My first journey takes me to the Southern regions of Qalia where the sand is plentiful. I followed the beautiful river down to the island known as Shimmering Sands, or Dornal Coast. There, I met up with Alizzee. She was kind enough to show me around Mihngo’s [his main character] house.

I was very excited because she had previously told me that there was a very unique aspect to his house. As she opened the door, my eyes wandered to all the corners of the room. Welcoming me was an entertainment room, or so it seemed to me. Two fireplaces rested in the back of the room offering a warmth and light that made the room feel very homie. There were many areas to plop down and take a rest.

When I looked to the left of me, I laughed a little bit. There was what I like to call a stripper pole in the crevice of the room. There was even a table and chairs to sit down at while enjoying the view. Smiling, I told Alizzee I could definitely tell this was a mans house. She laughed a little bit, but was happy to move onto the next room.

This area was very inviting, and reminded me of my bar back home. I felt like a little child, “oO’ing” and “ahhing” at all the neat items within his house. There was a great slab of meat sitting at the counter and I might’ve drooled a little on the rug, not to mention the giant kegs to the right of me.

I found that walking up the stairs of Mingho’s house was my most favorite thing to do, and it gave me some neat ideas for my own house. He made an extra hidden room up top to store his chests. I’m sure he’s quite an adventurer, since he had Alizzee showing me his house. I bet he was out slaying a dragon of one sort or another! Oh, how I do love adventuring.

I hope he doesn’t come after me for showing everyone where his secret treasures are locked away, but this was a great way to make a loft.

As we came to the next room of Mingho’s house, I could tell that he woud have visitors from time to time. I’m sure the ale wasn’t the reason they didn’t go home.

He even had a dresser for his visitors which I thought was a kind jester.

The master bedroom was separated from the other room. It wasn’t anythng fancy, but it was inviting and comfortable. It seems he’s reading quite a novel and has left the page open, so he wouldn’t forget which page he was on. Adventuring can make you forget the finer things in life, like taking the time to read a book and enjoy the warmth of a fireplace.

I thanked Alizzee for taking the time she spent showing me this wonderful Qalian house. She said it was her pleasure, and walked me to the door.

This was my first house I explored on Telon. It was truly a journey worth while. I can’t wait to see the hundreds of other houses that Telon has to offer!

Well, it is a lovely Monday morning, and good thing because my griffon did not want to travel if it was raining again. It’s been raining a lot on Qalia for some reason. Anyways, we are off to Kojan today to meet up with lady Jhone who is allied with Agony’s End. She lives on the North West island which is called Port Aughos. The journey there was beautiful! I love the trees in this area because they have this beautiful pinkish purple color to them, and smell wonderful.

As we landed, Jhone was awaiting our company. Her house is right on the side of the lake, and the view is absolutely stunning!

She invited me into her “humble home” as she called it, and it was quite a humble home indeed. She lives with her fiancee, Shaohao, and her children. When we first walked in, I was welcomed by a hot tub. The first thing I noticed was the heart decorations that were spread about, and Jhone said her fiancee wanted to apologize. I guess he had decorated the house for her for Valentine’s Day, and she decided to keep them up. I thought it was a very cute story and I was awed… a little jealous too. *Grins* She makes these hot tubs with her own crafting skills! She is a Leatherworker of 45 seasons. She tells me she learned her skill from her mother who is an Armorsmith of the 50th season.

As we turned to the right, we came upon a room that was very spacious and homie. The fish tank caught my eye and I was quite fascinated. I even took a seat and watched as the fish swam by. Supposedly, the fish were caught in the bay. Her and her fiancee were fixing to make them for dinner, but the kids had objected. They ended up building a fish tank for them!

To the left of the fireplace, you’ll find a little decoration of Jhone’s own. She has been working on this little project which she called an “anvil planter”. I thought it was very crafty, and something I would not have thought of.

I continued to follow her and listen to her as she told me story upon story. She said, “After a long day of hard adventuring, we come home to drink a bottle of port and relax in the hot tub,” as she showed me her dinning room.

Then, we walked up the stairs and I got to see her kid’s room and play area. The tiny chairs reminded me of my home back on Qalia. I live with a halfling, so I’m used to seeing those around, and forget that little children use them as well. She tells me that she’s still looking for a dresser for them. Perhaps, she’ll find one soon.

Her and her fiancee’s room was quite large, something I’m not used to. My master bedroom is quite small in comparison. She tells me that her furniture was imported from Leth Nurae, where her mother lives. I was thinking that the expenses for shipping were costly, but she said that her mother helped her with that end of the deal.

