Museum of Divine Sciences
The only museum of its kind, the Stormhaven based MoDS collects information and items regarding technology that has been either granted or inspired by the gods. They also have a collection of magical items with historical value, though these are usually rotated out one at a time to prevent theft, leaving the others in secure vaults throughout the city. The museum is owned and operated by a subcommittee of the Royal Public Works Division, but the one who really makes the decisions is its head archivist, a halfling named D'her.
Purpose / Function
To educate the public about how the gods have enlightened the mortal races with technology.
Design
The interior is mostly open. The large dome that you saw from the outside can be seen here, with a fresco of Artival, Je'grol, and Trass painted ethereally across the curved ceiling. To either side of you are two wings of the building, each sectioned off by columns and thin strips of green cloth. Most of the wall and floor space is taken up by a myriad of paintings, scrolls, and display cases with plaques describing their historical significance. At the back of the main room is a large curved display case that lines the wall with several old looking artifacts. The case has been broken into, with its locking mechanism shredded, leaving the glass door to hang open visibly even from 40' away.
Alterations
While the museum started off small, with only a main atrium and three side rooms that acted as storage, two wings have been added over the years to store the many displays and exhibits. The atrium has also been refurbished, making it look more modern and in line with the other wings of the museum.
Architecture
The museum is made of gray marble, with a domed atrium and colonnades marking the entry into the two side wings. Dark green rugs and tapestries are placed on the floors and walls to muffle some of the sound while not interfering with the design of the building.
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