Tokugawa's Office

(As Written by Cordir, not As Installed)

The Office of Tokugawa
This extremely large room is made of warm, honey-toned wood that calls to 
mind the Lightwood and Haon'Dor forests, making the vast space seem some-
how warm and cozy despite its size.  Tall, narrow windows of clear glass,
bracketed by emerald green curtains made of some light, airy fabric, span 
nearly the full height of the walls, allowing amber sunlight to pour into 
the chamber.  The width of the north wall is taken up with a gigantic map 
set in a wide frame and facing it is an oak desk with a golden marble top 
cluttered with countless piles of documents.  A thick, soft rug of browns 
and greens is almost like the forest floor underfoot and a crackling fire 
in the hearth on the south wall fills the area with warmth.


Look NORTH:
The entire north wall is covered in a gigantic map, the detail of which 
is mind-boggling. Each and every town and village is represented, every
forest and road as well. The oceans and the islands found therein are a
bright detail, a tiny sailing ship seeming to move within the painting.
The edges of the image seem to shift and stretch, as if the world itself 
was changing and growing as you gaze upon it. It would take mighty magic 
to create such an image! The frame of the map is gilded with gold and is
carved with images of wood-nymphs and dryads.


Look EAST:
Three windows flank two bookshelves of a wood that nearly matches the 
walls.  Books of all size, shape and age fill the shelves with barely
a single place to fit in more. Leather bindings are ancient and cracked,
the titles upon them in over a dozen languages. Some appear to be tales
of ancient days, long forgotten by all but the eldest gods. Others are
summaries of beasts to be found in each land. Another, under lock and 
key in a special case, reads, 'A Compendium of the Magical Artifacts of
the World.'


Look SOUTH:
A large hearth of smooth, dark slate river rock contains a gently crackling 
fire, casting a warm glow over the old yet comfortable-looking chair, foot-
stool and table that rest before it. A gnarled walking stick of black briar 
is leaning by the armrest of the chair.  On the seat, a self-satisfied cat, 
her lovely tortoise-shell coat vibrant against the once loud but now faded 
purple cushions, purrs in a loud rumble. A steaming mug of something dark 
and fragrant waits atop the table.


Look WEST: 
The west wall is a motley collage of momentos and paintings, each displayed
in a frame or glass case. In one, a horned 'Viking' hat with only one horn.
In another, a long glossy feather, still bearing traces of sensual perfume.
A replica of the Executioner's Axe hangs from a set of hooks; a phrase was
carved on the haft: WE DID IT FIRST! The name, 'Welverin' was added in ink 
underneath. Two paintings are larger than the rest: One depicts a group of 
people kneeling or standing around a man wearing a Judge's robes.  In this 
portrait, Tokugawa is mature and seasoned, his twin weapons sheathed at his
hips, a forest-green cloak around his broad shoulders. The second portrait
is an equally large group, arranged around another human Deity. In it, the
future Lord of Balance stands at Foolkiller's right hand. His silvery hair 
is bound back from his face, and his blue eyes twinkle with wry humor. The
centermost case bears two crystalline teardrops, eternally encircling each
other. Another small display contains a lump of dirt: the worn brass plaque 
on the front reads, 'Younger Than Toku!'


Look UP:
The rafters of the chamber are far above, framing a stained glass window 
in the center which depicts two intertwined drops of water. In one corner
of the ceiling, where the beams meet the roof, a mated pair of birds has 
crafted a nest out of what appears to be strips of parchment. Their song 
is a soft melody that adds to the warm, outdoorsy feel to the structure.  
In the opposite corner, a small black spider spins a complex web between 
two of the beams.


Look DOWN:
Underfoot, a thick, luxurious carpet of muted greens and browns covers
the golden marble floor almost completely. Only a thin border of stone
is visible at the edges of the room. Paths have been worn in the rug,
creating the illusion of trails winding through a forest. They lead from
the desk to the fireplace, the map, and the bookshelves.


Look honey wood:
The wood of the walls and ceiling above are narrow planks of a light
colored wood. It appears to have been hand cut and each is fitted to
the next as perfectly as the deck of a ship. The golden color of the
planks reminds you of the ancient trees of the Lightwood and Haon'Dor
forests.


Look curtains fabric:
The weave of the curtain fabric is light and open, not tight and dense.
A pattern within the fabric indicates, more through movement and form,
than actual deliberate weaving, the subtle overlay of leaves upon a tree
branch.


Look hearth fire:
The flat stones of the hearth are polished smooth, but yet one side 
seems to have been worn a bit more than the others. Perhaps it is a
spot where someone stands and leans against the rocks, staring down
into the flames. A small basket beside the hearth holds extra wood;
another contains the makings for a sticky treat of marshmallows and
chocolate and crackers. A kettle hangs from a hook inside the hearth,
merrily bubbling away. The fragrant scent of herbs, vegetables and 
meat wafts up from the iron cookpot.


Look desk:
This enormous desk has well over a dozen drawers and equally as many
piles of paper atop it. Thinly scraped parchments of all sizes form
stacks across the surface. Some appear to be shipping manifests for
goods, whereas others may be the notes of explorers. A map or two is
visible on the desk's surface, partially hidden by the many papers,
but they are of lands that are not yet represented on the huge map
on the wall. A small handwritten note in an ancient hand lists some
places in the world of particular danger. Some have been crossed out,
but others still remain. One is circled: "The Courtyard."


Look map world:
This map is well over fifty feet high and an equal span wide, filling
the entire end of the chamber. It has been inked on what appears to be
white dragon hide, scraped and treated to form an exquisitely pure 
parchment. The pigments used have been agumented with ground gemstone, 
making them bright and vibrant. 


Look rug carpet: 
The carpet underfoot is thick and luxurious, causing you to sink in 
almost to your ankles. The fibers are two-toned: Emerald green on top
and a rich, earthy brown below, creating the visual illusion that you
are walking through a field of vibrant grass.


Look paintings paintings: 
Several paintings hang within the display:
* Tokugawa standing amidst Cerebus' Court of Justice.
* Tokugawa at Foolkiller's right hand, first among the Trinity.
* Tokugawa, having defeated the Midgaard Assassin with the help of
Daris, Krazor, Myronides and Talen
* Tokugawa and a stunningly lovely half-elven woman wearing a mage's robes.
* Tokugawa with his arms clasped loosely around an amethyst-eyed lady Warric.
* Tokugawa bowing before Khore as he is made Attendant to the Kindred.
* Tokugawa accepting the worship of the first of those dedicated to Balance.


Look display case cases: 
A number of display cases of various shapes and sizes hang on the wall:
* A lump of dirt, proclaimed, 'Younger than Toku!'
* A Viking hat with one horn, autographed by Zarous.
* A tickling feather, still scented with a sensual perfume.
* A size triple-D ladies breastplate


Look cat tortoise-shell: 
Stretching langorously, this kitty knows that the true owner of this 
comfy chair is the one that occupies it!


Look books bookshelves: 
Easily hundreds of books cover these shelves, on a wide variety of 
topics. If only you dared peek inside! What a compilation of lore
and knowledge they must contain!