The Construction of the Palace of Glass

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With their empire now a sprawling juggernaut of economic growth and prosperity, the Bechtlarite Empire, under the rule of Sovereign Sigmar Dietrich Daimus I begins construction on the Palace of Glass in the new capital city of Armuun. Drawing upon the Empire's vast resources and talented engineers and craftsmen, the Sovereign calls for a palace to house the seat of power and office of his position that reflects the spirit of his people. Something monumental and grand that would encompass the Becht Empire for countless generations to come, that would showcase the ingenuity of their people, that talent and wealth they had built, and of course, their devotion to their god, Goyne. Many designs were brought before him, and many were turned away until finally, after much debate, the final diagrams were presenting offering a speculative interpretation of a towering megalith made of steel and brass, but accentuated with never before seen amounts of glass, giving it a gleaming appearance in the sun and allowing it to glow with its own internal lights by night like a beacon of human ingenuity and power that would cast it's shimmering brightness across the capital city.


As the Bechtlarite Empire surged forward, a colossal force of economic prowess and prosperity under the reign of Sovereign Sigmar Dietrich Daimus I, the grand vision of the capital city began to take shape. Amidst the bustling energy of progress, construction commenced on the monumental Palace of Glass, a symbol of the Empire's boundless ambition and unwavering dedication to its people.   Embracing the Empire's vast reservoirs of wealth and the unparalleled expertise of its engineers and artisans, Sovereign Sigmar embarked on a quest to erect a palace that would transcend time, embodying the very essence of the Bechtlarite spirit. This edifice would serve not merely as a seat of power but as an enduring symbol of the Empire's indomitable strength and reverence for its deity, Goyne. Countless designs were meticulously scrutinized and rejected until, at long last, the culmination of collective vision emerged. With resounding fervor, the final diagrams unveiled a daring architectural marvel, a towering megalith crafted from the finest steel and brass, its magnificence enhanced by unprecedented expanses of glass.   In the radiant glow of the sun, the Palace of Glass would shimmer and gleam, casting prisms of light across the sprawling expanse of the new capital city, Armuun. Yet, it was during the cloak of night that its true splendor would emerge, as the palace illuminated from within, transforming into a luminous beacon of human achievement and power. As construction pressed forward, the Palace of Glass stood as a testament to the unyielding determination of the Bechtlarite people, a monument to their boundless ingenuity, prosperity, and unwavering devotion to the divine. It was a structure destined to endure for countless generations, etching its legacy into the annals of history as a symbol of the Empire's indomitable spirit and resplendent glory.

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