Difference between revisions of "Court of Gods"

 

The '''Court of Gods''' is the home and parliament of the [[Returned]] in [[Hallandren]].{{book ref|wb|3}} While the Returned effectively rule the nation, they are confined inside the walls of this complex in [[T'Telir]], the capital of Hallandren.

 

The Court of Gods is composed of the [[God King]]'s palace, a many-roomed building in the center of the court, which holds rooms in every shade of red, green and blue. The rooms had no specific function, as the servants would bring in whatever was desired in whichever room they were in (ex. bath, dining table, bed).{{book ref|warbreaker|8}} Around this structure stand the various Returned's palaces, each in the colors of the Returned who resides within, as well as the priests and staff who care for them. The palaces and the staff were color coordinated to match the colors of the god in residence.{{book ref|warbreaker|4}} The [[Lifeless]] [[Lifeless Enclave|barracks]] are situated at the base of the Court.{{book ref|wb|30}}

 

The political issues of Hallandren are resolved in the Court Assembly. In order to get in, you'd either need to be favored by one of the gods, be extremely influential (50 Breaths / the 1st Heightening), or win a lottery.{{book ref|wb|13}} Priests are not allowed to talk about court politics.{{book ref|warbreaker|5}}