Jhone’s house was quite lovely! I really enjoyed my stay, and most likely stayed far too long. She told me so many stories, and I really felt that the stories behind her house made her house really come alive to me. Sometimes, it is the little memoreis that you share in your home that really make your home what it is. Jhone welcomed me back to her house, and even offered to make me a hot tub! I was so excited, and I can’t wait! I offered to pay her for the crafting work, but she said she just really likes to make things for the fun of it.

We also talked about how neat it would be to have player cities where she could even build her own hot tub store, or I could build my very own fishing shop. Ah, we can dream right?

This evening, I had the pleasure of visiting Founder Magna of the Legion. She is allied with the Forgotten Unity. I journeyed to Venik Ragnew which is in the South Eastern part of Qalia, East of Afrit. There is a giant mountain that hovers over her housing area that comes down from Abella Cove, making the area seem very secluded.

When I arrived, Magna was awaiting my visit. We had scheduled our meeting at 4 p.m. and I admit, I was a bit early. The thing that really caught my attention as my griffon and I landed at Magna’s house was the lovely tree that gave character to her home.

As we entered, I noticed that the table was set and I could smell that food was being cooked. It smelled great. Magna told me she was expecting a few guest in a few hours. I’m sure they will enjoy her cooking. She tells me that she loves to cook. I express that I enjoy cooking as well, but I’m no chef.

To the left of me there was a basket of flowers and a few gardening items. She had said she just picked some flowers out of her garden. In my head, I was thinking, “she can cook, garden, decorate her house, and what else?” She definitely seems to be a home maker and a great one at that. She even told me she built the vases and a few other items that are in her house. She’s also working on her guild hall. I guess they are still trying to get some resources together, but I wish her luck and I can’t wait to visit their guild hall one day.

Her living room had many chairs. She tells me that she has guests often, and likes for them to be comfortable. Having a variety of chairs, I think she does it quite nicely. One thing, I did notice is that she has two different types of clocks in her house which happen to both be in her living room. I was a bit boggled, but kept it to myself. *grins*

To the left of her living room, we ventured into her kitchen. It was filled with all kinds of things- cook books, all types of breads, cheese, vegies, baskets full of fruit and potatoes, and a variety of meats. It was all very organized. She was cooking a roast, and some fish for her dinner tonight. Good thing I ate before I came over otherwise, I might’ve taken a few peices for myself.

Going up the stairs, her chandelier really caught my eye. It was massive and illuminated the stairway.

The next room, I found was very neat. It was similiar to a loft I had seen in a past home, but it had some new ideas implemented. The staircase up to the loft had a curve to it, and looked so natural with the rest of the home.

As you reached the loft, you were greeted by flowers and a very warm room. It had everything you would need as a guest, even a fire place and basket to keep your dirty laundry in. She did a great job. She said that many of her smaller guests stayed in this room. She has many a friend from what I can tell and she is even friends with Gnomes, which shocked me a little bit.

The next room we visited was her library. She had two large bookshelves with books, and a desk. She also had a closet in the room, but I never opened it to inspect what was in it. I’m assuming more books. She said she loved to read, and that made me very happy to hear. I love to hear that other people enjoy reading. It is one of my favorite hobbies to pass time.

To the right of us, we could see her hot tub that Jhone had made for her. I have visited Jhone’s house before and I was pleased to see some of her work in another Telonian’s house, especially one so far away from Kojan. Supposedly, Jhone and Magna are good friends. Jhone had come over and built her this beautiful hot tub, and Magna added her own flare. It was so inviting; I almost wanted to hop right in, but resisted the temptation.

There was also a fire place near the library. Far enough, of course, to not burn the books. The pillow-like chairs and rug made the room feel so cozy and warm. I wanted to pull out a book and chill out- very therapeutic.

We went on to see her bedroom. The room was lovely. She wanted me to take note of her reading lamp, which was clamped onto the headboard of her bed. It had this shiny tint to it, and looked like it was made out of shells.

We then moved back down stairs. We sat down and talked in her living room. The fire was so warm, and I really did have a great time. Magna had to finish up her cooking, so we said our farewells. I invited her over to my house for some checkers and a glass of wine. She thanked me for coming, and I was on my way.

I really did have a great time at her house. I felt as though I had just stopped by for therapy or something of that sort. I felt very relaxed. The detail she put into her house gave me some great ideas for my own home, and I hope she inspired you to add a little detail to your house as well! If she comes by for checkers, I’ll have to put up some pictures.