White Gold Tower

The White-Gold Tower is one of the oldest and most important buildings in Minecraftia in general and Kythira in particular. It functions as the headquarters of the Kythiran Empire, and is a center of (inter)national trade and Kythiran culture.

History

Originally a Helmsdeep satanic cathedral and at the time the largest building in the world, it was the last major construction project of the Kingdom of Helmsdeep at the end of the Second Era. It survived the Great Grief, and after the Kingdom of Kythira incorporated the remnants of the City of Kythira and the City of Helmsdeep, forming the Imperial City of Helmira, it underwent massive renovations and expansions during the Third and Fourth Era, eventually forming the building one sees today. Though the name refers to the great white-Quartz and Gold tower, one of three towers in total, the majority of the building is actually below ground, making it one of the largest buildings in Minecraftia in terms of m³.

Current Palace

Today it is the center of the Kythiran Government and Kythiran culture. The palace consists of the following:

Above Ground:

The Memorial Gardens

Consists of the lush gardens, where the nations of the Second Era are remembered.

The Throne room

The Throne room is a massive hall, which is focused on the Diamond Throne, the seat of power in Kythira. Two small statues commemorate the Great Grief and the Chicken Incident, the latter being an event in the Third Era, where thousands of chickens accidentally flooded the Tower.

The Hall of Lords

The Hall of Lords, behind the throne, holds two tables, and is used by the Emperor to have talks with his High Lords. By law the Hall of Lords can only be entered by High-Lords of Kythira and the Emperor. A small balcony allows those inside to give speeches and announcements to those outside the Tower.

The Tower of the Crown Prince

The Tower of the Crown Prince is a 32 meter tall tower and a place within the palace for the Crown Prince to work. It consists of a small lobby, an office for his secretary, and his own office.

The Tower of Hand

The Tower of the Hand is a 32 meter tall tower and the place of work and residency for the Hand of the Emperor, a position currently in the hands of the commander of the Kythiran Legion. It consists of a bedroom and an office.

The White-Gold Tower

The Palace's most recognizable feature and the complex's namesake. This giant 181 meter tall tower, consisting of white quartz and pure gold, is decorated with several concrete red crosses, the ancient symbol of Kythira. It holds a secondary office for the Emperor, as well as firework launchers, to be used during national celebrations. During the Second Era, when the building was a satanic cathedral constructed by the Kingdom of Helmsdeep, the tower only reached a height of 44 meters. Its size was massively increased during the Third and especially the Fourth Era.

Below Ground

The Great Hall

The Great Hall is the central underground room, which connects all portions of the complex.

The Imperial Theatre

The Imperial Theatre is seats 108 people, plus the Crown Prince and Emperor, totaling 110 seats. It is the most important theatre in Kythira, and is primarily used to display plays about the battles between the Kingdoms of Kythira and Helmsdeep during the Second Era. Sometimes it is used for Ardoraghi Operas.

The Imperial Library

The largest library in the world, housing all known literary works and treaties.

The Hotel Voyage

The Hotel Voyage is the most luxurious hotel in Kythira, consisting of a luxurious lobby, grand restaurant with 56 seats, or 14 tables and live music, 24 rooms and 2 grand suites, indoor flower gardens, indoor pool with sauna and a lecture hall.

The Imperial Trade District

The center for Kythiran trade.

The Imperial Metro

Connecting the White-Gold Tower with the Kythiran metro system.

The Imperial Offices

Houses the logistical operations of the Kythiran Empire, and includes the following:

• The Emperor's Office
• The Hall of Kings
• 15 smaller offices

The Imperial Courthouse

The center of Kythiran Justice, including a courtroom, entrance to the Nether for banishment, and 28 jail cells with room for 56 prisoners.

The Imperial Museum

The Imperial Museum is used to display the history of Minecraftia, and, among others, houses the following:

The Hall of Heroes

Statues of all important people whom have lived in Minecraftia

The Hall of Support

Statues of all who have protected Minecraftia against the Doom of Darkness

The Small Hall

The Small Hall is a secondary hall that connects the top floor with the secondary parts of the complex.

Hall of Seas

The Hall of Seas is a showcase of the primary ships of the Kythiran Empire.

The Small Theatre

The Small Theatre is a theatre for smaller shows or speeches, primarily reserved for second-class citizens.

The Hall of Peace

The Hall of Peace is a hall where the Kythiran Provinces, the Kythiran Crown and dignitaries from the Imperius Reich can meet. A notable feature of this hall is a grand window in the ceiling, which is located at the bottom of the Bay of Splendour, in between the White-Gold Tower and the Imperial Palace.

The Hall of the Provincial Council

The Hall of the Provincial Council is the advisory body of the Kythiran government. It holds seats for representatives of both Golden Provinces and Crown Provinces, as well as a secondary Diamond Throne for the Emperor. Each province also has its own private apartments, where its representatives can rest or discuss matters privately.

The Hall of Provinces

The Hall of Provinces is a tribute to the Empire's different architectural styles, with replicas of several buildings from across the six provinces.

The Ardoragh Library

The Ardoragh Library is a dedicated library, used to store books from the Golden Province of Ardoragh, with a special focus on the book series 'The Book'.

The Kythiran Portal Hub

The Kythiran Portal Hub is a central place for teleportation between dimensions.

The Hall of History

A display of several curated replicas and original structures from Minecraftia's history, including a recreation of the First House, based on the ruins in Oldspawn.