Imperial Palace

Palace Grounds
The original seat of power in the long-forgotten Empire, the Imperial Palace remains a foreboding centrepiece to the Port. After falling into disrepair, much of its upper reaches and the first few levels of basement have been scavenged. Some statues still show evidence of gilding, but in most of the upper floors enough structural material has been removed so as to make the entire structure unsafe.

Design
Owing to some antiquated belief in numerology, the Imperial Palace is five-sided. It's internal walls have a subtle bend, creating five sides, which makes passing through the palace confusing and disorienting. Additionally, parts of the palace are covered in arcane runes or inscriptions of unknown origin, although many feature five-sided shapes.

The Tunnels
Although the upper basements have been damaged to the point of impassibility, there are rumours that the lower expanses still harbour unclaimed treasures. Others theorise that the line of Emperors continues, hidden away somewhere in secret beneath the city. To most, however, the tunnels beneath the Imperial Palace hold the same creeping fear as the Old Wall- something best left unexplored.