My Colossal Aldmeri Grotto

Alexsae

Hi Everyone,

I've been with ESO about 5 months now, and this is my first big home. The Grotto was a challenge due to item count (naturally), but I'm happy with how it's come out. I still have 50+ spots for adding statues and fun achievement furnishings. So, here it is


This is the first view coming off the ship.


After a long voyage, who doesn't need a good fight?


And relaxation, too. Here's the entrance to the bathing area which used to be a shipwreck.


The water in this bath gets its healing properties from the crystal.


And the view from the other side. Wait, what is that off in the distance?


It's a stairway leading to...


....the best view in the house!


After bathing and exploring, why not relax on the garden patio.


Is that Skooma on the table?? No, of course not. Just an ordinary water pipe....


An overview of the ruins.




The Library.


Dark Arts are studied above the library.


Entrance to the main living area.


Dining room.


Bedroom


Kitchen prep area.


Kitchen.


This post is long enough, and nothing too special happened inside the main ship. I plan to fill the long inside hallway with trophy busts one day...should I actually stop decorating long enough to PVE. The one thing I did to save space, though, is to make a closed door out of one of the bedrooms. Still, even with the item count problems, I have really enjoyed the Grotto! Hope you liked it.

Alexsae
PC NA

Delphinia

Wow! Amazing job, especially for being with ESO only five months as you mentioned!
Welcome to ESO
I especially love how you were able to bring in various alliance furnishings, they all blend so nicely with one another as you've arranged them.
This is a huge space to fill and create warmth and you've managed to do both splendidly!

HiLyfe808

oh wow i like what you did with the place. I still have yet to gather my thoughts on what to do with this place. Nice to see what others are doing!

Alexsae

Thanks so much!

CorinaB

Wow, Alex, this is soooooo gorgeous! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful screen grabs with us. I bought this house too, but I haven't used it yet. So I feel especially stupid asking you this, but what area did you use for the kitchen? It looks really nice!! Have fun in Tamriel.

Shadow_Akula

Looks awesome, love that view point (I’m yet to build a way up there in my grotto yet) and the walls on the ship ruin. Thanks for showing us pics of your awesomely decorated grotto

CorinaB wrote: »

Wow, Alex, this is soooooo gorgeous! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful screen grabs with us. I bought this house too, but I haven't used it yet. So I feel especially stupid asking you this, but what area did you use for the kitchen? It looks really nice!! Have fun in Tamriel.

Looks like one of the ship halves that’s up in the cliffs based on the prep area pic (assuming the kitchen is next to the kitchen prep area)

CorinaB

Thanks, Shadow_Akula! and I agree, that viewpoint is really spectacular.

Sharalei

I had no interest in the Grotto, mostly because it feels too masculine for me. Well, got to admit your home makes me re-think. It's so beautiful, feminine without being tizzy, and luxurious!

I particularly love the bathing area. Secret stairway to a spectacular view that I never knew existed on the property.

Well done! Beautifully luxurious. Thank you for sharing your talent.

Alexsae

Thanks so much everyone! Corina, I used the little shipwreck up on the cliffs for my home. I filled in the broken out area below the bedroom for the kitchen.