The Devil's Deal

## Welcome to the Abraxis Manor and Business

This large artisan mason manor serves as the home and workplace of Master Alistar Abraxis. The exterior of the building is well maintained and the walls that surround the various outside areas are free of damage or imperfections which would reduce the stability and resilience of the structure.

## ~The First Floor

### Area 1 - The Waiting Room

Upon entering the Manor you'll be escorted into a 10x30 area with a door directly to the north, east, and west. This area serves as an interim waiting area. When unexpected guests arrive at the doorstep, they are welcomed into this area to wait for the Master's approval to be invited into the manor proper. The western door leads to a storage area for cleaning supplies. The eastern door leads to the butler on duty's area. A small 10x10 room with a simple desk and chair, with room for a small table upon which to leave food, or books to pass the time.

Upon approval from the Master of the Manor, the guests will be welcomed into the waiting area proper. This large well lit area features a sizeable aquarium tank filled with exotic fish and a comfy couch. Scenic paintings cover the walls of this area adding a bit of decorum to the otherwise simple area.

### Area 2 - Extended Waiting Room

To the east behind a trio of marble pillars is a pillow filled resting area. Four plush pillow chairs rest in this room along with a long extremely soft rug fills the space between the chairs. Making relaxing on the ground as comfortable as relaxing on the chairs allowing guests to have their preference of the ground or a proper seat. A singular potted plant resides to the south of the pillows. Two small windows to the east allow a narrowed view of the outside enclosed garden as well as allowing natural light to fill this area.

### Area 3 - Stairway

Intricate carvings of no particular meaning are engraved into the floor of this area. To long sets of stairs lead to the second floor of the manor. To the north resides a large dark wood double door leading to another area and to the east and west of the door are two pathways that lead to separate areas of the manor.

### Area 4 - Guest Bedrooms

The first door down the first floor eastern hallway leads to a single guest bedroom, the door opens first to a 20x20 room with a couch and table close by as well. Two small windows fill this room allowing natural sun light in as well a view outside. The angle of the window allows for a decent view of the sky as well. Behind a scarlet and black curtain resides a large bed with room for two medium beings to sleep comfortably as well as plenty of sheets and thick blankets to keep warm in the winter. Against the south wall rests a desk and a door leading to a storage room for guests to place their personal items.

Further down the hallway resides a second door along the eastern wall, This door leads to a large group relaxing room to spend time to talk and chat while offering a decent amount of privacy. To the north two doors rest 15 feet away from each other and lead to a King-sized bed and a desk to the east and west respectively. Further north in both rooms resides a storage room to leave personal items.

To the south of the groups living room/resting area are a pair of double doors.

### Area 5 - Gardens

Both of these areas are tranquil areas where one can relax and enjoy nature. The area towards the front of the manor house houses a large fountain and several potted plants filling the space, the wall in the front is only four feet in height allowing others to view the rest of the area proper while a set of bars set into the mason wall another three feet in height with sharp barbs covering the last foot prevent others from simply climbing into the yard.

The backyard is surrounded by a seven-foot-high mason wall that encloses the tree and flower-filled area.

### Area 6 - Office

This room is where all private discussions and business matters are settled. Four comfortable couches and a long table reside in this room. Typically snacks and drinks will be served before any business is conducted. Behind each couch resides a single marble pillar depicting images of Asmodeus as well as numerous paintings of mortals making agreements with various devils in blood.

### Area 7 - Study

This room contains a single long triple-tiered shelf that takes up the entirety of the back wall. Books of various subjects sit upon the shelf most of which are in very good condition while some older books are starting to show some signs of wear. Otherwise, this room is well kept and in good condition.

### Area 8 - Hot tub / Sauna

This large room is held up by four stone columns which surround a single large pool of water with more than enough room for four medium-sized beings. Across from the room are three standing water sinks with a mirror against the wall. Along the pillar are stands that can be used to place heated stones to change the room into a sauna. A bench lining the room provides a place to sit and enjoy the steam or just relax after being in the tub.

South through the curtain, a single person shower is set in the wall. A lever on the wall allows the gargoyle-like head at the top to allow water to flow forth and upon the person.

### Area 9 - Kitchen

This massive room is the kitchen and in the center of the room is a massive furnace that is used for most of the cooking. Several tables and cabinets little this room, allowing plenty of space to cook and prepare meals for guests and parties. But it is more than capable of easily providing daily meals and even with its constant use, the appliances and tools within the kitchen are all well maintained.