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| ====== The Old Wall ====== | ====== The Old Wall ====== |
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| The Old Wall, located in the prestigious The High Terrace of Laelith, is a palatial and official structure that stands out for its imposing presence. Anchored at the address of the Homages Court, it stands as a symbol of the power and majesty of the God-King. | An ancient structure embedded in the current God-King's Palace. It is undoubtedly the ultimate remnant of a long-forgotten edifice, winding between the "Inner Palace" and the "Courtyard of Honors", which successive architects chose not to demolish. Like most of the ancient Laelithian stones with obscure and improbable origins, those standing here would have many tales to tell… if they could speak! Between the Inner Palace and the Courtyard of Honors stands, on the ground floor, the "Gallery of Confidences", a long structure adorned with finely crafted pillars, furnished with chests and armors of ancient deeds, ending in its southern part with an open apse leading to the "Oratory Chambers", where courtiers endlessly remaking the world deliberate, and the southern part of the Palace with its numerous rooms and barracks. |
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| The Old Wall is a true architectural marvel, harmoniously blending ancient and modern styles. Its facade, adorned with delicate mosaics and grand frescoes, is a tribute to the rich and complex history of Laelith. The tall columns that support the building are carved with remarkable precision, testifying to the talent of the city's artisans. | The blocks forming the Old Wall are massive, at least those at its base, and it is impossible to know where its foundations go, deep underground. Its average height is about 16 feet, or 5 to 6 meters depending on the location. The absence of coating contrasts with the rest of the Palace buildings, often covered in various luxurious materials and ornately decorated. It seems there was a reluctance to cover them with any kind of plaster; even the vegetation has always refrained from inserting itself into the joints or climbing along the structure, as if it wanted to respect its integrity. However, both in the Inner Palace Gardens and those of the Courtyard of Honors, this wall creates a unique microclimate, utilized for the cultivation of some rare plants. |
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| Inside, The Old Wall is just as impressive. The rooms are spacious and richly decorated, with vaulted ceilings and walls adorned with detailed tapestries. The vast corridors lead to sumptuous reception rooms, where nobles and courtiers gather for official ceremonies and luxurious banquets. | ==== Uses and Customs ==== |
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| But The Old Wall is more than just a palace. It is also a place of power, where important decisions are made and where the laws of Laelith are enacted. It is here that the God-King holds his audiences, makes his judgments, and receives the tributes of his subjects. | The Old Wall has always been the scene of curious and sometimes licentious practices due to its presence in the aforementioned gardens and the "enclosures" it naturally defines. Some scholars attribute strange powers to these old stones, notably the ability to "reveal through dreams" events from the past that occurred nearby. To do this, the scholar must lie on the garden grass, as close to the Wall as possible, and fall asleep. Then, the old stones "speak of bygone things" to them. Some claim to have thus uncovered a few court intrigues or secrets, or conversely, learned how to scheme for some royal favors… More seriously, the Old Wall might possess some aspects of the Lithoracle within it… |
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| In short, The Old Wall is an emblem of the grandeur of Laelith, a place where history, art, and power meet. | !-- Validated by Garnulf -- |
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