The Book of Kells

"The Book of Kells; Tea, Reads and Occult Shoppe" owned by @Rorye Shannon-Kearney is an all encompassing metaphysical supply shop and tea house located just off 9th avenue and 50th in Hell's Kitchen near Central Park, Manhattan. The quaint, cozy bi-level shop has small teahouse up five steps to the left of the main door that specializes in personal blends as well as other apothecary needs. Forward at the back is an eclectic book collection on anything and everything history, mythological and metaphysical and to the right the general occult shop. It's a warm place to relax and meet with other altered peoples as well as shop for needed items to meet any magic and altered needs. Accepts currency of late, trades and bartering. Above it is Rorye's personal apartment, on the roof is her greenhouse that supplies much of the shop's organic needs.

Established long before the Nevus event as a personal business with her now-deceased husband, Post-Event it has become a vital lifeblood to the newly altered and metaphysical needs. Outside, the quaint window gallery contains the shop's name in gold stencil and is filled with a glittery display of stones and jewelry in rich colors for any use. Once inside the small door, brilliant but soft chimes signal your entrance to the warm and savory scented store. Floors are covered in a polished antique barnwood, sprinkled with vibrantly colored, fringed floor throws. Walls are dotted in neat and efficient shelving, stocked with new wares for any need. Patrons can browse through talismans, trinkets, and personal magic supplies in the main portion of the shop, assisted by several knowledgeable and kind NPC's. Jesse is the college student, running the late-night tea house with his wink and good looks, Lisa runs the morning and lunch rushes. Nina is an older woman that handles the main floor and book shop. The owner, Rorye, handles anything that needs tending.

In the back is a book nook, walls with floor-to-ceiling shelving. Every inch has with new, used and rare books. Several worn and lush dark leather couches dot the room, coated with down suede pillows next to a low burning fireplace. Every so often a patron can be seen reading and napping in the couches with a cup of tea on the antique coffee table also littered with books.

To the left of the main is a small five stair step up to a quaint tea house. The same barnwood used in the floors makes up the chairs, tables, main counter and shelving behind. Hundreds of apothecary jars line the walls with metal tops easily removed for free sniffs. Upper portions of the windows are all stained glass, salvaged from a derelict cathedral. Hanging "Tiffany" style lamps light the tables. It also has a small kitchen and serves exotic soups and sandwiches in antique, hand-picked eclectic silverware, plates and teacups.

Upstairs contain Rorye's personal living quarters and the greenhouse on the roof.

"Book of Kells" Rules

1. No stealing.
2. No abusing the NPC's.
3. Upper apartment and greenhouse are off limits unless invited by the owner.
4. Enjoy!