The Manor House and Cottages on the Estate are on an Isle of sorts, and has acres of land and woods around it. There are a couple of warfs and a bridge from and to the isle.

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 As their official guide showed them to their Manor House, wagons, carts and pack animals were coming and going at the doors of the house bringing in furniture and supplies, foodstuffs and place settings, linens, blankets, household goods, books, decorations and servants galore. At the stables, horses, tack, and carriages were being delivered.

"Here you are at your Manor House. You all own the property together but can't sell your portions, or rent it out. There are small but well built cottages sprinkled throughout the property. They range in sizes and shapes so are suitable for bipedal or quadrupedal citizens. For now we will proceed to the sitting room of the Manor House."
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 She sat and watched the scenery go by as darkness started to fall. The view of their manor house was stunning, as they came around the drive, circling around the trees and past several cottages each nestled in their own bit of lawn and copse of trees. There seemed to be  6 or 7 cottages from what she could see, and further on they passed stables and wash houses, and a smoke house and a creamery, and poultry runs, and who knew how many out buildings before finally approaching the manor house in a loop drive.

 People seemed to be busy every where, and deliveries were still being made. A man came down the stairs to greet the carriage. He opened the door and greeting them, offering a hand to help her out. Then he led her up the wide shallow stairs to the entrance, then inside to the Great Hall. There were a variety of tables around two huge fire places. some had chairs all around, some had few chairs but room to stand around.

 "Hello Madam. Welcome to your new home. You may chose any room in the Manor House, as none have been claimed yet. There are large rooms on the ground floor without furniture for the centaurs. The rooms for the humans are on the second floor. There are private bathing rooms in each suit, and there is a hot steam pool room in the basement. The pools range from hot to cold. There is tea awaiting everyone in the Great Room as well as wine and cordial. The servants have already taken your luggage to the trunk room and will deliver it to whichever rooms you chose."

"Thank you for the information Sir. I will await here while my boy searches out my rooms. He knows what I like. Then he can inform the truck room servants where to send my
luggage."

 She sat down at one of the tables with a tea service and sipped her tea once the servant girl had poured for her.

Knowing his Mistress well, lilbug was already investigating the various rooms, determining which one would best meet with the Lady's approval.  Going from room to room, he examined each in meticulous detail.  He was very impressed with the architecture, construction and furnishings.

It was typical, in some regards, of an Arnish pallazius (manor house) but much newer and more sturdily made than most he'd seen; not surprising really when one considered that it had been made on the orders of the Empress Sidi herself.  She had not spared any expense, and it showed.  The place was magnificent!  Soon lilbug found what he considered the perfect choice for his beloved Lady and rushed to tell Her so.

He found Her in the Great Hall, sipping tea and seemingly lost in Her own thoughts.  He came around in front of Her, his knees folding with practiced grace as he knelt on the colourful woven rug before Her.  Leaning forwards, he nestled Her soft boot with his cheek and waited for Her attention.  Mistress had worn his very favourite boots with Her lovely dress.  It was very hard for the besotted slave not to gaze at Her like a lovesick pup, but he did his best to keep his eyes down until instructed otherwise.

"I have found the best room for You my Lady.  I have informed the servants where to move Your belongings, as You instructed.  Shall I go and assist them?  I can begin unpacking and supervise their placement if You desire, beloved Mistress."

 She smiled down upon her slave boy and rested her hand upon his head, then ruffled his curls. She loved him beyond what she had thought possible, and her heart filled with joy. He had changed her life and for the better, not at all a burden as she had feared.

"Well done My boy. And did you find a home for our friend here? I am sure he would appreciate a nice wooden box to sleep in and some nice china bowls for food and water. And possibly a large roasting pot for clay bits for his toilet."

 Her other hand was curled around the stray cat, who seemed content in her lap, though there was still a somewhat woebegone air about him. She stroked him gently then handed him to lilbug.

 He snuggled in Fairaday's arms and lap but kept looking around as if looking for someone. When lilbug came down, he perked up slightly and mewed at him. When he was handed off to lilbug, he was unsure what was happening now but soon relaxed in lilbug's arms. He shook his head and pawed at his ear then scratched his neck briefly then settled down.

