You are standing in a vast hall that is dimly lit, but wherefrom the light comes, is a mystery. The walls seem to radiate warmth and give the pleasant feeling of being welcome here. A large portrait is hanging on one of the walls. A large wooden staircase leads up into the tower. To the east there is a high passage away from the hall. This ends shortly after by a tall oak door. The enormous hall extends further north from here. To the south you can see a huge, and VERY heavy- looking iron-wrought door. It looks like this is the only exit from this magnificent old house. To the west you can see a large ashen door.