Morion's Sanctre

Morion's Sanctre is the throne room and high council chamber of High Palace.

Description
Morion's Sanctre is the largest in High Palace, and in all of Rhoman. The hall is long and made of bronze stonework. On each side there is a raised overlook for observers of council, beneath which are chambers accessible from the main hall via archways beneath the tier. Down the centre of the hall is a violet carpet bordered by a thin strip of white on each side. This leads from the main door to the throne itself. The high, cathedraline roof gives the sanctre an airy and somewhat holy atmosphere.

History
The hall was commissioned by King Morion in the year 805 during the overhaul of the palace that transformed it into the fortress that remains standing. Morion carried a pet villibius bird that sung to him in his gardens, and stated that the legacy of such a being be immortalised in the throne. The glass in the original window was stainless, but was replaced by that of the Pillar when the Crystal Chronicles were implemented after Lost World. The sanctre has undergone many renovations, and that commissioned by Morion was only about half the eventual size of the hall. There used to be a pool in the centre of the hall, but as the sanctre grew, the fountain became underwhelming and was removed.

Purpose and Activity
Being the throne room, it is the hall usually most-frequented by the king or queen, where they may hold council. Certain ceremonies are held here, such as knighthoods and marriges of significance. It is on the throne itself that any new law or decree must be passed.

The Villibius Throne
The Villibius Throne is designed like its namesake bird. It is made from rosenstone from the Miner's Mountains, and the the rubies are designed to catch the light of the windows behind it. To mimic the bird sat proudly upon the crest of High Ostre, the four wings fold to form the arms and backrest. Set into the beak of the bird is a jewel called the Aldallian, the Heaven Stone, an amber jewel set into crimson quartz. It is said to be smoother than any gem miners could polish, and when illuminated twinkles brighter than any star in the sky. The dappled flecks of black and gold never seem to stay in the same place, but swirl slowly as though suspended in a thick liquid.