Royal Palace

Welcome to the world of Magical Maths! Illénie is a Royal Mathematicians who designs new magical devices. When the king notices her and drags her into deadly court politics, it becomes harder for her to hide her chronic pain in a world that looks down on disabilities. Come read about her struggle!
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Guidelines for visitors of the Royal Palace

All you need to know before visiting the Royal Palace so as to avoid offending anyone and ending on the gallow!

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South wing: The public wing for visitors, with reception salons for royal soirées, an official dining room, and a throne room for receiving foreign dignitaries.

East wing: His Majesty's private wing, forbidden from access without his express permission.

West wing: The wing of the government and Royal Council. Accessible with a guide for individuals with an appointment.

Royal gardens: Gardens with promenade paths, a small lake, parterres of flowers, fountains, statues, and small copses of tree with intimate seating areas for private conversations.

Bridge: In the tower between the West and South wings, a bridge links the Royal Palace to the Royal Mathematicians' headquarters, but it is only accessible to His Majesty, Royal Councilmen, and Royal Mathematicians.

Etiquette for visiting

Once you arrive at the palace, ask a footman to guide you to the intendant's office.

Do not linger and wander around unaccompanied.

Once your business at the palace is finished, leave immediately.

If you have been invited to attend a salon or soirée, stay in the area open to the guests. Accept food and drinks only after your social superiors have been served, and only start eating after they have also done so.

Do not sit without the permission of your social superiors. If you are seated but the number of seats is limited and a social superior arrives, offer them your seat.

Do not speak with anyone you have not been officially introduced to. Do not speak to your social superiors before they address you.

Always address everyone by their proper titles unless given express permission to do otherwise.

Special rules for meeting His Majesty

When in the presence of His Majesty, always bow deeply and do not rise until given express permission.

Always address His Majesty as “Your Majesty”; “ sire” is a title reserved for individuals close to him.

Never sit in the presence of His Majesty.

Never turn your back on His Majesty; instead, exit the room by walking backwards.

Never speak out of turn, and even when given permission to address His Majesty, always be highly aware of your words.

Characters	Illénie Neurisse (upcoming) · King · Aquatirian Ambassador · Office pet
Politics	De Crancé's Political Alliance against the King · Duelling challenges against the King · Royal Council · Royal Scheming Group · Milarian Battalions · The enemy country—Aquatio · The three modern Aquatirian Wars
Duelling	Duelling Arena · Dueller Culture · Duelling Champion titles · Duelling Weapons
Society	Illénie's chronic disease · Milarian fashion · Ableist mindset
Locations	The capital of Milara, Lernée · Royal Mathematicians' Headquarters · Royal Palace · Royal Road Neighbourhood
Maths	Rules of Magic · Royal Mathematicians · Mathematics · Clippable Devices · Titanic architecture · Paint pigments for magical art · Royal Mathematicians' current projects · Royal Mathematicians' Charter
Potions	Potions · Potion-infused candies from the Royal Road shop · Potion ingredients

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Councilor of the Inner Sanctum Serukis

Aug 4, 2025 22:27 by Dr Emily Vair-Turnbull

I bet the gardens are beautiful. So many rules!

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Eternal Sage AmélieIS

Aug 13, 2025 09:50 by Amélie I. S. Debruyne

Very beautiful garden if you like this style - à la française, with very tidy flower parterres and tightly cut hedges (oppositive to the à l'anglaise, the English style, which prefers a more natural look). All this is of course highly inspired by Versailles, which means that the rules presented here are only a very light summary version XD Thanks for your comment! <3

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Master LittleRaider

Aug 11, 2025 16:28

There are so many rules to follow! I wonder what happens if someone breaks a rule or custom!

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Aug 13, 2025 09:48 by Amélie I. S. Debruyne

It's actually the simplified version - the real etiquette book is much much thicker XD For light offences, people who don't respect the rules will get thrown out of the palace and their social credit destroyed. If the offences is serious, they can be given a fine or even be imprisoned and/or executed. Thanks for your comment <3

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