The Mausoleum

The Mausoleum is an unnamed facility located at a remote and
undesirable location, similar to an abandoned military base. It houses
Revenants as prisoners. It is run by Branson. It is where most of the series
takes place.

## Exterior

Outside the Mausoleum, there are shuttles for both employees
and customers. The parking lot is mainly for employees. According to Branson,
customers usually don’t drive to the Mausoleum.

The shuttles have the Mausoleum’s schedule and usually
arrive in the afternoon, evening, and late at night.

## History

Branson Sr. bought the Mausoleum back when it was a military
base and laboratory in order to contain the Revenants his group of trained
Jackals had captured. Soon after, he realized he did not have the sufficient
funds to keep his ambition alive, so he decided to have Revenants fight in
gladiator-style for an audience.

According to Seven, Branson Sr. was in charge of the
Mausoleum for seventeen years until he died of “mysterious causes.” Once he
died, his son, Branson, replaced him and started a Reaper program a year later.

The interviewer is expected to stay at least three feet away
from the Revenant and up against the wall right next to the door.

It is possible for a spectator to leap down and land on the
lower floor. It is mentioned that the fall could break their legs, and even if
it did not, it is possible that a Revenant down in the lower floor would harm
the spectator.

According to Branson, it is used for experiments and
sometimes storage.

 There are matinees on Saturday and early Sundays. Due to the
evening show, food is usually served for dinner. When there is a late cycle,
alcoholic beverages is served along with snacks. The gourmet chef no longer
works during the late cycle, which is why not much food is served.

It is called “Ritz” by the employees.

According to Seven, many offices in the Ritz were previously
daycare centers. Guests would drop off the children before going to the Arena.

Six has a cell in the Ritz, though according to Seven, he is
not usually in it. The cell has automatic locks and surveillance cameras, and
Seven describes it as cushy.

Branson’s office is located on the Ritz.

Employees get discount to shows in the Arena. Interns are
allowed to see the matches if they are not working.

The Arena has glass encircling the uppermost level, which is
where the spectators sit to watch matches.

According to Sharon, the majority of interns work on the
Corpse Deck, since it is a safe position with a lot of work to do.

The Chief’s office is located on Corpse Deck.

It is implied that a Revenant needs to be back in their cell
before 3 AM.

The Morgue has a library, recreational hall, cafeteria,
kitchen, and a medical room, otherwise known as the hospice. The hospice is
mostly a rest center where Revenants are taken when they need to rest and heal
from extensive damage.

 There is a special elevator that escorts Revenants down to
the Arena for a match. The purpose of this elevator is so the third floor is
not disturbed.

In the Morgue, an intern will usually sort books, catalogue
newspapers, help in the kitchen, or shadow a security guard. It is also
considered a safe position by Sharon, since help is always needed in the
kitchen and library.

According to Sharon, only employees and professionals are
allowed here. Interns only go there if they need to run errands.

Roman’s colleagues, ironically refer to the inmates of Death
Row as “Dead Men Walking.”

 It is filled with a multitude of noises: scratching,
thumping, hissing, etc. It is the largest floor.

There is nothing to do in the Gallows but sleep and think.

For meetings, the Haints usually gather in a tiny room in the Gallows. The room is described as having no air, and being hot
and filthy with earthy smells, decay, rot, and neglect. The room contained a
circular table in the center with a standard issue army lamp.

## Staff

* Branson (Head Director of Operations)
* Roman Sheer (Intern; Junior Supervisor-in-Training Necrologist as of *Roman’s Numeral*)
* Eisner (Head of Security)
* Sharon (Secretary)
* Hyland (Necrologist)
* Guards
* Necrologists
* Interns

## Trivia

* By law, Revenants are required to stay in the Mausoleum indefinitely.
* The parking lot was a lot smaller before it was expanded, according to Branson.
* Sharon’s desk space will usually be the first thing seen when entering the Mausoleum.
* According to Branson, there are four matches schedules per cycle, at times more. Though, they are not inclined to do more since it usually overworks staff members.
* The email @ for Mausoleum employees is “@mausoleumhouse.Inc”
* The staff at the Mausoleum are paid nearly three times the minimum wage. They are also obligated to sign contracts that state that they are aware of the risks and fully accept them.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 *Memoirs of the Mausoleum: Gallows Humor* Chapter 12
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 *Memoirs of the Mausoleum: Gallows Humor* Chapter 55
3. ↑ *Memoirs of the Mausoleum: Gallows Humor* Chapter 15
4. ↑ *Memoirs of the Mausoleum: Gallows Humor* Chapter 65
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 *Memoirs of the Mausoleum: Gallows Humor* Chapter 14
6. ↑ *Memoirs of the Mausoleum: Gallows Humor* Chapter 69
7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 *Memoirs of the Mausoleum: Shock Values* Chapter 17
8. ↑ *Memoirs of the Mausoleum: Gallows Humor* Chapter 1
9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 *Memoirs of the Mausoleum: Roman's Numeral* Chapter 13
10. ↑ *Memoirs of the Mausoleum: Gallows Humor* Chapter 76
11. ↑ *Memoirs of the Mausoleum: Gallows Humor* Chapter 3
12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 *Memoirs of the Mausoleum: Gallows Humor* Chapter 19
13. ↑ *Memoirs of the Mausoleum: Gallows Humor* Chapter 5
14. ↑ *Memoirs of the Mausoleum: Gallows Humor* Chapter 45
15. ↑ *Memoirs of the Mausoleum: Gallows Humor* Chapter 1
16. ↑ *Memoirs of the Mausoleum: Gallows Humor* Chapter 30
17. ↑ *Memoirs of the Mausoleum: Gallows Humor* Chapter 4