atop a mountain side. It sits next to a lake that flows into a river. Said river flows down the mountain and through the city, eventually meeting with the ocean border. The natural water sources allow for a constant drifting of fog at all hours, giving the 'village' an air of spookiness that isn't entirely unwarranted. To travel to the manor house from the city would likely take about an hour if you were to come from the farthest south-eastern point.
The overall setting is one of emptiness combined with presence; while it might seem as though no one is is at home, quite a few are. It's just... perhaps they're not entirely certain about making themselves known to visitors. Despite the overall ghostly feel of the home, it's not dusty or dingy; someone or something likely keeps up with the mess. Though, who is a question that might be one that can be answered.
Each room is a little different, but all have the expected Victorian appeal. Rich pastels are the forefront of the main rooms, kitchens, and dining halls while brighter colors take stage in the more personal rooms: like the bedrooms and sitting rooms.
Visitors who come to visit are not always of the 'normal' variety. Many who stay, linger, or take a peek are drawn in by the story of missing Lavenza family. Years have passed with none ever having solved the mystery. So, for the time being, it serves as a curious point of interest in the city, and, a place where sometimes the impossible is entirely possible.
One should always expect to get a little lost, that is, when taking the same steps the lady of the house once did.
<div style="text-align:center;]Rules
<div style="text-align:left;]
1. Do I really need this here?
2. I don't think I do.
3. If you feel you really need rules, see standard forum rules.
<div style="text-align:center;]Current Weather/Date
<div style="text-align:left;]Date: Month 1/Day 1/Year 1
Time: 1 - 2 PM
Weather: Cloudy; faint showers
<div style="text-align:center;]Author Notes
<div style="text-align:left;]The inspiration for the this thread came from a combination of old monster movies and the movie Hotel Transylvania. That's really the only was I can describe it. The kind of characters expected and welcomed should be monsters of all sorts, up to and including: vampires, werewolves, giant spiders, random gelatinous cubes, witches, ghosts, and even the cooky misunderstood scientist working in a lab. If you have any further questions, feel free to PM me.[/align][/align][/align][/align][/align][/align][/align][/align][/align][/align][/align][/align]
[/align]<div style="text-align:center;]<span style="font-size:10pt;]Pass beyond the moaning door, </span>[/align]<div style="text-align:center;]<span style="font-size:10pt;]Beyond the aching leer. </span>[/align]<div style="text-align:center;]<span style="font-size:10pt;]Stay while, rest your feet, </span>[/align]<div style="text-align:center;]<span style="font-size:10pt;]Enjoy the quaking queer. </span>[/align]<div style="text-align:center;]
[/align]<div style="text-align:center;]<span style="font-size:10pt;]Music we have much of, </span>[/align]<div style="text-align:center;]<span style="font-size:10pt;]Witches and warlocks. </span>[/align]<div style="text-align:center;]<span style="font-size:10pt;]Spirits like to sing, </span>[/align]<div style="text-align:center;]<span style="font-size:10pt;]As goblins boil-toil pots. </span>[/align]<div style="text-align:center;]
[/align]<div style="text-align:center;]<span style="font-size:10pt;]Misty hands will prod-molest, </span>[/align]<div style="text-align:center;]<span style="font-size:10pt;]Will poke and grip or grab </span>[/align]<div style="text-align:center;]<span style="font-size:10pt;]Plasma-white to ever strike, </span>[/align]<div style="text-align:center;]<span style="font-size:10pt;]New life to trod the lab. </span>[/align]<div style="text-align:center;]
[/align]<div style="text-align:center;]<span style="font-size:10pt;]We are never ever short for guests, </span>[/align]<div style="text-align:center;]<span style="font-size:10pt;]Nor the roaring plays and clamor. </span>[/align]<div style="text-align:center;]<span style="font-size:10pt;]Just mind your feet, heed you mind, </span>[/align]<div style="text-align:center;]<span style="font-size:10pt;]While wandering-weary Lavenza Manor. </span>[/align]
<div style="text-align:center;]
[/align]<div style="text-align:center;][/img]"http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f206/Blade_Redwind/Alonimi/LavenzaManorHeader.png" style="" style="font-size:10pt;max-width:100%;]
<div style="text-align:left;]<div style="text-align:center;]<b style="font-size:10pt;]Backstory[/b][/align]
The manor was established in 1845 by the wealthy Lady Lavenza herself. Fresh over from England, an heiress with no family left to speak of, she fled to the Americas to build a home and cultivate the kind of life she wanted. No one quite understood just why she required such a large and strange home just for herself, aside from the fact that people of money always liked to live in lavish spaces; however, some just imaged it was due in part to the queer nature of the woman. She was ever with her nose in a book or hovering over boiling colored liquids in the lab. Many imagined she would die, lonely and onto herself in those walls...