The sword mistress sat quietly in a rare reflective moment as she looked over the island and manor.  There was an area that would be a spectacular area for a large paddock and corral.  Rich in grasses and access to clean water.  Entering the large manor hall she sought out the areas that would be most defensible and areas in need of strategic upgrading.

As per usual when it came to traveling by carriage, Crow chose to hop up onto the roof and lay down on top of it.  Chewing a piece of straw out of the corner of his mouth, he laid down and looked up at the darkening skies.  He wondered how long it would be before the stars came out to greet them.

Cooper, the raccoon looked up at the stars.  He chittered away at his human companion.

"Hey, I know."

Chitter Chatter

"Ha!  That would be funny!"

Cheep Chet Chat

"Aw, c'mon dude!  Too soon!"

Once the manor came into view, the young bard stood up and, from his high vantage point, looked out across the land laid out before his eyes.  Grinning widely, he leaned over the side of the carriage roof and poked his head inside.  While hanging upside down, he addressed the ones riding inside, "Hey!  I see it!  The manor!  Take a look, you guys!  It's awesome!"

It wouldn't be long before they arrived at their destination.  Jumping down off the roof of the carriage, Crow enthusiastically bolted for the entrance, right past the man who came to greet them.

Motoko sat within the carriage, cleaning and maintaining her blades carefully.  There would be time for it later, she knew, but she couldn't help it.  It was something for her to do until they had arrived at the manor.  Felix, the little kitten by her side was asleep for the moment and wasn't in a playful mood.  She supposed she could play around with Petal for a bit... but there was no telling when they were going to arrive and if their play got cut short...

No, it would be better to wait until there was certainty that they had enough time to themselves.

"To be honest, I'm not very excited about seeing the manor house itself," The young swordswoman admitted to her slave girl.  "I'm more looking forward to checking out the cottages.  We can have one all to ourselves, so I'd much rather stay in one of those than take a room at the manor.  What do you think, Petal?  Should we check out the rooms anyway, just in case?"

As soon as they arrived at the manor, Motoko sheathed her blade and picked up Felix.  Carrying the small kitten in her arms, she hopped out of the carriage just in time to see Crow bolting for the manor.  A small chuckle came out of her as she remarked, "Well, I guess he'll be taking a room at the manor for sure, then."

Petal rode quietly, but her eyes were bright with excitement as she watched the city pass by. Watching Mistress for a bit and blushing at the look in her Mistresses eye on occasion. Straightening the cloth of her silk dress nervously then smiling and giggling at the kitten's antics.

" It is beautiful and quite large. I have seen many estates but this one is rather large." Petals eyes  went to the cottages in the distance."Of course Mistress You may need to have a cottage remodeled."

"Master Crow is Excitable isn't he Mistress."

Lilbug accepted the ragged kitty gently, then frowned and carefully examined his ear and neck.  "You seem to be bothered by something here little kitty, perhaps I can help, let me take a look.  Be good and after we're done I'll find you some food and water, and make you a place to sleep and do you...ahem kitty business."

Everyone roll 1D20.

16:58, Today: lilbug rolled 14 using 1d20.  DM asked :P.

Stardancer had just stepped into the room holding little kitty, She glanced about the room "Such a beautiful building" She gave her a long gentle pet.  She swished her tail to swat Rinaldo playfully.

21:38, Today: Stardancer rolled 19 using 1d20.

21:39, Today: little kitty rolled 5 using 1d20.

Xi agreed quietly as she thought about it strategically.

21:40, Today: Xi rolled 3 using 1d20.

 A young woman sat at one of the tables with Brother Galen, watching nervously as the strangers came into the room. She knew they too were co-owners of the Manor House and the spit of land that formed a half isle and surrounded on two sides by water. She didn't know anyone yet but Galen.

Rinaldo let out a low whistle as he stepped out of the wagon next to Stardancer and looked about. The playfully swatted at Stardancer as she swished him. This is impressive, and I used to live on a Duchess' estate.


10:02, Today: Rinaldo Scyffia rolled 3 using 1d20.

Anu entered the room taking in the manor house with a critical eye. Then stopped abruptly as he spotted Brother Galen and Performed a rather formal bow, Hands together in front of him as he paid respects to the Monk.

" Honored one, it is unexpected to see you here." He spoke with a hint of curiosity and a little surprise in his voice as he spoke to his superior and mentor." Do you require anything of me?"