Ryzani Royal Palace

The Ryzani Royal Palace is the official place of residence for the Ryzani royals within Ryzan. The Palace itself is located close to the Ryzani capital city of Carthya, as well as within range of the cities of Tonton and Tossagrad. The palace itself is currently uninhabited due to refurbishing projects, as well as the current capital of the nation is located in Haegiel. 
The palace was constructed as part of an expansion project from Carthya City. Although the construction of neighboring buildings have yet to begin, the palace is set to be a cornerstone of a new administrative district. 
== Architecture ==
The palace itself utilizes a unique blend of architecture exclusively from the region, penned by the architect as Neo-Carthyan-Dorasterrockian. Inspiration for the building was taken from various public institutions within Carthya, as well as the architect's first home built within Carthya. The roof is constructed from blackened stone finished with andesite lining, with the middle floors constructed from local Ryzani oak mixed with plaster. The base foundation built from sandstone harvested from Ryzani coastlines and mines. This style, according to the architect, evokes thoughts of the skyscrapers of Rykea Plaza, the country homes of the Great Bardonian Plain, and the heavy ceilings prominent throughout all of Ryzan. 
== Construction ==
The palace itself was never commissioned to be built; instead the head architect envisioned a need for it. Approaching the royal family, Architect William Ulkfin was able to gain approval for the construction of the project from the Lord of Carthya and the Tsarina herself. Building went underway not soon after. The initial difficulties lay in creating the foundation for the structure, as there was not yet an appropriate standard to the height of the building established before construction began. Initially a much taller roof was to be built, thus Ulkfin installed many support beams on the basement floor to account for the additional weight. As a result, the basement floor of the palace is quite difficult to navigate, becoming mostly underutilized storage space.
The second floor was constructed not soon after. The construction would run to a halt when wood required to build the corner posts was in shortage, so once again Ryzani workers would stall construction of the project for some time. A whole forest had to be cut down to accommodate for the need, and a temporary woodworking station was built behind the palace. 
The third floor would be constructed quickly, as it was an exact copy to the second. The roof, made entirely of blackened stone, was built with relative ease thanks to the abundant supplies within the architect's personal supplies. Construction completed a few months later, with an attention focused on the interior starting from that point forward.
The interior would be the center floors, with the first and fourth being used as servant's quarters. The second floor would be covered in kelp wallpaper sourced from Carthya Bay, with the second constructed from regular white wallpaper. The second floor would house the public parts of the palace, with diplomatic meeting areas, as well as a dining hall and kitchen. A library would be erected alongside the tsar's desk, alongside other spots. Symmetry was maintained well within first floor, save for a few sections as to not confuse people inside. 
The third floor was built with a throne room in the center, which posed to be an issue for the design of the whole floor. Although bedrooms, bathrooms, and the study have not yet been built, they are in the works. 
A royal garden around the premises was built around the building, with an iron fence thrown encircling that. Multiple birch trees, gifts from Ereborian dwarves, have been planted in front. 
Expansion of a forest is planned, as well as an official gathering spot outside.
Category:Buildings
Category:Traveler's Era