Location

The Old Gardens

Created by Rosalyn the Seer

The Old Gardens stands as one of the most storied estates in the realm, a sprawling principality where the tiefling princess Rosalyn spent her formative years learning the delicate balance between courtly duty and youthful wonder. The grounds are renowned for their distinctive flora—vast groves of amethyst-hued crystalline trees interspersed with emerald-leafed vegetation that seems to shimmer in the sunlight, creating an otherworldly landscape that has captivated visitors for generations. The architectural centerpiece features a series of ascending terraces housing elegant buildings of pale stone, their design reflecting centuries of refined tradition and aesthetic mastery. A substantial pond dominates the lower gardens, its waters teeming with ducks and fish, providing both sustenance and peaceful contemplation for those who wandered its shores. Throughout Rosalyn's youth, The Old Gardens served as both sanctuary and classroom, offering countless diversions and natural wonders while she received rigorous instruction in statecraft, diplomacy, and the responsibilities befitting royal station. The estate's most iconic feature is an ancient bronze bell, positioned prominently within the central courtyard, which has long tradition of ringing to announce the royal family's return from their travels. After years of absence, the bell chimed once more upon Rosalyn's homecoming, echoing across the terraces and through the gardens—yet the halls remained silent, empty of the servants and courtiers who once rushed to welcome her back.