Chapter 35: THE ROYAL FAMILY (2)
Aristia finally had the time to properly take in the majestic building that was the main palace.
A wide staircase led up to the main entrance, flanked by towering columns and pillars adorned with golden filigree.
The entrance itself was a massive double door crafted from rich mahogany, intricately carved with scenes of royal triumphs and cultural motifs.
Upon entering the building, Aristia found herself in a grand foyer. Its marble floor was polished so well, it gleamed. It was adorned with a mosaic depicting the kingdom’s crest in the middle.
Aristia’s mouth hung open at the luxury and elegance of the place.
The walls were lined with tapestries woven in shimmering threads of gold and silver, showing scenes of courtly life and heroic deeds from times past.
As they moved deeper into the palace, Aristia was even more amazed at the spacious halls and grand corridors adorned with crystal chandeliers that cast a bright glow over the polished marble floors.
Tall windows took up half the walls, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding area around the palace, and allowing natural light to flood the rooms.
All in all, the palace was very large. They made many turns through different corridors before finally stopping in front of a room.
On getting inside the room, Aristia noticed it was a magnificent parlour.
This parlour was different from the one used to receive guests officially in the palace. This parlour was private, only used by Royal family members and only accessible to them.