Merchant League of Shan by Alberto Zanini
Shan City's Merchant League Hall is an imposing building that stands majestically in the center of the city's commercial district. Its design reflects the prestige and prosperity of the
Merchant League, exuding an aura of wealth and power that captures the attention of all who approach it. Here's how it might be described:
**External:**
**Architectural style:** The building features a splendid colonnade that extends along the entire main facade, supported by massive columns and adorned with expertly sculpted decorative details.
**Construction materials:** The walls are made of smooth stones in warm shades, while the colonnade is made of fine marble extracted from the quarries of far away mountains.
**Symbols of wealth:** The entrance is surmounted by an elaborate arch decorated with reliefs depicting scenes of commerce and prosperity, while the coat of arms of the Merchants' League, richly inlaid with gold and precious gems, stands out in the center of the facade.
**Interior:**
**Main Foyer:** Upon entering the imposing entrance doors, you are faced with a spacious and luxurious foyer, dominated by a glittering chandelier suspended from the vaulted ceiling. Anyone entering is approached by a young "Associate" that will take care of the visitor an guide him to the offive they need. One of the wall is covered by a giant blackboard where other employee continuosly record the latest market price for buying and selling commodities.
**Meeting rooms:** The rooms on the ground floor are intended for meetings of the Merchant League and its most influential members. Large solid wood tables are arranged to encourage discussion and negotiation.
**Offices and management rooms:** On the upper floor are the offices of the League's senior officials, furnished with elegant furniture and fine carpets. The walls are adorned with paintings and fine fabrics which give an atmosphere of refinement.
**Archives:** A large room is dedicated to the League's archives, containing scrolls of parchment, accounting registers and commercial documents that testify to the economic activities of the city over the centuries.
The Hall of the Merchant League is a place of meetings, negotiations and deals that represents the beating heart of Shan's commercial activity. Its majesty and aura of wealth reflect the importance of trade in the life of the city and the economic might of the Merchant League.
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