Lighting Castle Ceilings and Walkways with Braziers and Chandeliers

Illuminating Paths with Braziers

Outdoor pathways around taverns and fortresses can be lit cleanly without placing generic torches on the ground.

1. Mark the edges of your walkways, courtyards, or castle entrances at regular intervals.

2. Place vertical posts or poles along the pathway perimeter.

3. Mount a brazier directly on top of each pole. The fire bowl design provides a steady light source that visually fits medieval pathways and village roads.

Suspending Chandeliers from Ceilings

High-ceilinged castle halls, great rooms, and tavern dining rooms can leave dark areas if lights are only placed near floor level.

1. Locate the highest central anchor point on your ceiling or ceiling beams.

2. Attach chain links downward from the ceiling support to create a hanging fixture of desired length.

3. Connect a chandelier to the bottom chain link.

4. Adjust the drop length by adding or removing chain links so the chandelier hangs suspended above player head height, filling high castle vaults with overhead illumination.