But, eventually Lady Lavenza did marry and give birth to several children of her own. The manor was quickly full of the kind of love and merry-making that made one's heart pour over in envy. Guests would come and go, and the home rarely had a weekend pass without an event--large or small--that brought laughing visitors and grins to servants' faces. Such was the way of life in the manor; so much so that few ever expected it to end.
But... end it did...
The story goes that one fond morning a friend of the family came over; he knocked, and yet no one answered. Curious, he was surprised to find the door appeared to open--almost--as if by itself. He was further surprised to find no one was at home--not a soul. More so, that things were left as if the one using them had merely walked away. Frightened by the curious turn of events, the overall chill of the home, he left and told others. The disappearance was disturbing, and, no one seemed to have knowledge of just what had happened to Lady Lavenza or her family. Soon enough, a caretaker was instated for the manor, as per the instructions of the will left by the lady of the house... until such a time that a blood relative could be found to inherit her substantial fortune and residence...
<div style="text-align:center;]Layout[/align]
<div style="text-align:center;][/img]"http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f206/Blade_Redwind/Alonimi/FirstFloor.jpg" style="max-width:100%;" style="]
<img style="" style="max-width:100%;" src="http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f206/Blade_Redwind/Alonimi/SecondFloor.jpg]
[/img]"http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f206/Blade_Redwind/Alonimi/ThirdFloor.jpg" style="max-width:100%;" style="]
<div style="text-align:left;]
<div style="text-align:center;]Setting & Location
<div style="text-align:left;]The manor house and its other adjoining homes are located along the upper eastern side of the city atop a mountain side. It sits next to a lake that flows into a river. Said river flows down the mountain and through the city, eventually meeting with the ocean border. The natural water sources allow for a constant drifting of fog at all hours, giving the 'village' an air of spookiness that isn't entirely unwarranted. To travel to the manor house from the city would likely take about an hour if you were to come from the farthest south-eastern point.
The overall setting is one of emptiness combined with presence; while it might seem as though no one is is at home, quite a few are. It's just... perhaps they're not entirely certain about making themselves known to visitors. Despite the overall ghostly feel of the home, it's not dusty or dingy; someone or something likely keeps up with the mess. Though, who is a question that might be one that can be answered.
Each room is a little different, but all have the expected Victorian appeal. Rich pastels are the forefront of the main rooms, kitchens, and dining halls while brighter colors take stage in the more personal rooms: like the bedrooms and sitting rooms.
Visitors who come to visit are not always of the 'normal' variety. Many who stay, linger, or take a peek are drawn in by the story of missing Lavenza family. Years have passed with none ever having solved the mystery. So, for the time being, it serves as a curious point of interest in the city, and, a place where sometimes the impossible is entirely possible.
One should always expect to get a little lost, that is, when taking the same steps the lady of the house once did.
