Mush Manor
Primary Residence and Headquarters of the Mystery & Oddities Society
About the Manor
Munch Manor is a sprawling cliffside estate perched above a dramatic coastal plunge, designed in the late 2100s by one of the era’s most eccentric organic-modernist architects. Built for the Chabo family’s extended retreats—retreats that almost never happened—the house stands as both an architectural marvel and a monument to unused opulence. For most of his youth, Mush wandered its echoing halls alone. Only after the Munchmen formed did the Manor finally become what it was meant to be: a home filled with voices.History
Commissioned by Mush’s great-grandparents as a family retreat, the house was rarely occupied. It became the place they sent “the extra child,” assuming quiet would build character. Instead, Mush learned solitude—and how silence can feel enormous.
When he later invited Ari, Min, India, and Pip to stay with him, everything changed.
Where the Manor once magnified loneliness, it now amplifies laughter, arguments, scrap-paper diagrams, late-night theories, and the pace of young feet running down echoing hallways.
It finally became a home.
Role in the Munchmen Series
Munch Manor is the team’s headquarters:
mysteries are planned in the observation pod
evidence is sorted in the study
group arguments spill into the gymnasium
late-night bonding happens in the spa wing
and the Munchmobile roars (or sputters) out from beneath the house
The Manor is as much a character as any member of the team—a place that watched Mush grow up lonely, then watched him assemble a family.
Architecture & Design
Munch Manor stretches across multiple stepped terraces, its foundations carved directly into the cliff. The house features two iconic elevations:
For a house intended for a family that rarely visited, the interior is almost embarrassingly elaborate. Mush grew up with more rooms than reasons to use them.Western Elevation — The “Front”
The public-facing side showcases an enormous rounded observation pod cantilevered over the rocks, supported by a dramatic tapered pillar. This sweeping glass structure, facing the sea, is the most photographed and recognizable feature of the Manor.Eastern Elevation — The “Back”
On the inland side, a stark rectilinear tower rises through all levels of the house, anchoring the structure like a spine. Viewed from this angle, the house presents stacked horizontal slabs, deep overhangs, and large windows stepping up the hillside.Central Service Core
The vertical tower—visible in both blueprint sets—contains the main stair, lift, and mechanical systems. All wings radiate from this central block, allowing the house to expand outward while remaining structurally grounded.
Main Level
Grand Atrium: A double-height space opening onto the sea-facing terraces.
Observation Pod: Half lounge, half panoramic lookout. The team often drafts mystery boards here.
Formal Dining Room: Seats twenty. Used approximately zero times.
Library & Study: More decorative than functional—until Min arrived.
Entertainment Wing
Because wealth demands amenities, even if nobody wants them:Full Gymnasium: Polished floors, rebound nets, climbing wall. Mush mostly used it to store unopened boxes.
Indoor Pool & Spa: Heated lap pool, cold plunge, sauna. Now occasionally used by the team for late-night debates.
Screening Room: Rows of recliners, impeccable acoustics. Mush preferred reading alone.
Private Quarters
Separated across two upper levels so everyone gets both community and solitude:Mush’s Suite: A large corner suite near the central core, too big for one person but perfect once friends arrived.
Guest Wings (Now the Team’s Rooms):
Ari: Room facing the cliff path, close to exits.
Min: Nearest the library, of course.
India: Brightest terrace room with two balconies.
Pip: A room with at least three escape routes—his only requirement.
Because wealth demands amenities, even if nobody wants them:
Separated across two upper levels so everyone gets both community and solitude:
Lower Mechanical Level
Munchmobile Bay: Originally intended for service carts and small boats. Mush converted it into a workshop and garage for the Munchmobile.
Storage Corridors: Long, echoing, full of dusty crates and forgotten furniture—the perfect location for Munch’s ferret hijinks.
Grounds & Environment
The Manor sits within a thick band of cliffside forest, accessed by a winding narrow road. Terraces step downward toward the sea, and several paths lead to viewpoints, old fire pits, and a long-abandoned family gazebo.
The Manor sits within a thick band of cliffside forest, accessed by a winding narrow road. Terraces step downward toward the sea, and several paths lead to viewpoints, old fire pits, and a long-abandoned family gazebo.
At night, the house glows like a lantern along the ridge—beautiful, and for many years, quietly empty.
Layout
Mush Manor Front
Mush Manor Back
Mush Manor Front Cutaway
Mush Manor Side Cutaway
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Garage Level
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Guest Wing
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Primary Living
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Pavilion Level
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Level 2
Main Floor
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Level 3
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Level 4
Upper Living Quarters
Mush Manor - Munch's Tunnel System
Mush Manor – Transportation Deck
LEVEL 0 — The Garage & Mechanical Level
Munchmobile bay with ramp access
Mechanical room (generator, lift system, water recovery)
Storage hall full of crates and unused furniture
Maintenance alcove (now Pip’s “escape workshop”)
Munch’s hidden vent access points
LEVEL 1 — Lower Living Level
Secondary terrace door
Small kitchenette & pantry
Two guest rooms (later Pip + overflow spaces)
Laundry & utility corridor
Stair access into the central service core
LEVEL 2 — Main Floor (Heart of the House)
Grand atrium (double height)
Observation pod (major story hub)
Formal dining room (unused except for emergencies)
Library/study (Min’s HQ)
Hearth lounge
Access to exterior cliffside terraces
LEVEL 3 — Entertainment Wing
Full gymnasium (climbing wall, rebounding court)
Indoor pool (heated)
Spa rooms (sauna, cold plunge)
Screening room
Storage mezzanine for sports equipment
LEVEL 4 — Upper Living Level
Mush’s Suite (oversized, overlooking both elevations)
India’s Room (double balcony)
Ari’s room (near exterior exit routes)
Min’s room (near library stair)
Shared landing nook
LEVEL 5 - Rooftop Terraces
Observation roof
Small greenhouse structure
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