Duskfall Manor

Overview

Lord Duskfall’s Manor stands on the northern edge of Tyrluk, a well-maintained estate that serves as both a residence and the seat of local authority. While lacking the grandeur of Cormyr’s great noble houses, the manor is efficiently run, its dark stone walls and high windows giving it an imposing presence. Inside, the halls are orderly, the staff diligent, and the household structured around duty rather than extravagance.

Architecture and Layout

The manor is divided into two wings, separated by a central hall that serves as the heart of the estate. A tower rises above the structure, and to the rear, a private garden stretches toward the tree line.

The West Wing – Visitors and Service Quarters

This wing is dedicated to guests, administrative work, and the daily running of the household. It is the most frequently used part of the manor and houses the following key areas:

Library and Study – A collection of historical records, legal documents, and personal tomes. Lord Duskfall spends much of his time here, tending to matters of governance.

Kitchens and Servant Quarters – The estate operates smoothly thanks to a disciplined staff. The kitchens are always stocked, ensuring guests and household members are well-fed.

Guest Rooms – Comfortable and well-kept, though rarely occupied for long. The rooms are prepared at all times to host visiting officials, dignitaries, or trusted associates.

The East Wing – The Duskfall Residence

The east wing serves as the private residence for Lord Duskfall and his family. Unlike the west wing, this area is reserved for household members and close confidants.

Ballroom – A grand space used for formal gatherings and occasional celebrations, though such events are infrequent.

Dining Room – A stately chamber where the lord entertains guests of importance and takes private meals with his family.

A small chapel to Helm

Family Quarters – Private chambers for the Duskfall family, maintained with care and privacy.

- Lord Barlam and Liss Duskfall’s room is the grandest in the manor, positioned near the tower with a high-arched ceiling and a view of the eastern terrace. - Fenn, now fourteen, resides in what was once the nursery. The walls are a striking red, and though medieval toys still linger on the shelves, his interest has shifted to weapons of war. - Varyn, the eldest at twenty-two, keeps a modest room filled with books and collected valuables that showcase his wealth. Every piece is deliberately placed to impress those who enter. - Aelira, nineteen, fills her space with house artwork and bright, soft furnishings. A bookcase holds collections of songs and tales, and a lute rests beneath her bed, well-used but carefully stored.

The Tower – The Observatory

Atop the manor stands an old observatory, once a place of celestial study. The telescope remains intact, though dust gathers along its edges. The shutters are oiled, and the furniture bears the signs of infrequent use.

The Gardens – A Place of Quiet Reflection

Behind the manor lies a private garden, a mixture of cultivated hedgerows and untamed greenery. Once a lively space, it has become quieter in recent years, though it remains tended by a few dedicated caretakers. Among the hedges and flowerbeds are old children’s toys, left to rust, remnants of an earlier time when younger voices filled the estate. The presence of these forgotten items is neither eerie nor tragic—merely a reflection of time moving forward.

Role in Tyrluk

As the governing lord of Tyrluk, Lord Duskfall’s manor serves as both his residence and the region’s seat of authority. From here, he oversees local disputes, manages trade, and ensures the security of the town. While not a place of extravagant wealth, the estate is functional and respected, a reflection of its owner’s temperament.

Notable Features

The Great Hall – The central gathering place of the manor, where meetings, court affairs, and formal receptions take place.

The Vault Room – A heavily secured chamber beneath the estate, where important documents, wealth, and heirlooms are safeguarded.

The Eastern Terrace – Overlooking the garden, this terrace serves as a place for private conversation and quiet reflection, often used by Lord Duskfall himself.

Final Thoughts

Lord Duskfall’s Manor is a place of quiet authority, where legacy, governance, and personal history intertwine. Though not a place of grandeur, it is a place of significance, a reflection of the lord who rules from within its halls.

Characters in Location

• Barlam Duskfall
• Fenn Duskfall