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SETTING


IN SUMMARY: welcome to the aughts. the playlist on every iPod shuffle has such new songs as Umbrella by Rihanna and Jay-Z and Thnks Fr th Mmrs by Fall Out Boy. the original Spider-Man trilogy just wrapped up. all anyone can talk about is how Britney Spears shaved her head. i <3 boobies bracelets are making the wrists of teenagers sweat worldwide. it’s all just a little much, isn’t it? the zebra print, the autotune, the black eyeliner. let Saltburnt be your oasis β€” it’s not like you can leave, anyway. might as well enjoy it!





THE HOUSE


On the outside, a huge English country house from the 1300s, refurbished in the Baroque style around the 1700s. Inside, it is unknowably huge, featuring a seemingly limitless number of rooms, hallways, and staircases. The decor is a clash of English aristocratic history and early aughts trashy aesthetic β€” ashtrays full of old, stale cigarettes alongside relics of Henry the 8th, a stack of red solo cups in the cupboard right next to the Napoleonic era tea set. Duality is the name of the game β€” only the rich can afford to be so filthy, but don’t worry about the mess too much. Any sort of impact you make on the house is likely to be cleared up by the next day but unseen forces who are, almost magically, always watching.

As far as specific rooms go, the house has everything you can imagine: kitchens, ballrooms, studies, observatories, greenhouses, even cafes and movie theaters. Essentially anything you could think of or want can be found on the inside. The look from the outside doesn't make much physical sense compared to the vast interior, and while it is easy to get lost indoors, it isn't impossible to know where you're going. If it looks like you might need help, a convenient maid will round the corner and set you back on the right path.





MAZE & GROUNDS

On the vast estate there are a few features, including a backyard lake, horse stables, a tennis court, and a well tended garden. There are acres and acres of land in an outlining forest with unkempt trees and dry grass, but the hosts will dissuade anyone from exploring any deeper into them than the skin deep tended parts β€” there's plenty to do on the estate anyway, so you won't struggle to be occupied. Enjoy cocktails outside on the patio furniture or sunbathing, should the weather permit, beside the lake.

Most notable is the expansive maze in the backyard, which has one very simple solution to the maze’s heart, and one extremely complex solution that will almost certainly get you lost. Along the grounds are many statues depicting various myths from Greek and Roman mythology, and strangely, it’s as if you never see the same one in the same spot twice. That is, except for the center of the maze, where a foreboding statue of the Minotaur lives, as if put there by Daedalus himself.






THE LIBRARY


The entire house has an energy about it, almost a personality, and nowhere is it more obvious than in the Library. Though there are many libraries throughout Saltburnt, the Library is a singular entity that exists in a large room, full of dark wood bookcases that are lined with expensive, gilt inlaid hardback books, and tomes in deep jeweled hues of red, green, and purple. In the far wall of the Library is a podium, connected to something like a pneumatic tube, where people can make requests for items they want to claim, find, or otherwise discover. Recently, there's also the addition of the Library's own jolly roger flag hanging above the podium. You might get what you’re looking for, but then again, maybe not. The Library has its own unique sense of humor, but you can't expect much else from an incorporeal being. More likely than not, you’ll receive nothing at all for your efforts. It’s a risk however you look at it β€” see the Library post HERE for more information.




BEDROOMS

As with the rest of the mansion, the bedrooms are a decadent exploration of frivolous wealth, from the furniture to the decor, though the specifics are open to your own preference, and can be styled to a character's personal tastes. Characters will naturally have a room to themselves, though they are joined by a shared bathroom with a neighboring bedroom. The bathroom is accessible from either bedroom, featuring two vanities for either person, and the focal point made in the almost voyeuristic bathtub that sits in the center of the room. Bathing in it does give the impression that you're on display for some invisible audience, but that's probably your mind playing tricks on you. Don't forget to lock your door, or risk someone walking in on you with your pants down.







THE OTHERWORLD


In the basement of the house, the guests discovered a permanent fixture β€” an entry upon password sex club by the name of The Otherworld, which features a retinue of carnal delights. The theme of the club is subject to change at times, but there's always a presence of escapism in its walls. Cocktails of the month are designed to lower your inhibitions and explore the darker sides of kink. There are frequently sex shows on display at various stages around the club, all of which get more and more debauched the further you wander in.

Of course, no one talks about the sex club under their feet. It wouldn't be polite. Anything you see or say or do there is completely free of judgement β€” probably. The cum stains and blood spills are still all cleaned up by house staff, so you can bet the Balfours are still getting reports on what exactly it is you're doing in the depths.


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[personal profile] money 2024-10-17 01:42 pm (UTC)(link)
DEAD MEN TELL NO TALES
OWNER: nami. zoro, sanji, koby, and shanks are her free labor beloved workers!
ROOM DETAILS: a recently renovated, pirate theme restaurant. it's the height of luxury, despite that the staff leave something to be desired ... for those interested in a high seas experience, look no further than dead men tell no tales.
ROOM LOCATION: second floor, with a cheesily decorated outer door that looks like a snail shell.
ANY NOTES: more thorough post for aesthetics
Edited 2025-01-19 14:18 (UTC)
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[personal profile] peasant 2024-11-17 01:20 am (UTC)(link)
SOL & SCROLL
OWNER: [dreamwidth.org profile] peasant, staff & business directory here. An IC appliaction can be found here for any characters interested in jumping onboard, or they can speak to Alina.

