This is one of the old servants' quarters. They are right below the attic.

Azhog's house is actually quite big. Back in the day, he bought it because it was large, fully furnished, in an ideal location and really cheap. It was cheap for the same reason that there are tormented shades in the cellar.

He should do something about those.

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The title to this is a jokey reference to an 'Alas Smith and Jones' sketch about an incredibly un-accomodating guest house landlord.


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Just in case anyone is wondering: the moth is symbolic. But in-story, it's not something important. It's just there to signify Gurz is a lot more relaxed now.