Hall of Order

The Hall of Order is one of the central pillars of power for the Bureau of Administration. It is from here that they draft the laws and strategies that comes to rule the sections of Megatropolis that falls under their thumb. It is also a great repository of knowledge, ensuring that case precedents, historical data and other information is readily available for the forum of beaureaucrats that rule these reverent halls.

Purpose / Function

The Hall of Order serves as headquarters of the Bureau of Administration. It is here that it's members meet to discuss new legislation, outcasts to renovations and similarly legal matters. Petitioners from districts run by the Bureau of Administration also come to this place with requests and grievances.

Architecture

The Hall of Order is constructed in a classical, stately style. Great marble pillars decorate the outside. Statues of prominent lawgivers adorn niches, excerpts from their work chiseled in beneath them. Inside, soft carpets and meticilously shaped walls help create a an atmosphere of reverent quite. Towering bookshelves holds the massive volumes of information necesarry to practice matters of law and order.

Defenses

In cases of emergency, most doors and windows can be remotely locked and reinforced with metal grates. Potent magic is also woven into the building, punishing rule breakers.

History

In 2658 AIT, the government of the newly formed city of Megatropolis finalized plans for the new centralized rule. The goverment was to be seated in the Hall of Order, which was to serve as a symbol of prosperity and progress.
But in 2683, the reality of managing a city the size of Megatropolis was finally getting to the united government. In an attempt at creating the focus necesarry to effectively govern the various sectors, large parts of the government where divided up into their own groups, given increasing power to manage their specific fields. One of these was the Bureau of Administration which was tasked with codifying laws and organising development plans. They were given the Hall of Order as their headquarters.
In 2731 AIT, the government collapsed utterly. The Bureau of Administration remained, retaining their control of the Hall of Order. No longer backed up by a government, they instead began selling their services as administrators and keepers of knowledge. They used this to garner enough influence to become the undisputed rulers of a number of city districts, within which they could then resume their old duty of lawgivers.

Founding Date

2658 AIT

Type

Ministry / City hall