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| − | In 1642.6319 AN.ASC a squadron of Hussars was raised for the defence of the Landsraad as part of the [[Order of the Sentinels]], the Kaiser's personal bodyguards. | + | In 1642.6319 AN.ASC a squadron of Hussars was raised for the defence of the [[Landsraad]] as part of the [[Order of the Sentinels]], the Kaiser's personal bodyguards. |
| − | From the reign of [[Kaiseress Kizzy I]] until the reign of Kaiser Dominus, the Palace of Zirandorthel was guarded by a company of the [[Mango Rangers]], the federal police force of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth. From the reign of [[Kaiser Gaelen IV]] until the secession of [[Kildare]], the Landsraad building was guarded by a company of the [[Apollonian Guard]], the then bodyguards of the [[The Kaiser|Kaiser]]. | + | From the reign of [[Kaiseress Kizzy I]] until the reign of Kaiser Dominus, the Palace of Zirandorthel was guarded by a company of the [[Mango Rangers]], the federal police force of the [[Imperial Republic]] of [[Shireroth]]. From the reign of [[Kaiser Gaelen IV]] until the secession of [[Kildare]], the Landsraad building was guarded by a company of the [[Apollonian Guard]], the then bodyguards of the [[The Kaiser|Kaiser]]. |
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Revision as of 15:30, 25 November 2016
The Palace of Zirandorthel is a federal building complex which houses the Landsraad, the federal legislature of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth. It is situated in the Landsraad District in Shirekeep. The building is named after the Zirandorthel who once served as Praetor. For a short while it was called the Palace of Fjǫrleif, after Elwynnese Princess Fjǫrleif Hallbjörnsdóttir, the present Prætor of the Landsraad. But this name choice was criticised and received little support. The Baths in the Ancient City were named after the Princess instead.
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Front Gate
In front of the palace is the famous equestrian statue of Praetor Nicholas Raglan, and its legendary cast-iron Front Gate both keeps out non-members and serves as a meeting-point where they can protest the body's actions. It once was an important meeting place for minor nobles and commoners, now just an entrance. Before 4042 ASC, Minor Nobles had to make law proposals at the Frontgate of the building, but since the reign of Kaiser Ometeotl I all nobles can enter and speak inside the Landsraad. In the present day and age even some prominent commoners may do so.
Postern Gate
The Palace also has a much less conspicuous Postern Gate, built by Nicholas Raglan as a secret escape route during a period of tensions between the Kaiser and the nobility. The period ended amicably when Kaiser Trantor III signed the famous Mango Carta. Tourists are welcome unless there is a meeting going on; while adults view the majestic meeting hall which is known as the Hall of Oratory, children can try their hands at the fun Landsraad Water Bottle Toss game outside.
Landsraad Statuary Hall
Main article: Landsraad Statuary Hall
The Landsraad Statuary Hall is a chamber in the Palace of Zirandorthel devoted to sculptures of prominent Shirithians. There are 24 of such statues: twelve of Kaisers and twelve of individuals which have been put forward by the Imperial States. Each Imperial State may choose four such individuals.
Landsraad's Arms
The Landsraad's Arms is the plush and exclusive in-house pub and restaurant of the Landsraad where patrons wine and dine at taxpayers' expense, to the exuberant chagrin of the latter. It is open to members of the Landsraad, their guests, passholders, and members of Landsraad staff. The pub includes a legendary snug called the Last Order.
Any member of the Landraad may distribute a number of passes for the Landsraad's Arms. Those passes are status symbols and therefore highly sought after.
Landsraad Inn
The Landsraad Inn is the official guesthouse of the Landsraad.
Security
In 1642.6319 AN.ASC a squadron of Hussars was raised for the defence of the Landsraad as part of the Order of the Sentinels, the Kaiser's personal bodyguards.
From the reign of Kaiseress Kizzy I until the reign of Kaiser Dominus, the Palace of Zirandorthel was guarded by a company of the Mango Rangers, the federal police force of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth. From the reign of Kaiser Gaelen IV until the secession of Kildare, the Landsraad building was guarded by a company of the Apollonian Guard, the then bodyguards of the Kaiser.
