Persimmon Grove Freehold

The Freehold Hollow is a little misleading - it wasn't originally one single Hollow, but several independent Hollows that expanded until they joined up together. The result is a sprawling, eclectic, rambling collection of Hedge-based locales, many with clashing styles and aesthetics. Insofar as places in the Hedge have a real-world equivalent, it is more or less located on the Hedge-side of Downtown DeLand. The Hollow has hidden rooms and secret passageways, feast halls and at least three libraries, elegant architecture and beautiful decay, workshops, workout rooms, cozy parlors and airy views and everything you could want or imagine.

The Bright Ballroom


Gold and white and full of light, the Bright Ballroom is the domain of the Spring Court - the Spring Monarch holds court here, festivities during Spring are held here, and during the other seasons, the Spring Court often meets here to discuss issues pertinent to the Court. It is open to all unless specifically marked otherwise.

The Dark Ballroom


Dark and dingy and unfinished-looking, the Dark Ballroom is beloved by both the Autumn and the Winter Court, whose monarchs hold court there and who use it for their own seasonal celebrations (often at night or with the windows covered, the only light coming from flickering candles or lamps.)  Either court may use it for private meetings in Spring or Summer, but both courts have their own secret locations as well. It is theoretically open to all, but Spring and Summer courtiers who go there outside of official gatherings tend to feel very unwelcome, both by the room itself and by its inhabitants.

The Salle
Although technically a ballroom in its own right, the Summer Court holds very few balls. Instead, during every season this large, open space is put to good use as a training hall and sparring location. Queen Roxie rarely stands on ceremony, and the few times she has held court, it's been an informal affair, with practice mats, armor, and weapons shoved haphazardly aside to make room.

As the Summer Court believes in a strong and well-prepared freehold, members of other courts are not simply allowed, but actively invited to join them any time they wish to hone their fighting skills.

The Transition Ballroom
Rich and beautiful, this ballroom tends to be used exclusively for the changing of the monarchs, hence the name. It is sometimes used to impress people of importance from other freeholds as well. Outside of this, the room is usually left empty or even locked, giving it a "special occasion" feel on the few times that it's opened.