Cloudwatch Palace

Palace of the Sovereign concept art (cropped from a larger image) from from The Legend of The World of The Legend of Vox Machina

## Location Information

### City

Emon

**Cloudwatch Palace** is a giant castle located in the apex of the Cloudtop District of Emon. Built following the Chroma Crisis, the palace holds the chambers of the Tal'Dorei Council, from which they govern the Republic of Tal'Dorei. The site of the palace was previously held by the **Palace of the Sovereign**, home to the sovereign of the Tal'Dorei Empire.

## **Description**

### **Palace of the Sovereign**

During the reign of Sovereign Uriel Tal'Dorei II, the guards of the Palace of the Sovereign and the royal family were uniformed with red cloaks, brass armor, and spears. They guarded the giant wooden doors blocking entry for anyone who came unannounced. Beyond, a large hallway led people down to the Throne Room and the Council Chambers.

#### **Council Chambers**

To the left was the Council Chamber where the sovereign met with the Tal'Dorei Council to discuss matters of importance within the city of Emon and the rest of the region. The room was round with wooden floors and forest green colored walls. Various fine weapons from different cultures were mounted on the walls for display that dated back centuries. Tapestries ran across depicting scenes from the beginnings of civilization to famous battles that were fought over the course of centuries.

#### **Throne Room**

The Throne Room itself was a giant glass-domed room to allow light in. During the battle to free the sovereign and his family from Shades that had possessed them prior to the stream, giant covers had been placed over in such a way as to leave the room incredibly darkened so as not to damage the evil spirits within the royal family.

### **Cloudwatch Palace**

Cloudwatch Palace contains the meeting chambers for the Tal'Dorei Council, as well as dining halls and guest quarters for dignitaries visiting the city. Much of the palace is a museum showcasing regalia and art pieces that survived the destruction wrought by Thordak. The castle also contains a multitude of teleportation circles that allow council members quick travel between their home and palce of work. For instance, one leading to Whitestone is often used by Vex'ahlia de Rolo.

## **History**

During the reign of the Kingdom of Drassig, the peak of the Cloudtop District of Emon was home to a monstrous citadel from which the King Warren Drassig and his sons ruled. Over time, Zan Tal'Dorei and her descendants transformed the citadel into an elegant palace.

On 26 Duscar 810 PD, the Chroma Conclave attacked Emon. The red dragon Thordak destroyed the palace and made the Cloudtop District his roost. After Thordak's defeat at the hands of Vox Machina, the Tal'Dorei Council met in the Citrine Garrison until the palce was rebuilt after 812 PD with the aid of the League of Miracles.

## **References**

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 See "Omens" (1x39) at 3:50:20.  Thordak casually collapses the top of the Throne Room.
2. ↑ See *Tal'Dorei Campaign Setting*, p. 90. The palace collapsed.
3. ↑ The attack occurred six days after Winter's Crest, according to the Vox Machina Timeline at CritRoleStats.
4. ↑ See *Tal'Dorei Campaign Setting*, p. 90. Page 12 indicates the time period in which it's taking place: a year after the fall of the Chroma Conclave.
5. ↑ See *Tal'Dorei Campaign Setting Reborn*, p. 137.
6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 See *Tal'Dorei Campaign Setting*, p. 90.
7. ↑ See "Omens" (1x39) at 2:19:30.
8. ↑ See "Omens" (1x39) at 3:24:37.
9. ↑ See "Shopping and Shipping" (1x14) at 0:56:45.
10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 See *Tal'Dorei Campaign Setting Reborn*, p. 133.
**Art:**

1. ↑ Fan art of Tal'Dorei Royal Guard, by Aaron Larsen. Work contributed to the Critical Role Wiki by the artist. Used with permission.