Elysium

Location & Access

• Depth: Six stories underground, beneath a parking garage.
• Entrance: Accessed through double elevators leading to a grand office featuring a prominent sign-in desk.
• Primary Entry to Elysium: A pair of massive decorative wooden doors along the northern wall of the office.

Main Chamber

• Dimensions: Approximately 80 feet long, capped by a curved, curtained northern wall.
• Flooring: Gleaming marble, accentuating the elegance of the space.
• Focal Point: A mosaic of an eight-pointed star embedded in the floor, centrally located.

Seating & Layout

1. Right Side:
   • A large, bean bag-style lounge, inviting a relaxed atmosphere.
2. Left Side:
   • A rack of folding chairs for convenience and overflow seating.
3. Central Funnel:
   • Two rows of six chairs on each side, aligned toward the star mosaic.
4. Dais & Throne:
   • A slightly elevated dais curves along the northern wall.
   • Central Throne:
     • Positioned at the pinnacle, with a step stool for accessibility.
   • Primogen/Leader Seats:
     • Eight chairs curve outward on either side of the throne.
     • Each chair bears a symbol representing a clan, supernatural group, or faction:
       • Vampire clans (excluding Tremere), Werewolves (claw mark symbol), and magical groups (wand symbol).
     • The four chairs closest to the throne on both sides feature the Tremere insignia.

Support Areas

• Behind the dais chairs, a 15-foot-wide space stretches to the eastern and western walls.
• Purpose:
  • Accommodates additional members of the represented clans or groups.
  • Offers standing room or seating with folding chairs for group supporters.

Atmosphere

The Elysium radiates a sense of neutrality, serving as a common ground for diplomacy and discourse. The combination of modern practicality (folding chairs, relaxed seating) and traditional grandeur (marble floors, throne, symbolic chairs) ensures an environment both majestic and accessible. The layout reinforces the hierarchy and unity of the supernatural communities of Seattle, symbolizing their intricate balance of power and alliance.