The Wild Throne
Design
The walls are tall and match the granite pillars in the center, holding up an arched ceiling of intricately carved woodwork of figures both humanoid and bestial. The floor is made of porcelain, well polished and maintained.
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Mosaic stained glass windows two stories high are framed by purple curtains and the entry door is an intricately carved wooden double door covered in depictions of kneeling armored warriors, some even offering up weapons. There is an exit usable only be the Emperor behind the throne, and stairs to the upper balconies are behind less intricate doors just past the entry door to both the right and the left.
Sensory & Appearance
Narrow braziers surrounding each of the eight granite columns light up most of the throne hall and shroud it in a dark orange radiance. The flicker of these braziers and the lanterns to the sides make this a deeply shadowed room at night. During the day, the light from the sun shines through mosaic stained glass windows that pain vibrant colors throughout the room.
During the day this room smells of a mix between the musk of human bodies and perfume that drifts down from the balcony above. In addition, near the pillars is a strong scent of cedar and lavender, bundles of which are added to the braziers that light up the hall. At night, this room smells of the bundles throughout, making it a dark, but pleasant space.
At peak hours of operation, this room is filled with voices, unless the Emperor is speaking or hearing someone at the time. Even then, whispered conversations can still be heard throughout, carried by the strong acoustics of the hall. At night, or times when there is no audience, the porcelain floor makes for resounding footsteps, but otherwise is a quiet room.
Contents & Furnishings
Supplicants and other common folks who came to the hall are permitted to sit on hard iron benches set in a v-shape towards the throne, while those of more noble lineage can use the lavishly appointed balcony seats of hand-carved wood with cushions and decoration.
The throne itself is mahogany, each visible inch covered in a mixture of carved figures in various scenes together, surrounded by tree and flower carvings. It stands centered from the doorway on the far side, on a dais, elevating it from the iron benches that face it. Behind it and above the door the Emperor uses is another stained glass window, shining down on the throne. It depicts the symbol of the Empire, a hound with a long snarling snout, pointed ears, rigged back, tufted tail, and reared up for the attack.
Next to the throne are four much simpler chairs, two on each side.
A long purple carpet extends from the entry door to the bottom of the dais and smaller rugs run between the rows of iron benches. They match the curtains that frame the other stained glass windows.
Between the windows are hanging white banners, gilded inscriptions along their sides and below them are hanging lit lanterns that illuminate busts of different people, all of whom appear elven.
Type
Room, Hall, Throne Room
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Owner
Owning Organization
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