NOTICE: See the Google doc for the pre-approval submitted version or fileBeacon Hall Archive - Solhaven Annex Design - May 2021.pdf.

As voted during our previously monthly meeting on Sunday, May 16, 2021, the following is being submitted for GM pre-approval.

The basic theme is a lighthouse on an estuary in Marshtown, somewhat nearby Glok's Pier as a callback to River's Rest. If GM approval is received to move forward with this concept, a formal vote will then be held.

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Photograph of an estuary.

Resources

General guidelines

Rules for room design

Ambient Messages

Location

We are intending a lighthouse on the estuary near Marshtown:

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Geographic map of the Cairnfang river flowing into Solhaven Bay.

Considering the geographic intent and our interest to be outside the justice system, an entry portal (e.g., pier) is likely most suitable near Land's End:

[Marshtown, Land's End - 3902] 
The firm soil of the path to the northeast quickly turns to mud and pools 
of stagnant water to the southwest.  As progress becomes more difficult, a 
raised walkway made of wooden planks elevates travelers above the treacherous, 
sliding mud.  The falls to the northeast, known as Kaskara Zahar, or the 
Cascade Taehhar, pour from the Cairnfang River above, and the delta of the 
mighty Cairnfang rushes into Solhaven Bay to the south.
Obvious paths: north, south

Due south of Marshtown, Land's End gives an idea the kind of view we can expect in this vicinity, with explicit reference to the color of estuary waters.

[Marshtown, Shoreline - 1274]
As the raised platform approaches the Cairnfang river, less and less stable 
soil is available to support the buildings and inhabitants of Marshtown.  
Rafts of large barrels have been tied together and serve as flotation for the 
walkway and the squat wooden buildings that line either side.  A breathtaking 
and living display of color takes place in the waters to the southeast as the 
crystal waters of the Cairnfang mingle with the bluer waters of Solhaven Bay.  
You also see Langi's pier to the southeast.
Obvious paths: north, southwest
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Modified Tsoran schematic map. Dark grey rooms are outside the justice system. The fuchsia room is a potential candidate: Marshtown, Land's End.

Layout overview

The below layout is simply a tentative draft which has not been voted on. 
Specific layouts and rooms are subject to discussion and modification after pre-approval of this general theme.
We are seeking pre-approval of a lighthouse on a pier by an estuary in Marshtown.
Keep in mind it is easier to discard the idea of, e.g., a sea cave after approval, than add one later which might not be approved.
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Draft map of the proposed design.

Open questions and future decisions

Telescope / viewing orb

Logically this makes the most sense at the Top of the Lighthouse, but probably should not be located inside the lockers. What regions do we want to see? What specific rooms do we want to see within a given area? What are the mechanical distance limitations?

Location for museum-quality artifacts

Maybe we don't want them stuffed in a damp cave.

Can the lighthouse be seen from afar?

It would be cool if there was some sort of mood messaging, e.g. near the Solhaven ports for OSA and the Live Bait, relating to the lighthouse, but this might be well outside the scope of what a CHE can request.