<div style="text-align:center;]Rules
<div style="text-align:left;]
1. Do I really need this here?
2. I don't think I do.
3. If you feel you really need rules, see standard forum rules.
<div style="text-align:center;]Current Weather/Date
<div style="text-align:left;]Date: Month 1/Day 1/Year 1
Time: 1 - 2 PM
Weather: Cloudy; faint showers
<div style="text-align:center;]Author Notes
<div style="text-align:left;]The inspiration for the this thread came from a combination of old monster movies and the movie Hotel Transylvania. That's really the only was I can describe it. The kind of characters expected and welcomed should be monsters of all sorts, up to and including: vampires, werewolves, giant spiders, random gelatinous cubes, witches, ghosts, and even the cooky misunderstood scientist working in a lab. If you have any further questions, feel free to PM me.[/align][/align][/align][/align][/align][/align][/align][/align][/align][/align][/align][/align]
Sometimes I feel like a girl~... sometimes I don't~
« Next Oldest | Next Newest »
Lavenza Manor [Walk-In] - by Blade - 12-01-2014, 03:06 AM
Lavenza Manor [Walk-In] - by Blade - 02-19-2015, 11:10 PM
Lavenza Manor [Walk-In] - by danixiewrites - 02-21-2015, 12:09 PM
Lavenza Manor [Walk-In] - by Blade - 02-21-2015, 11:30 PM
Lavenza Manor [Walk-In] - by danixiewrites - 02-22-2015, 12:38 AM
Lavenza Manor [Walk-In] - by Blade - 02-22-2015, 01:45 AM
Lavenza Manor [Walk-In] - by danixiewrites - 02-22-2015, 04:40 PM
Lavenza Manor [Walk-In] - by Blade - 02-22-2015, 08:29 PM
Lavenza Manor [Walk-In] - by danixiewrites - 02-22-2015, 11:52 PM
Lavenza Manor [Walk-In] - by Blade - 02-23-2015, 12:40 AM
Lavenza Manor [Walk-In] - by Kat - 02-23-2015, 03:39 PM
Lavenza Manor [Walk-In] - by Ghostly - 02-23-2015, 05:12 PM
Lavenza Manor [Walk-In] - by Kat - 02-23-2015, 05:40 PM
Lavenza Manor [Walk-In] - by Ghostly - 02-23-2015, 06:18 PM
Lavenza Manor [Walk-In] - by megs - 02-23-2015, 06:21 PM
Lavenza Manor [Walk-In] - by danixiewrites - 02-23-2015, 08:30 PM
Lavenza Manor [Walk-In] - by Blade - 02-23-2015, 11:45 PM
Lavenza Manor [Walk-In] - by danixiewrites - 02-24-2015, 12:28 AM
Lavenza Manor [Walk-In] - by Kat - 02-24-2015, 03:15 AM
Lavenza Manor [Walk-In] - by Ghostly - 02-24-2015, 04:23 AM
Lavenza Manor [Walk-In] - by Blade - 02-25-2015, 03:28 AM
Lavenza Manor [Walk-In] - by Kat - 02-28-2015, 06:07 AM
Lavenza Manor [Walk-In] - by danixiewrites - 03-01-2015, 08:35 PM
Lavenza Manor [Walk-In] - by Ghostly - 03-13-2015, 12:57 PM
Lavenza Manor [Walk-In] - by megs - 03-22-2015, 11:56 AM
Lavenza Manor [Walk-In] - by Blade - 03-24-2015, 06:52 PM
Lavenza Manor [Walk-In] - by danixiewrites - 03-24-2015, 10:27 PM
