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Founded about thirty turns after the Ninth Pass ended, the Miner Hall was set up to take advantage of the major lodes of ore in the surrounding mountains. About fifteen turns later, the Hall was approached about building a new Hold, Garnet Valley. The Hallmaster was reluctant to comply, since the miners had just hit a mother lode of valuable ore. When a deal was struck that the Miners could keep whatever valuable ore and gems they found while digging out the Hold, the Hallmaster relented. | Founded about thirty turns after the Ninth Pass ended, the Miner Hall was set up to take advantage of the major lodes of ore in the surrounding mountains. About fifteen turns later, the Hall was approached about building a new Hold, Garnet Valley. The Hallmaster was reluctant to comply, since the miners had just hit a mother lode of valuable ore. When a deal was struck that the Miners could keep whatever valuable ore and gems they found while digging out the Hold, the Hallmaster relented. | ||
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The Main Hall is located slightly away from the mountains. The first Hallmaster thought this to be the best location because of the possibility of earthquakes. Subsequent buildings have been situated closer to the mountains, but only after careful surveys were conducted. | The Main Hall is located slightly away from the mountains. The first Hallmaster thought this to be the best location because of the possibility of earthquakes. Subsequent buildings have been situated closer to the mountains, but only after careful surveys were conducted. | ||
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| + | While the general image of miners wouldn't seem to reflect a beautiful Hall, one often forgets that the Minercraft produces the masons responsible for much of the world's stonework. The Hall is a large building built free of any cliffs or mountains, almost a design lesson just in studying it visually. Ornate stonework coupled with precise angles makes for an elegant Hall that most Lords would be proud to call their Hold. | ||
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| + | The building is four-storeys tall, more because the Hallmaster who designed it enjoyed his craft too much to build something small than because the Hall needed so much space. Plumbing and gas-heated hot water are available on all levels of the building, and each set of quarters for journeymen, master, and senior staff has private bathing facilities. The apprentice dorm has a single large bathing chamber shared with the regular hall staff. | ||
Revision as of 04:01, 25 July 2019
History
Founded about thirty turns after the Ninth Pass ended, the Miner Hall was set up to take advantage of the major lodes of ore in the surrounding mountains. About fifteen turns later, the Hall was approached about building a new Hold, Garnet Valley. The Hallmaster was reluctant to comply, since the miners had just hit a mother lode of valuable ore. When a deal was struck that the Miners could keep whatever valuable ore and gems they found while digging out the Hold, the Hallmaster relented.
Approximately thirty-six turns after Garnet Valley Hold was established, the Smithcraft Hall was founded within a short walking distance. With their close proximity, the Halls were able to reach trading agreements fairly quickly.
The two crafts worked closely together from the beginning, and it is not uncommon to see Miners at the Smith Hall or Smiths at the Miner Hall on a daily basis. As part of their cooperation, a small Healer station was created at Miner Hall to provide for the needs of both Halls.
Location
The Main Hall is located slightly away from the mountains. The first Hallmaster thought this to be the best location because of the possibility of earthquakes. Subsequent buildings have been situated closer to the mountains, but only after careful surveys were conducted.
Building Information
While the general image of miners wouldn't seem to reflect a beautiful Hall, one often forgets that the Minercraft produces the masons responsible for much of the world's stonework. The Hall is a large building built free of any cliffs or mountains, almost a design lesson just in studying it visually. Ornate stonework coupled with precise angles makes for an elegant Hall that most Lords would be proud to call their Hold.
The building is four-storeys tall, more because the Hallmaster who designed it enjoyed his craft too much to build something small than because the Hall needed so much space. Plumbing and gas-heated hot water are available on all levels of the building, and each set of quarters for journeymen, master, and senior staff has private bathing facilities. The apprentice dorm has a single large bathing chamber shared with the regular hall staff.
