books upon books upon books line the library’s towering maze of shelves; the giant golden globe still sits beside the desk held up by two wooden angels.

plants from every corner of the world thrive in the institute’s greenhouse, creating a strong floral scent that hits you as soon as you start up the spiral staircase that serves as the only entrance.

edged with gargoyles and tilted to accommodate all of the towering spires, the roof is an obstacle course in and of itself.

with a big screen tv, surround sound and multiple gaming systems, the most modern room in the entire institute also doubles as the biggest. after all, it has to be big enough to hold the dozens of shadowhunters who could be staying for however long.

one giant hallway of plain, identical rooms takes up an entire wing of the institute, just in case there’s ever a swarm of shadowhunters who need a place to stay.

food brings everyone together, and what better place to find some than in the kitchen?