The Freehold of Dogwood is the Ducal Freehold of the Duchy of Dogwood.
Overview[]
Located on a quiet back street north of the river in Richmond, Virginia, the seat of the Duchy of Dogwood exists within a stately mansion that blends in with the other houses on the street. Built of brick in a federal style, with its columned porch and window sills and sashes of pristine white, it could serve as a museum of life in old Virginia. Formal gardens and a manicured lawn surrounded by trimmed hedges occupy the front of the freehold and serve as an area where the court holds its outdoor revels. The whole estate is hidden from the public eye by a wall of trees that line a stone wall around the grounds.
Inside, the rooms that open into the court continue the theme of old money and tradition. Colonial-style furniture rests upon polished hardwood floors and is surrounded by hand-painted wallpaper. The scent of fresh flowers fills every room. These are the rooms that the duke allows visitors to see.
In the more private quarters within the freehold, Cormac and Ashe have created a modern haven for themselves, ranging from a room filled with computers and techno toys to a pseudo-Turkish bathing area complete with Olympic-size pool, sauna, and jacuzzi. The duke's private room is filled with video games and puzzles, while Baron Ashe's room holds avant-garde artwork and several musical instruments. One hall serves as a training room where Cormac and Ashe practice swordplay and argue tactics... aided by an enormous terrain table that shows whatever features the two can recall of Arcadia and the Dreaming peopled by thousands of miniatures lovingly crafted to look like various kith. Not all of the former Countess's style has been eradicated yet, and rooms that feature more staid decor are occasionally (and grudgingly) allocated to the duchy's more conservative elements.
References[]
- CTD. Kingdom of Willows, p. 72.