This prison was where Lord Asriel was kept when he was captured by Iofur Raknison in Svalbard. It sat atop a wide slope and was positioned on a crag. Unlike a conventional prison, it was spacious and personal, with several rooms. It was lit by naphtha lamps and had large glass windows.[1] Asriel designed the prison and decided the location himself.
Parts of the prison[]
Courtyard[]
At the entrance to the house there was a courtyard. It was surrounded by a low wall with a gate. Beyond the courtyard there was the front door which had a bell. When Lyra Silvertongue and Roger Parslow visited the prison, the courtyard was under a thick layer of snow.[1]
Hall[]
The hall was beyond the entrance to the prison, past an inner door. It was furnished with a coal fireplace with a stone grate, carpets, leather chairs and naphtha lighting.[1]
Bathroom[]
The bathroom had a rail that heated towels, as well as a bathtub. It was lit by naphtha lamps.[1]
Living room[]
The living room had large windows and overlooked the sea below. It contained a coal fireplace under a chimneypiece and several armchairs.[1]