Lavenza Manor [Walk-In] - by Ghostly - 03-28-2015, 02:30 AM
Lavenza Manor [Walk-In] - by Kat - 03-30-2015, 03:12 AM
Lavenza Manor [Walk-In] - by Hobo_Bob - 04-05-2015, 03:05 AM
Lavenza Manor [Walk-In] - by euphoricvoodoo - 04-07-2015, 01:06 AM
Lavenza Manor [Walk-In] - by megs - 04-20-2015, 11:40 AM
Lavenza Manor [Walk-In] - by Blade - 04-24-2015, 02:49 AM
Lavenza Manor [Walk-In] - by danixiewrites - 04-26-2015, 08:48 PM
Lavenza Manor [Walk-In] - by Hobo_Bob - 04-27-2015, 10:22 PM
Lavenza Manor [Walk-In] - by euphoricvoodoo - 04-29-2015, 05:47 AM
Lavenza Manor [Walk-In] - by danixiewrites - 05-05-2015, 09:58 PM
Lavenza Manor [Walk-In] - by Ghostly - 05-21-2015, 06:11 PM
Lavenza Manor [Walk-In] - by Angel Kimmi - 06-09-2015, 09:28 AM
Lavenza Manor [Walk-In] - by Blade - 06-12-2015, 01:30 AM
Lavenza Manor [Walk-In] - by euphoricvoodoo - 06-16-2015, 11:55 PM
Lavenza Manor [Walk-In] - by Angel Kimmi - 06-17-2015, 12:47 AM
Lavenza Manor [Walk-In] - by Blade - 06-17-2015, 05:50 PM
Lavenza Manor [Walk-In] - by Angel Kimmi - 06-18-2015, 07:26 PM
Lavenza Manor [Walk-In] - by Angel Kimmi - 06-19-2015, 03:39 AM
Lavenza Manor [Walk-In] - by euphoricvoodoo - 06-20-2015, 01:57 PM
Lavenza Manor [Walk-In] - by Hobo_Bob - 06-21-2015, 02:03 AM
Lavenza Manor [Walk-In] - by danixiewrites - 06-22-2015, 10:08 PM
Lavenza Manor [Walk-In] - by Blade - 06-22-2015, 11:05 PM
Lavenza Manor [Walk-In] - by Hobo_Bob - 07-19-2015, 05:51 PM
Lavenza Manor [Walk-In] - by Hobo_Bob - 08-09-2015, 09:01 PM
Lavenza Manor [Walk-In] - by Blade - 08-10-2015, 08:47 AM
Lavenza Manor [Walk-In] - by danixiewrites - 08-11-2015, 04:11 PM
Lavenza Manor [Walk-In] - by Hobo_Bob - 08-13-2015, 03:44 PM
Lavenza Manor [Walk-In] - by Blade - 08-16-2015, 07:41 PM
Lavenza Manor [Walk-In] - by Hobo_Bob - 08-18-2015, 09:55 PM
Lavenza Manor [Walk-In] - by Hobo_Bob - 08-18-2015, 10:19 PM
Lavenza Manor [Walk-In] - by euphoricvoodoo - 08-31-2015, 12:35 AM
Lavenza Manor [Walk-In] - by danixiewrites - 09-08-2015, 05:36 PM
Lavenza Manor [Walk-In] - by everaftercrafter - 09-10-2015, 03:54 PM
Lavenza Manor [Walk-In] - by Blade - 09-15-2015, 03:20 PM
Lavenza Manor [Walk-In] - by everaftercrafter - 09-15-2015, 05:03 PM
RE: Lavenza Manor [Walk-In] - by Blade - 01-16-2016, 03:00 PM
RE: Lavenza Manor [Walk-In] - by Blade - 01-16-2016, 03:09 PM
RE: Lavenza Manor [Walk-In] - by Hobo_Bob - 02-25-2016, 11:11 PM
RE: Lavenza Manor [Walk-In] - by Hobo_Bob - 02-25-2016, 11:33 PM
RE: Lavenza Manor [Walk-In] - by danixiewrites - 04-12-2016, 05:21 PM
RE: Lavenza Manor [Walk-In] - by Blade - 07-12-2016, 02:47 AM
RE: Lavenza Manor [Walk-In] - by Blade - 07-12-2016, 03:02 AM
RE: Lavenza Manor [Walk-In] - by danixiewrites - 07-23-2016, 12:09 PM