The entrance is a simple, plain black door nestled between two Asian grocery stores. During the day the outdoor stalls filled with fresh produce all but obscure the door from view. Those who remember the way the city once was recognize the entrance to Madame Ling's Massage Parlor, but Madame Ling is long gone. Though a sign over the door does now read Madame Lings Occult Supplies. The door is open during normal business hours. Past it is a narrow stairwell that leads immediately down.
The stairs are carpeted with a deep crimson, the walls and ceiling painted cream. A string of red lanterns hangs down the centre of the ceiling to light the way to the red door at the bottom. There are twenty steps, the corridor itself is barely wide enough for one person at only 4ft, and if you're any taller than 6ft you'll have to duck to avoid hitting your head on the lanterns. 6ft6 and you'll be scraping the ceiling itself. All in all the experience is quite claustrophobic.
The hallway opens into the shop itself. Here there are counters and shelves filled with herbs, statues, books, and other items that you would expect to find in an occult shop. They do carry items associated with western occultism, but they are on lower shelves and placed carefully so as to not break the feel of an oriental shop. The back wall is draped with oriental looking curtains, leaving a bit of room between the curtains and the 2 doors that are for the chantry members only.
