Aly MacDraven
Oooo I want your autograph!
ME : Born to an Elven King and evidently a Goddess. Features show her fathers people, but her coloring of flame-red hair and sea green eyes show her mothers, and she has a temper to match.She loves fiercely those she deems worthy, and doesn't really waste time on the others. Recently wed to Zindelo Lovari, and is madly in love with him.
She has a grown son from a past love, and a babe with the same man who tore her heart out.
She is found mostly at the side of her Queen, or in the Ales 'n Tales Tavern. Her days are spent at the docks she loves. She adores her lieges, King Byron, and Queen Caillean.
Location : Southleigh Castle, Ravenwood-Port MacDraven, Lovari House-Vatra
Occupation/Titles : Duchess Ravenwood, Minister of Defense, Wife of the Rom Baro-Zindelo of the Lovari, Princess of the Ta'rhani people
Humor : "...an' there I was...."
Number of posts : 631
Registration date : 2007-09-26
 | Subject: TOUR OF CASTLE MOORS  Sun Mar 29, 2009 12:11 pm | |
| The first thing that strikes you, once you’ve reached the general area
of the Moors Castle, is the sheer size of it. Visible from
the far end of the One Mile Road leading to the main gates, it’s size
dominates the horizon. Riding or walking the scenery is
spectacular with well groomed fields, large
trees lining the pathway as if they had been planted this way hundreds of
years ago.
At the front gate there are guards to greet you
with a smile but wary to make sure you are friendly. Then
there is the courtyard with the recently finished statue of Bryon Meldrum the
third, first King of Solurius, mounted on IceWynde, his trusty steed for so
many years. Life is a battle for us all therefore he’s
shown dying in battle. In actuality, he lives still.
At the main entrance, known as Queen’s Gate, there are more guards who
will take any weapons you have, save your eating dagger. Until you are
considered a member of the realm this will be each time you visit.
Huge pillars on each side greet you as well as you enter into the grand
vestibule.
The beauty of the castle starts to become
apparent with the tapestries, murals and gold inlay throughout.
Although the castle was the King’s design, every detail of the interior
was attended to by the Queen.
You will walk
through the hall of honors, showing the heros of Solurius over the years and the
hall of Justice.
Walking up the great
staircase to the second floor, you are met by
more guards, assuring that you were, indeed, disarmed prior to entry into the
main hall, then they escort you into the hall itself.
If you are new to the realm you should lean over to the herald,
Alistaire and make yourself known so he can announce you to
the Royals and the others. Take the time to look about for
there is splendor everywhere.
Pillars separate the East and
West Precepts from the main floor while guards line the balcony and main area
of the court.
These are “The Queen’s Own” and are among the
finest in the realm. At the far end of the main hall is a
grand staircase that leads from the Royal’s quarters on the third
floor. When the King and Queen are not in residence you
would be able to take a tour of the residential areas. The
rest of the castle is open for all to see.
It is proper etiquette to approach and introduce yourself to the King and Queen upon entry to any room they may be in. A curtsy or bow and your proper title and
where you’re from is all that’s properly required although, if need be, you
may ask for audience with their Majesties on any subject you feel requires
their attention.
 
Once this is done, feel free to intermingle with the others
in the room. When it’s time to leave you may stay in the many suites within
the guest quarters of the castle.
You leave through the
same doors, go back down the stairs and across the vestibule to another
section of the castle.
There you will find the Royal Dining
Hall, the Music Room, several public rooms with books concerning the realm as
well as the several guest suites. Each suite is a self
contained home with living space, sleeping quarters and bath facilities and a fireplace.
 
When you’re sufficiently rested you might wish to walk out into the
gardens. Large and landscaped to perfection, the pathways
lead you to small ponds, a large lake, beautiful flower gardens line the
pathways and the many kinds of trees sigh in the
warm breezes of summer and slump under the weight of snow in
winter. The colors of fall make the gardens glow and the
newness of spring brings out the many shades of green.
 
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