Ardor's Lodge

Ardor's Lodge is the palacial hunting lodge of House Viromaro located in north western Ardoragh. It was constructed by order of Emperor Alexander Viromaro as a hunting lodge. His sons the crown-prince Amantis and prince Louis (the future Emperor Louis) were born in the palace and spend most of their childhoods on the palace's grounds. Emperor Louis never used the palace, during which time it fell into disrepair. His daughter, Empress Theodosia, restored the palace to its former glory and uses it whenever she wishes to visit northern Ardoragh.

The Palace

The Palace consists of a domed grand hall, with two wings, the Imperial Wing and the Guest Wing.

The Imperial Wing houses the Emperor's study, bedroom, breakfast room and living room, as well as a room for the imperial children, an indoor swimming pool and a model train room.

The Guest Wing houses a Honey Room, grand dining hall, three guest rooms (The Yellow Room, the Green Room and the Raggisar Room (former Dragestein Room)), as well as a large kitchen, storage room and room for the 10-men permanent Imperial Legion Guard.

There are two attics, indoor stables and one large basement including an emergency jail cell.

The palace, like 't Koetshuys, is characterized by thick walls and several heat sources including central heating and a great many fireplaces to ensure a high quality of life in the harsh Ardoraghi winters.

The Grounds

There are several features across the grounds of the palace. These are:

't Koetshuys

Largest building on the grounds outside of the palace itself. Has a residence for the groundskeeper of the estate, which is a comfortable home, consisting of an entrance hall, dining room, living room, office, master bedroom and guestroom. It also has a guestroom. Attached to the residence are the royal stables, characterized by its size and the massive fireplace used to keep it warm.

Imperial Garden

Symmetrical gardens with water features, flowers, trees and a large obelisk, fountain and reflecting pool, as well as an identical copy of the lion statue found on Fort Winterhal in Helmira.

Temple of Music

A theatre with space for 12 seated guests, located on the water in a large domed temple-like structure.

Heated outdoor swimming pool

Usable year-round.

Temple of Love

Build as a gift for Alexander's wife on her 50th birthday.

Cherry Tree

A gift from the people of the Aqumis Republic for Emperor Alexander's 60th birthday, for his formal recognition of the Republic and the eradication of its debts to the Empire.

Play House

Replica of the First House of Minecraftia, from Oldspawn. Build by Alexander to have a playground including a small beach for his two sons.

The Church

Named for looking a bit like a church, it is actually a multi-functional hall, used for weddings, concerts, balls, and as a remote throne room if needed.

The Book Library

A library constructed specifically to house one of Alexander's collections of The Book.

Games Grounds

A tennis court, life-sized chess board and spleef arena.

The Greenhouse

Used for recreational farming

The Farm

Enclosure with small shelter to keep farm animals