Charming, quaint, and peaceful, Chuck's Cottage has been sitting for generations in the central forest of Sanctuary. What many do not know is that this very same structure has been both seen and experienced through time across Elämä.
Not once have the Iskari people asked what lay beyond the rickety old garden gate or front door.
They should have--they'd be welcome.
Well, except for Fred, but he ended up as a garden gnome in Chuck's garden (you shouldn't use a potty-mouth in front of a sensitive mägo.

Birth & Purpose

Crafted by the Hero of the Gem, the 'cottage' acts as an extention of his power and influence. A fortress to connect the center of his worldly power, outside of the Ithari herself. The ingenious building s woven with enchantments and a web of powerful magics to support those who dwell and are protected within.
...but first and foremost to serve he who wields the Ithari.

The cottage is alive. Living, breathing, watching over htose who wander its halls, shielding them, and providing a timely escape when required.

— Morphiophelius Smith

There doesn't seem to be an end to this magnificant place. Every section you discover speaks volumes about the lord of this house...

— King Robert III

There's much I can say of the remarkable structure I've visited since I was a child. My father worked with and was close to Chuck, and I spent many days working by his (my fathers) side, in the greenhouses, tending to the rare Blueridge Sparrows and Rainbow Finches of the aviary. But I'd like to shre some of the maps I made by my own hand, and speak of the treasures few have been priviledged to see.

A Ship Without Sails

Chucks' Cottage, though he's now passed the wonership over to Wendell, travels to where it's most needed. The mägo always called it a "ship" when I was growing up.
I know, I know--sounds a bit crazy, but I swear by my own spectacles that the little shack actually moves. Not sure how to describe it better than that--wth dozens of records marking its location across all of Elämä to back my claim. From mountain peaks, desert sands and remote jungle locations, Alällään (her proper name, which translates In its Sphere) has no set foundation.
It's appearance resembles more of an outhouse or garden shack than a dwelling. Haphazardly put together with a mismatch of materials (though Chuck's made improvements over the years), your whole perspective is blown when you ste across the threshhold.
Any ocation required or constrcted by the Hero to fulfill the measure of his creation is connected to this dwelling/ship. Even my daughter Alhannah has experienced a connection through a door in The Black Market, which opened into a cottage broom closet!

What few understand about the nature of life, is all experience and gathering of knowledge is a corridor with locked and unlocked doors.
One must only open the door and walk through to the next corridor of locked and unlocked doors.

We learn, experience, and move on to the next until our journey ends--our purpose fulfilled.
Such is the safehaven of Alällään.

— The Hero

Helping my valiant wounded, we made our way to the light--our salvation from the horde.

The structure was smaller than a guard post--yet we entered, each and every soul, to find aid.

When the door was once more opened, we found ourselves in the pritective embrace of our homeland, Holääfeldi.

My people will forever sing praises to the Gnolaum!

— Thadred of the Northern Guard

For a need. In it's time.

Over the doorways and archways, if you pay attention, you'll notice one of two signs. Small plates, made of metal, with a single word incription on them.
The first is 'Tärpeeseen' [tarh-PEE-seen] which means 'for a need'. You'll find this over places where people are served, comforted, or protected. Places such as a kitchen, bedroom, or place of entertainment. While the other is 'Aikänään' [AYK-ah-nahn], which means 'in it's time', which you'll find over,...well, doors that are locked, or areas you should not be.
(Trust me, walk away...and fast.)
What will one find within the cottage? Wonder.

MAIN FLOOR

Front/Living Room

Formal Dining Room

Giant Kitchen w/serving window

Bay Window w/Baby Grand Piano

Giant Stone Hearth

Closet Under Stairs

Maid & Butler Quarters

UPSTAIRS

42 bedrooms w/onsuite

21 guestrooms w/onsuite

Two Story Library

Game Room (snooker/darts)

Great Hall

3 Story Aviary

Sitting Room w/view of garden

EXTENSION A

Full Basketball Court

Racquetball Court

Olympic Sized Swimming Pool

Ballroom

Two Story Laser-Tag Arena

10 Lane Bowling Alley

Video Game Arcade

Spa & Sauna

Exercise Room w/Free Weights

Armory

Weapon & Training Room

EXTENSION B

Indoor Shooting Range

Indoor Archery Range

300 Seat Sloping Theater Room w/32' Screen

Three level Magical Study w/complete Lab

Roller Skating Ring w/DJ Booth (and every Bee Gee Album ever released)

Printing Press

Candy Shop w/Ice Cream Bar

12,000sp ft Deep Freezer w/lifetime Supply of Ben & Jerry's 'Urban Jumble' ice cream

Is there more? Yes. ...but I'm not allowed into those areas.