Treaty Hall

Walking down 241st Street, New Z'hratians may encounter a beautiful, stately building of white marble, surrounded by a grassy park. It seems out of place here, an extremely old building in the middle of the newest and densest part of the city. People mill about, taking their genetic-hybrid pets on walks or reading the latest issue of the Inquisition on a shaded bench. Two teenage boys toss a goblinball back and forth, chatting. A lone elf leaves a wreath of flowers at the feet of a statue dedicated to the Verdant Mother and says a quick, silent prayer before hurrying on her way to work.
The Treaty of 241st Street, which formed New Z'hrat and brought on the current era of peace and prosperity, was written and ratified in an ancient Z'hratian Council building now known as Treaty Hall. Treaty Hall is one of the most famous locations in First District, due to it's connection with the Serpentine War, the Treaty, and a long, rich history stretching back to the earliest days of Z'hrat. The building is stamped into the Council's gold coins, due to it's status as a landmark and it's affiliation with ideals such as cooperation, justice, and freedom.
During the rebuilding of 241st Street, a park and war memorial were created on the grounds of Treaty Hall.

Purpose / Function

This was originally a government hall, known for being where the Treaty of 241st Street was written and ratified.
After the war, it was turned into a memorial site and war museum, complete with a park and gorgeous statues and fountains. Notably, it's one of the few museums not owned and managed by Brimstone's League, and the only one owned and maintained by the Council.

Alterations

The park and many monuments were completed in 7 NZE, and the building itself opened for tourists in 9.

Architecture

Like most Council buildings, it is almost Grecian in appearance. It's made almost entirely of white marble, supported with ornamented pillars and buttresses, and it contains large windows that let in lots of natural light. They've taken great lengths to ensure that the building is navigable to the average person, something that the Council isn't typically concerned with.

Defenses

Guards frequently patrol to ensure no one damages the memorabilia.

History

• Originally constructed in 1004, shortly after the creation of the Council, Treaty Hall is one of the oldest still-standing buildings in New Z'hrat.
• Other famous pieces of legal history that happened here include the outlawing of mind magic in 1104, and issuing the permit for the first high speed rail in 1398.
• Due to it's location on 242nd Street, it was extremely close to the front line on the last days of the war. When 241st Street was being rebuilt, architects deliberately curved the road to retroactively include Treaty Hall, and it's address is now on 241st.
• The Treaty of The Battle of 241st Street was drafted (2495) and ratified (2500/0 NZE) here. The treaty included the creation of a memorial to fallen soldiers, civilians, and deities on the premises.
• The memorial, a large park and several statues and monuments, was completed in 7 NZE.
• Due to the popularity of the park, the building became inconvenient to use as a government building, it's conversion into a museum was announced a few weeks later.
• The museum was completed and opened to the public in 9 NZE.

Tourism

The park outside is a tranquil place where locals can walk or sit in the sun. On the anniversary of the battle, people bring flowers and gifts to the monument in memory of those that died. History buffs like to take tours of the museum, and sometimes, the Order will bring classes of Basic school children on field trips.
Tourists tend to include it as one stop on a daily itinerary, thanks an abundance of historical landmarks and great local restaurants and inns. There are also other historical neighborhoods nearby, as well, such as Manor Hill, which is famous for architecture and contains the oldest residences in Z'hrat.

Founding Date

9 NZE

Alternative Names

241st Park Memorial, the Serpentine War Museum

Type

Museum

Owning Organization

The Z'hratian Regulatory Council