Halls of the Watchmen

Halls of the Watchmen
General information
Constructed:	34 ABY
Location:	Ooroo Abbey, Menat Ombo
Physical specifications
Usage
Era:	Dark Jedi Brotherhood Era
Affiliation:	Odan-Urr
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Layout

Great Hall

Found upon entering the Halls of the Watchmen, the Great Hall is a vast, airy space giving one a sense of anxiety as they enter into this space. Large stained glass windows are placed atop the entryway, illuminating the hall with an ominous cerulean glow. Supported by massive polished granite pillars, the vaulted ceiling is a masterpiece of art. In the center of this masterwork is painted the Jedi code in front of a spiraling galaxy. Often referred to as the "Hall of Reflection", the massive stone walls on either side are polished in such a way that one may mistake them as a gigantic mirrors of sorts, creating the illusion that the hall itself is an infinite space filled with large stone pillars as far as the eye can see. Located in the center of the room perched atop a single ornate fountain one may find a life-sized statue of Odan-Urr, one of the house's most respected figures. At the far end of the hall, circular steps lead the way up into the rest of the Halls of the Watchmen. Often used as a podium, the Acolytes of Urr are often gathered together in a semicircle around these steps as announcements of varying purpose are spoken in this very room.

Dormitories

The Dormitories reserved for contained within the Halls of the Watchmen are strategically separated between two wings on the west and east most corners of the Halls of the Watchmen. The purpose of this is to keep the Men's and Women's Dormitories separated in order to suppress the idea of one becoming emotionally attached to an Acolyte of the opposite gender. These Dormitories are small in order to suppress attachment to material possessions as well, following the traditional Jedi ideals.

Men's Dormitories

Located on what is called the "west wing" of the Halls of the Watchmen, the men's dormitories are made up of several small rooms accessible through the narrow hallways throughout the west wing. Each of these rooms are roughly the shape of a small cube with enough room to hold a small bed, desk with chair, a small night stand with one drawer and a shallow closet. In the case of needing more room each small room can hold one more bed or bunk bed. There are three locker room style bathroom/shower areas.

At the start of the west wing there is a commons area that is for all the men to enjoy together. It is to study with one another and get to know each other in a non-training setting.

There is one large room at the back of the wing that is used for journeymen that are younger than 15 years old. The room has 25 bunk beds with two foot lockers under each. Against the wall in-between each bed is a wardrobe shared by both Journeymen. One of the lock room style bath rooms is attached to this dorm.

Women's Dormitories

Located on what is called the "east wing" of the Halls of the Watchmen, the women's dormitories are made up of several small rooms accessible through the narrow hallways throughout the east wing. However, unlike the men's dormitories, these rooms differ in that they normally house only one resident each. This is due to the fact that these dormitories have been recently built, as dormitories were previously unseparated from the west wing. You will find in each room a small bed, desk with chair a nightstand table and a small wardrobe. All the bathrooms here are locker room style as well. They are a bit bigger than the men’s as woman tend to need more room. There are two of them with a small lounge area off of one of them with tables and chairs for group study time.

There is one large room at the back of the wing that is used for journeymen that are younger than 15 years old. The room has 25 bunk beds with two foot lockers under each. Against the wall in-between each bed is a wardrobe shared by both Journeymen. One of the lock room style bath rooms is attached to this dorm.

Training Rooms

"To be brave in battle proves nothing. Bravery itself proves nothing. A Jedi should be prepared to put aside fear, regret and uncertainty and either fight, run, surrender or die."

―Odan-Urr

The training rooms within the Halls of the Watchmen contain some of the latest technology available within Menat Ombo. The training rooms themselves are large rectangular rooms located on the east side of the building. Here, Acolytes of Odan-Urr may hone their skills in the art of the lightsaber, blaster, hand-to-hand, among other forms of combat. The walls of these rooms are typically constructed of stronger materials that are easily repaired, such as durasteel or duracrete in order to prevent structural damage from glancing blows from a lightsaber or other forms of weapons. The largest of these training rooms is essentially a long, wide hallway in which a massive shooting range had been built. Here, an Acolyte of Urr may browse the varying selection of blasters, to slugthrowers.

Meditation Chambers

"The banished evil Jedi are gone from the Republic perhaps, though not gone from memory…though it has been many centuries, we are not out of danger."

―Odan-Urr

The meditation chambers are based off of the original design of the great hall. Essentially a room in the shape of a decagon, the towering spackled granite walls and floor are polished in a way that they reflect one another, creating the illusion that one is standing over an endless galaxy in space. This has proven to aid one in obtaining a deeper meditative trance than one may be accustomed to. When a member of the house summit is faced with a great decision, they often make their decisions are meditating in this very room.

The outer hallway in between the Meditation Chambers and the library that heads around the outside of the building.

Library

"Odan-Urr, you would be content to spend your entire life in the company of scrolls and documents…but a Jedi Knight has other responsibilities, other duties."

―Master Ooroo to Odan-Urr

The library is currently the second largest collection of rare tomes and texts in Menat Ombo, second only to the Jedi Library. In addition to an extensive array of books and tomes, this round space is also filled with such things as ancient artifacts and holocrons of varying nature. The library itself is illuminated by a massive multi-colored stained glass portrait of the late gand Ji, previously a portrait of Odan-Urr with his master, Ooroo. As the day progresses, the overall ambient light of the library may vary in various shades of orange, through yellow, as well as shades of both blue and green. Filled with curved bookshelves in order to accommodate the slight curve of the walls, arranged within the center of the library is contained a small reading space of several chairs and tables. The tall ceiling of the library terminates in a single massive dome above the designated study area, which supports a massive crystal chandelier.