ROOM DETAILS: Witchy apothecary meets book cafe — Sol & Scroll is a safe haven for witches and readers alike, where the magic of the natural world meets the magic of the written word. Stepping inside, guests are greeted by the woodsy, earthy fragrances drawing them to a selection of dried flora, handpicked herbs, incense sticks, and a mixture of salves and tinctures to address their needs.

In a cozy nook, bookworms are invited to take a seat on colorful beanbags and pillows after they've browsed the curated shelves of books. While they relax and unwind away from the outside world, patrons can choose from a small menu of teas to sip on β€” some ordinary blends, while others appear to have small, varying magical effects depending on Kettlewing's cooperation that day β€” just don't ask where the tea came from. In the backroom is a floral nursery with access limited to Alina and trusted employees — though floral arrangements and bouquets are available.

Payment for goods & service is on a trade system β€” customers are asked to bring their own handmade goods or skills in exchange. These can be ordinary or magical in nature, tangible or intangible (like sharing a secret, helping tend to the garden, or reading Alina your favorite book, for example), so long as it's homegrown and from the heart.

Hours of operation are Monday through Thursday from 10:30 AM β€” 3:30 PM.

ROOM LOCATION: On the grounds, in a repurposed greenhouse.

ANY NOTES: some general aesthetic vibes: one / two / three / four / five
Edited 2025-01-21 23:01 (UTC)
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[personal profile] homebird 2024-11-25 08:51 pm (UTC)(link)
NEEDLE POINTS NORTH
OWNER: Sansa Stark [personal profile] homebird, maybe more later!
ROOM DETAILS: A somewhat less modern room, one that was probably slated for renovation, but Sansa will keep it medieval! A large fireplace for heat, lots of candles, and a big window that overlooks the grounds. The walls are lined with shelves and hanging racks where frabrics and clothing are stored and hung. There's a large, prominent Direwolf Banner, bearing the colours and sigil of House Stark. It will start off primarily as a workspace with chairs and tables where Sansa will work. If others have interest, she will likely rearrange the furniture into more of a sewing circle structure where others can work with her.
ROOM LOCATION: On the same floor as the Library, but maybe in a wing further back that's a little less modern? A northern wing if at all possible...
ANY NOTES: Nothing else for right now!
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Private Room

[personal profile] break 2024-12-20 02:34 pm (UTC)(link)
Daniel's Study
OWNER: Daniel Molloy

ROOM DETAILS: Daniel's private study is a little more maximalist than Saltburn's usual offerings, and a little less colonial. The ceiling is painted with white clouds on a blue sky, there are several bookshelves and filing cabinets as well as display cases for trinkets, and at least four lamps. There's a broad desk by the window where he's got his iBook and writings, with a few spare chairs for visitors. A secondary workbench up against the east wall for old man occupations like ships in a bottle or jigsaw puzzles. The west wall has a fireplace with a tea-kettle and toasting forks, a soft rug and a long squashy brown leather sofa great for napping on. The whole place is overwhelmingly cluttered.

ROOM LOCATION: A fixed door near the entrance to the library.

ANY NOTES: While this isn't strictly a business, Daniel is a college lecturer and chronic mansplainer, so he's willing to answer questions, share information, or offer tutoring; his areas are journalism, publishing, global politics, environmentalism, war, harm prevention around drugs and sex, and Saltburnt in general. Office hours are generally 8PM to 2AM.
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[personal profile] powerhungry 2025-05-15 05:21 pm (UTC)(link)
THE HEX CLUB
OWNER: silco (though jinx also has the keys).
ROOM DETAILS:
a plush cross between a host club and a brothel, dressed up as a lounge; meant to function as a more chill alternative to the otherworld for those looking for a more relaxed experience (or those not yet ready to jump into the deep end) but still desirous of a little spice.

patrons are welcome to visit the hex club just for drinks and a place to hang out, or to spend time with any of the hosts β€” whether it's just to have someone to talk to, to fulfill an unrequited crush, or to be talked through a new kink. whatever you're looking for, the hex club can accommodate. (that said, none of the hosts' time comes for free, and bad behavior won't be tolerated.)
ROOM LOCATION: on the first floor, one wrong turn away from the stairs down to the otherworld.
ANY NOTES: staff directory and general info here.
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[personal profile] haggle 2025-05-23 11:00 pm (UTC)(link)
THE PINK SLIP
OWNER: ani mikheeva (operated in partnership with silco)
ROOM DETAILS: hidden speakeasy-style strip club tucked behind the hex club. key spots include the main stage, private rooms, bar, the butterfly room (ani's private domain) & the powder room (used by freya for memory edits etc).

ROOM LOCATION: behind a velvet-paneled wall in the rear hallway of silco's hex club. entry is by invitation, recommendation, or a "fee" (a challenge/dare issued and fulfilled) β€” all patrons are held accountable for their guests.

ANY NOTES: currency is about desire and exposure/vulnerability. you "pay" with: humiliation (onstage, in whispers, in performance), desperation (confessed cravings, public obedience), willingness to degrade or be degraded, sexual favors β€” bartered, begged for, or performed, and trophies (lingerie left behind, ruined lipstick, video clips left on staff's phones), etc. more info / employee directory here.