Bear Manor

Bear Manor was a large mansion situated roughly in the center of Murk City. It was the dwelling place for the Black Bear that ruled over Murk City and where it commanded its Red Guard. The building includes many rooms where the Black Bear indulged in the pleasures of being a "person." The Manor also included a roost for the Raven, a dungeon for those who tried to oppose him, torture chambers, and various other rooms. The Manor was destroyed and taken apart when the Black Bear faced off against Kumari, Otano, Khamis, and the denizens of Murk City. However, much of the material remained in the area so the denizens worked along with Terramancers and Unseen Force Muses to help rebuild the Manor as it was. 
After the Black Bear was killed and the governance of Murk City was taken over by Elan Bachard, Kumari, and Otano, they reformed the Red Guard to be protectors of the city rather than thugs who go around to intimidate people. Bear Manor became the Headquarters for the Murk City Guard. Kumari worked closely with Otano and Elan to develop a system upon which to build the Murk City Guard. Kumari drew upon her knowledge of policing from Gaia and the problems that arose from those systems. Otano wanted to ensure the force did not become filled with Mancers using their powers to abuse others. Elan pushed both of them to focus on trying to reform Murk City rather than try to reform everyone and send them back to their respective Realms.

Type

Manor house / Meeting hall