Sign of the Shield

The Sign of the Shield was an inn in Voonlar that catered to travelers looking for luxurious accommodations.

Location
The grand inn was on the south side of Shind Road, facing the Shield Trading Company across the street. A short way towards the southwest was the intersection of Shind Road with Daerndrean Street.

Structure
The Shield was the largest building in Voonlar, topping four stories with a hipped slate roof and an imposing stone facade that resembled a temple edifice. Four massive stone pillars framed the entrance and supported a large third-floor balcony that sheltered the entrance below and provided a venue with an impressive view. The rectangular building extended deeper than it was wide, except for the fourth floor which ended halfway back. The rest of the fourth floor was a rooftop herb garden and sunning area used by the staff.

To the west, a large stable building provided shelter for animals and lockable sheds for storage of wagons and carriages. To the east was a well-tended lawn that was framed by a tall cedar hedge and a row of apple trees. The columns were covered with ivy and flowering vines that hid signs of aging. Surmounting the entrance was a large shield without blazon; just a bare, ivory-colored escutcheon surrounded by flame-like garlands carved in wood.