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| − | The '''Bronze Palace''' is |
+ | The '''Bronze Palace''' is the seat of the [[Azir]] government and the home of its ruler, the [[Prime Aqasix]]. It's located in the country's capital, [[Azimir]].{{book ref|sa2|i|9}} |
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| − | Everything in the Bronze Palace, from the plants in the gardens to the buildings themselves, was made entirely from bronze. The palace itself was comprised of a series of rounded, bulbous looking buildings, often built with a spire at the top. The compound was entirely encircled by a wall. |
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| + | The Bronze Palace derives its name from its distinctive appearance. Everything within, from the plants and rocks to the buildings themselves, is made entirely out of [[Soulcasting|soulcast]] bronze.{{book ref|sa2|i|9}} This even includes trees, which serve a purely decorative purpose.{{wob ref|2737}} |
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| + | A tall wall encircles the whole palace complex. Within, the Bronze Palace is comprised of a series of rounded, bulbous-looking buildings reminescent of giant [[rockbud]]s, coated in metal leaf, many of which have a spire on the top and numerous windows on the upper floors.{{book ref|sa3|65}}{{book ref|sa2|i|9}} The main structure is the largest building in the palace and contains, among others, the viziers' chambers, the kitchens and the [[Prime Aqasix|Prime]]'s living quarters.{{book ref|sa2|i|9}} |
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| − | [[Lift]] and [[:Category: Huqin's crew|Huqin's crew]] attempted to rob the Bronze Palace while the [[vizier]]ate chose a new Prime. This lead to [[Gawx]] becoming the new Prime.{{book ref|sa2|i|9}} |
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| + | The areas between the buildings are flat, with roads wide enough for carriages to ride through. There are several different gardens there, including one of soulcast plants and a sculpture garden. The latter serves as a meeting place for the important officials to discuss state matters. Those officials, as well as visiting diplomats, travel between the palace's various buildings by rikshaws.{{book ref|sa2|i|9}}{{book ref|sa3|65}} |
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| − | The trees are Soulcast into bronze for decoration.{{wob ref|2737}} |
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| + | Within the main structure, illumination is provided by metal lamps and, in some places, chandeliers. The chambers of the palace are decorated in traditional Azish style, with rugs decorated with large patterns covering every surface. The corridors between them are wide and about fifteen feet tall, with paintings hanging on the walls and blue and red carpets on the floors, decorated with vines. In contrast, the passage leading directly to the Prime's bedroom is quite narrow, to prevent anyone sneaking by. However, there are small ornamental ledges near the ceiling, although they are too narrow to move on without assistance. The corridors used by the servants are hidden from the palace's representative sections by false walls.{{book ref|sa2|i|9}} |
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| + | A small, narrow outbuilding is located near the entrance to the central structure, containing a long table and a number of couches, which are decorated in patterns of orange and red. It serves as a waiting area for petitioners who aren't allowed to meet with the Prime directly.{{book ref|sa3|65}} |
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| + | == History == |
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| + | It's unknown when precisely the Bronze Palace has been constructed. At some point, perhaps during its creation, it was [[Soulcasting|soulcast]] into bronze, as a proof of the Azir wealth and prosperity.{{book ref|sa3|65}} |
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| + | During the year 1773, the Palace saw numerous would-be [[Prime Aqasix|Primes]] assassinated on its grounds by the [[Szeth|Assassin in White]]. It was during that time that [[Lift]], [[Gawx]] and the rest of [[:Category: Huqin's crew|Huqin's crew]] attempted to rob it, leading to [[Gawx]] becoming the new Prime Aqasix after he was killed by [[Nale]] and subsequently healed by [[Lift]].{{book ref|sa2|i|9}} |
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| + | Folllowing the arrival of the [[Everstorm]], [[Dalinar Kholin]] visited the Bronze Palace to negotiate with [[Azir]] leadership over whether or not the country would join the alliance with [[Urithiru]]. Though he was not allowed to meet with the Prime, the essays he brought with him were sufficient to convince the viziers.{{book ref|sa3|65}} |
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Revision as of 18:38, 16 July 2019
| Bronze Palace | |
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| Usage | Palace |
| City | Azimir |
| Nation | Azir |
| World | Roshar |
| Universe | Cosmere |
The Bronze Palace is the seat of the Azir government and the home of its ruler, the Prime Aqasix. It's located in the country's capital, Azimir.[1]
Appearance
The Bronze Palace derives its name from its distinctive appearance. Everything within, from the plants and rocks to the buildings themselves, is made entirely out of soulcast bronze.[1] This even includes trees, which serve a purely decorative purpose.[2]
A tall wall encircles the whole palace complex. Within, the Bronze Palace is comprised of a series of rounded, bulbous-looking buildings reminescent of giant rockbuds, coated in metal leaf, many of which have a spire on the top and numerous windows on the upper floors.[3][1] The main structure is the largest building in the palace and contains, among others, the viziers' chambers, the kitchens and the Prime's living quarters.[1]
The areas between the buildings are flat, with roads wide enough for carriages to ride through. There are several different gardens there, including one of soulcast plants and a sculpture garden. The latter serves as a meeting place for the important officials to discuss state matters. Those officials, as well as visiting diplomats, travel between the palace's various buildings by rikshaws.[1][3]
Within the main structure, illumination is provided by metal lamps and, in some places, chandeliers. The chambers of the palace are decorated in traditional Azish style, with rugs decorated with large patterns covering every surface. The corridors between them are wide and about fifteen feet tall, with paintings hanging on the walls and blue and red carpets on the floors, decorated with vines. In contrast, the passage leading directly to the Prime's bedroom is quite narrow, to prevent anyone sneaking by. However, there are small ornamental ledges near the ceiling, although they are too narrow to move on without assistance. The corridors used by the servants are hidden from the palace's representative sections by false walls.[1]
A small, narrow outbuilding is located near the entrance to the central structure, containing a long table and a number of couches, which are decorated in patterns of orange and red. It serves as a waiting area for petitioners who aren't allowed to meet with the Prime directly.[3]
History
It's unknown when precisely the Bronze Palace has been constructed. At some point, perhaps during its creation, it was soulcast into bronze, as a proof of the Azir wealth and prosperity.[3]
During the year 1773, the Palace saw numerous would-be Primes assassinated on its grounds by the Assassin in White. It was during that time that Lift, Gawx and the rest of Huqin's crew attempted to rob it, leading to Gawx becoming the new Prime Aqasix after he was killed by Nale and subsequently healed by Lift.[1]
Folllowing the arrival of the Everstorm, Dalinar Kholin visited the Bronze Palace to negotiate with Azir leadership over whether or not the country would join the alliance with Urithiru. Though he was not allowed to meet with the Prime, the essays he brought with him were sufficient to convince the viziers.[3]