Council Hall 1st Floor Descriptions
Reception
The chamber is warm and wood-paneled, carrying the faint scent of ink and wax. A broad desk sits at its center beneath twin candelabras, the parquet floor polished to a shine.
Behind it, a woman with ink-stained fingers glances up, then gestures silently toward a bench along the wall. To the north, Saltmarsh’s blue-and-white banner stands beside a heavy double door leading deeper into the hall.
Brida, Clerk of the Hall, oversees visitors, records, and permits from behind her cluttered desk.
She greets newcomers with a flustered efficiency:
“Appointment? Records, permits, or council business?”
Earnest and overworked, she hums sea shanties when nervous. Loyal to Saltmarsh and proud of her post, she tries to help — though she’s often overwhelmed.
Hooks:
Can issue or locate permits, tax papers, and notarized documents.
Knows council gossip and rumors of missing records.
If treated kindly, may grant limited access to the archives.
Public Hall
A grand chamber of polished wood and carved stone opens before you. Two statues of mounted kings stand at opposite ends, bronze plaques gleaming at their bases. At the center, a circular staircase rises to the second floor.
To the east, a short flight of steps leads to the Council Chambers. A heavy door to the south opens to the street, while a smaller door to the west returns to reception. Four carved pillars support the vaulted ceiling, the air faint with oil and polish.
Statues
King Tavish III (visited 453 CY; later slain at the Siege of Westkeep).
King Kimbertos Skotti, “The Commoner,” current King of Keoland.
Doors
South: Locked; used for festivals and formal processions.
East: Council Chambers.
West: Reception.
Use
Ceremonies, council gatherings, and seasonal festivals.
Open to townsfolk during public announcements.
NPC
Darrak, Keeper of the Hall (present 70% of the time), usually cleaning, adjusting decorations, or quietly observing near the stair.
Council Chamber
A raised half-circle dais holds five high-backed chairs for the Saltmarsh Town Council. At the chamber’s center, a compass rose is inlaid in polished wood.
The flag of Keoland stands to the north, Saltmarsh’s banner to the south. Tall arched windows along the east wall flood the room with light, glinting off brass and lacquered wood.
Use
Council meetings, votes, and formal hearings.
Where the party may be received, commissioned, or honored.
Council in Session (left to right)
Gellan Primewater
Manistrad Copperlocks
Eliander Fireborn (First Councillor, center)
Eda Oweland
Anders Solmor
Cora Underbough, Keeper of Records, sits near the rear, documenting proceedings.
Access
Doors locked when not in session.
Entry by appointment, summons, or escort from reception.