The largest single building on the Farm, the Auction Hall was built so its exterior resembled a barn.  The interior however was a single large room filled with seats, and a stage on one side.  A podium sat on the stage, flanked by a row of restraints to either side, each marked by a large number.  The restraints were comprised of a wooden beam hanging from the ceiling by a chain, from which hung a pair of manacles.  Finally, a pair of manacles were chained to the floor to fasten around the ankles.  When fully restrained, a slave was forced to keep their arms above their head, and could move no more than a foot in any direction.<br/><br/>The auction itself was handled by a portly man who was known only as the Auction Master.  Behind him, a large computer screen recorded current bids.  To bid, an owner lifted a paddle with the number of the slave he wanted to bid on.   All slaves were bid on at the same time, often making for a chaotic situation.