The Throne Hall

Originally constructed as the primary seat of rule for the early flame elf monarchs, it was meant to display the might of the realm. Over centuries, it evolved into a ceremonial chamber that embodies the doctrine of Aurenos — rule through mindful creation and silent contemplation. Today it is equally a political council hall and a living testament to the quiet power of Embergarde.

The room is vast, oval-shaped, with ceilings that rise in a dome of dark basalt inlaid with runes that trace shifting flame patterns across the stone.

• The walls are carved into monumental reliefs depicting past rulers and pivotal moments of creation mythology.
• A broad obsidian floor gleams with embedded pyrestone lines that converge at the throne’s dais, channeling ley currents.

The throne itself is forged of dark iron twisted into stylized tongues of flame, crowned with a crest of molten gold that gives off gentle heat.

Two grand doors of reinforced basalt banded in rune-etched iron serve as the main entrance, typically guarded by Emberguard elites.

• Side servant doors allow silent monks and palace aides to enter discreetly.
• Access is tightly controlled; all who enter must observe silence or submit to temporary psychic linking by the Order of the First Thought.
• The main doors are operated by complex counterweights and can only be unlocked by performing a specific sequence of flame-sign gestures.

Crossing the threshold feels like stepping into a sacred forge.

• The air is warm, carrying the clean tang of heated metal and faint ember incense.
• Light flows gently from rune patterns overhead and discreet lava channels at the room’s edge, keeping the entire chamber in a soft amber glow.
• The silence is palpable — the only common sound is the faint ripple of ley energy moving through pyrestone lines.

• Ignis presides here, often seated on the throne, receiving reports or witnessing oaths.
• Members of the Council of Embers gather at semicircular basalt benches before the throne.
• Silent monks stand vigil along the walls, guiding communication and enforcing ritual silence.
• Occasional ember sprites drift through the rune lines, attracted to the ambient magic.

• The central throne on its raised dais.
• Semicircular council benches designed to seat leaders of noble houses and guilds.
• Small pedestal altars at intervals along the walls, used for making silent offerings of metal or gemstone.
• Hanging banners bearing the sigils of the ruling house and ancient flame elf forges.
• Subtle floor insets that can glow to indicate who is granted the floor to “speak” via thought-link.

• Intricate rune wards inlaid into the floor and walls can ignite defensive flame barriers if violence is threatened.
• Unauthorized attempts to breach the dais or touch the throne activate suppressive heat waves that can overwhelm intruders.

• The hall magnifies the psychic network of the Order of the First Thought, making telepathic communication clearer and allowing layered “chorus” speech from multiple monks to advise Ignis simultaneously.
• Any spoken words beyond a respectful whisper feel physically stifled, as if caught by the air itself.

Originally simpler and less focused on psychic rites, the hall was extensively rebuilt around 400 years ago when the Order’s influence grew. New rune conduits were added to channel ley energy, and the ceiling reliefs were expanded to include scenes of Aurenos’s silent creation.

Fully in line with Emberforge’s monumental flame style, the hall is built from dark basalt accented with glowing runes and polished iron. What sets it apart is the sheer scale and the depth of artistic detail — the walls feel almost alive, shifting subtly with the ley flows, the figures seeming to flicker in the corner of the eye.

• Reinforced doors, controlled entry sequences, and Emberguard detachments.
• Rune wards capable of instantly raising flame barriers or sealing exits.
• Dedicated silent monks trained to telepathically sense hostile intentions before they become physical acts.