Curia Solis

Purpose / Function

It is not entirely certain what the headquarters of the Senatus Solis was originally used for by the Sun Elves, but given how perfectly its construction accommodates that function, most assume it must have been something similar. This building saw the coronation of the first Imperator, the signing of the constitution, and seating of the first senate. The majority of following imperators were coronated and senates met there as well, even before removing those since declared illegitimate. Imperator Valerian II was crowned in its halls, and his senate has met there every day since.

Alterations

The Imperials are not shy about changing the designs of the Sun Elves when it is necessary to their purpose, but are generally resistant to do it if their purpose can already be served. The Curia Solis serves its purpose excellently, so the only changes that have ever been made apart from temporary decorations, are changes in the number of chairs.

Architecture

The Curia is one of the city's buildings with a distinct style found only in Solaire, noticeably different from all of their other cities. This means it often fits in better with the new Imperial-built buildings based on that style than many of the other impressive Sun Elf landmarks.

Defenses

There are few permanent or architectural defenses in the Curia, but it has relatively few easily accessible entrances and so is relatively easily defended by the significant legionnaire presence, and the personal guards of the senators, and the guards of the senate as a whole.

History

Like the rest of the Sun Elves' legacy in Solaire, little to nothing is known about its construction or history up until the point they disappeared. Since then, the building has been through brief bouts of pomp and ceremony during the coronation of each imperator, and several even briefer bursts of violence in attempted coups or escalated political machinations, but spends most of its time as a very pretty bureaucratic office building.

Type

Forum

Parent Location

Solaire

Owner

Grand Censor Papiria Superba

Additional Rulers/Owners

• Imperator Valerian II

Ruling/Owning Rank

Grand Censor

Owning Organization

The Senatus Solis