Birds of a feather flock together, at least that is what the elders always agreed. The Den is a physical manifestation of that concept. You may not believe this from what you see in the Villa corridors, but Oculai of a different mask are almost never found under the shade of the same tree for longer than a passing glance. So even as our companions mingle with us on the surface, there is an underlying urge to scuttle away to comfort of like ideals and needs. Thus each order has been provided with a den on the Villa grounds.
On one of the tapered towers of the roof, a small pagoda of glass replaces its peak. If standing on the ground, a human would be able to stand on tiptoe to peek into its tallest room. Each of the glass panels is coupled with a gauze curtain to give privacy when needed and to be thrown back to look at the stars, the setting sun, and the rising moon. The lowest level serves as the common area with a stone floor etched with a chart of the stars above and several velvet sacks of feathers serving as sitting cushions. The tallest level is an observation deck, with a small telescope fixed atop a weather vane. The levels between serve as the personal alcoves of the Lanterns.
1) All rules of the shop apply here in the den
2) This den is for members of the listed Order. Only the lens keepers listed and their invited guests may post.
3) Have Fun!
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