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Detailed Directory of Mystic Chantry
Mystic Chantry is the most gloriously imposing sanctuary in the history of witches. It is the heart of Mystic Steeples, designated for large gatherings called Convocations, as well as for performing rituals and chanting. Mystic Chantry is located in the Toadflax Hall wing of Mystic Steeples, in Severance, Hoopenfangia. Ancient Head Vespercestor Dinah Devinhorn took over in 1721 and gave Mystic Chantry its final touches, such as the balconies in various shapes, sizes, and styles. She also commissioned Sanguinati artist Homasassa to paint more murals throughout the Chantry.
Mystic Coven Sections: There are six coven sections divided between four aisles and one cross aisle on the ground floor. The front three sections are reserved for Graven Dust, Wormwood Philters, and Warlocks’ Bane. The back three sections are reserved for Dragon’s Mantle, Snuffinumbra, and lastly Cryptic Chambers.
Mapped Location of Mystic Chantry
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Magnified Map of Mystic Chantry
Components of Mystic Chantry
Altar: Sits on the ground floor under the podium and platform. It holds the devotional bowls.
Arched Ceiling: The arched ceiling is covered in painted murals. Ancient Head Vespercestor Dinah Devinhorn commissioned Sanguinati artist Homasassa to paint the murals throughout the Chantry.
Avitestari: The floor near the altar in Mystic Chantry is one giant spirit board called the Avitestari.
Balconies: Ancient Head Vespercestor Dinah Devinhorn took over Mystic Steeples and the Sanguinati in 1721 and gave Mystic Chantry its final touches such as the balconies in various shapes, sizes, and styles. These balconies include ten main balconies, twenty corner balconies, and the Vespercestors’ Balcony.
Chandeliers: There are twenty chandeliers; the Sanguinati sometimes fly their brooms between them in Victory Flights.
Choir Loft: The narrow, polished wooden staircases leading up to the choir loft in Mystic Chantry have no hand railings, even though the steps rise at a 50-degree angle. The massive choir also rises at a 50-degree angle as well.
Congre Gate: The gated entry that leads from the Vespercestors’ Vestibule into Mystic Chantry.
Before anybody can enter Mystic Chantry through Congre Gate, statues of the Ancients inspect him or her with lights from their magic wands.
Coven Sections: *See the Map of Mystic Chantry.
Mystic Coven Sections: There are six coven sections divided between four aisles and one cross aisle on the ground floor. The front three sections are reserved for Graven Dust, Wormwood Philters, and Warlocks’ Bane. The back three sections arereserved for Dragon’s Mantle, Snuffinumbra, and lastly Cryptic Chambers.
Dis Entrance: The back entry of Mystic Chantry located on the left side of the choir loft, under the steep loft’s steps. This exit leads to Ickylous Street in Mystic City, and outside the city, it leads to the Riverwalk and Severance River.
Ground Floor: The ground floor of Mystic Chantry has four main aisles and one cross aisle, with the Avitestari near the altar, and six coven sections in the back.
Lectern: The music stand that the Dirge Diviner directs the choir and orchestra from on the platform.
Murals: There are several painted murals with historical Sanguinati scenes throughout the chantry on the arched ceiling and walls.
Platform: Holds the podium or dais, and ten throne chairs for the vespercestors.
Podium: An old wooden podium or dais from which the head vespercestor and other people speak into a levitating magihorn.
Stained-Glass Windows: There are several stained-glass windows in Mystic Chantry, each with an image of an Ancient Sanguinati luminary.
Vespercestors’ Balcony: The highest in the Chantry, located on the 10th level.
Vespercestors’ Throne Chairs: There are ten throne chairs for the Vespercestors to sit on the platform during convocations.
Lectern: The music stand that the Dirge Diviner directs the choir and orchestra from on the platform.
Murals: There are several painted murals with historical Sanguinati scenes throughout the chantry on the arched ceiling and walls.
Platform: Holds the podium or dais, and ten throne chairs for the vespercestors.
Podium: An old wooden podium or dais from which the head vespercestor and other people speak into a levitating magihorn.
Stained-Glass Windows: There are several stained-glass windows in Mystic Chantry, each with an image of an Ancient Sanguinati luminary.
Vespercestors’ Balcony: The highest in the Chantry, located on the 10th level.
Vespercestors’ Throne Chairs: There are ten throne chairs for the Vespercestors to sit on the platform during convocations.