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My Homestead Project

  • Member
    December 18, 2017

    I had a slight change of plan when I noticed I wasn't too far off having enough gold to get the Ald Velothi Harbour House, so instead of buying the Vivec the Champion statue, I bought this Tribunal Shrine in Fountain for 50k. I always manage to pick the worst weather in which to take photos, but I quite like this regardless. The Blessing Stone adds a bit of lighting, while the Stone Atronach trophy from The Aethrian Archive on the left is a nice reminder that there is no obstacle one blessed by The Three cannot overcome. Scissors, the Nibenay Mudcrab, remembers well the words of Almalexia.

  • Member
    December 31, 2017

    The Old Velothi Harbor House

    On the coast north of Gnisis, this spacious three-level home in the Redoran "bug-house" style comes with a walled courtyard, a next-door dock, and convenient access to the nearby ruins of Ashalmawia and Arkngthunch-Sturdumz.

    This was my Christmas gift to myself, this time around I went for a fully-furnished option at 5k Crowns and it'll be the primary residence of my newest character, Seryn Varo. I haven't done much beyond add a few things here and there, making slight alterations to the layout. 

    A rare sunny day for a Homestead project photo!

    The interior is very dark as you walk in so I added more lighting and put up a few pictures to brighten the place up. The far wall is the kitchen/dining area, and that needs a total overhaul. I have 29 writ vouchers from doing Master Writs; at 35 I can buy a Provisioning Station, so that is my next goal.

    I've been talking about it for ages, finally did it! I bought Vivec the Champion statue from Vvardenfell's Achievement Vendor for 150k and am over the moonlet about it. I'm not happy with the bookcases along the far wall, though. They are right at the edge of the stairs leading to a small cellar and quite inaccessible. You wouldn't want to step back whilst choosing a book, that's for sure.

    This is one of two rooms on the left-hand side as you enter, it'll eventually become the library/study. The other room is a guest bedroom which I'm not happy with. Guests? Seryn is an Ordinator and not even other Ordinators like Ordinators. It might become the kitchen... Not sure. Of note is the complete collection of The Sermons, purchased for 130k and dotted around the house.

    I wasn't sure what to do with the small middle floor, so converted it into a shrine. The base is a Dark Elven Counter which was part of the kitchen area, on top of that is a Triptych of the Triune from the achievement vendor which cost 30k. The candles came with the place, I added Sermon 5 to the right there.

    The top floor is the master bedroom. I plan to swap that claustrophobia-inducing bed with the open one from downstairs. I added the Nix-Hound, Daedric Brazier from a New Life Fest container, and Redoran Banner from the cheev furnisher for 10k. May line the shelves with banners and use the top shelf for Undaunted Busts. Not sure yet.

    Yep, pretty chuffed with this house. The rugs are cool and the details on the candles and other furnishings are mental. I just wish there was a massive Almalexia statue too.

  • Member
    December 31, 2017
    Phil that is amazing! I am really jealous and can’t wait to get some housing done. That house is one of my favorites and you really did a nice job with it! I’m glad you are proud of it, you should be!
  • Member
    December 31, 2017

    Lovely photos of your homesteads. :) I'm also jealous for The Old Velothi Harbor House decoration.  Neatly done.

  • Member
    December 31, 2017

    The statue of Vivec really is the business!

    Good work Phil, it looks incredible.

  • Member
    December 31, 2017

    Amornar said: Phil that is amazing! I am really jealous and can’t wait to get some housing done. That house is one of my favorites and you really did a nice job with it! I’m glad you are proud of it, you should be!

    Thanks Amo! Can't wait to see what you do with Homesteads when the time comes. 2018 will see home storage too, so you're in the right place at the right time :)

    Caladran said:

    Lovely photos of your homesteads. :) I'm also jealous for The Old Velothi Harbor House decoration.  Neatly done.

    Thank you Cal :) Getting the achievement to let me buy the statue took a bit of work, but well worth the effort I think :D

    Paul said:

    The statue of Vivec really is the business!

    Good work Phil, it looks incredible.

    Thanks Paul :) He gives off an insane ammount of light. I had him set up in the courtyard, but he just lights up the interior so well  and seems to be at home there, that I couldn't leave him outside :D

  • Member
    January 5, 2018

    I took some inspiration from Caladran's cribbs as seen in Ciel'nns Many Houses, and spent a little bit of time doing some decorating:

    The view as we face the front door. Of note is Olms, patron saint of justice and Ordinators. There's a Hlaalu Floral Tapestry to the left of the door, while a Dark Elf Emblazoned Tapestry hangs above the entrance. On the right is a strange little area. I will likely want another floral tapestry to go there, but in the meantime it's become a prelude library to the library - so much library that the actual library can't contain it.

    Here's the the face-on view:

    There's a liitle stool to sit on, and a handy copy of Sermon 14 just in case the trip to the library from the front door is too exhauasting.

    Daylight

    Nightlight

    Only things of note are really the Hlaalu Vellum Sconce on the right and Dark Elf Tea Table to the left. Former was bought in lieu of a chandalier, latter crafted.

    View from opposite side:

    Daylight

    Night

    On the corner desk I've placed loads of volumes of the 36 Lessons. Took ages to position those. I just need to get Sermon 37 for the complete collection.

    The library, most imprtant room, is complete :) Loads of places to sit after the long walk from the door.

  • Member
    January 5, 2018

    That's freaking lovely library you got there! :D Ciel'nn would want to visit the place!

  • Member
    January 5, 2018
    He is welcome to visit anytime :D They can discuss why he has the antcipated of Sotha Sil in his yard over a few cups of mazte and a bowl of crab and scuttle.
  • Member
    January 5, 2018

    Paws said: He is welcome to visit anytime :D They can discuss why he has the antcipated of Sotha Sil in his yard over a few cups of mazte and a bowl of crab and scuttle.

    Sure, Ciel'nn want to invite your Ordinator for a dinner, too. xP