Kohtil's Palace

In the middle of Kohri's capital lies a once majestic palace, now overrun with vines, flowers, trees, and other plants. This was once the palace of the Aghu Sovereignty but has since become a symbol of its decadence and downfall. After the rise of the Kohri Sovereignty, the new sovereignty started the long journey of rebuilding both from the revolution and from the hurricane. The palace was left in ruins and plants were allowed to grow over it in a sign that the sovereignty was moving on. It is now a place where people can walk, relax, and remember the power of nature.

Purpose / Function

Originally the palace housed the royal family of Aghu, held offices for the sovereign , and served as a symbol of their power. After Aghu's slayer and the revolution, it was left alone instead of being torn down or being repurposed, the first sovereign of Kohri was focused on repairing other buildings. A later sovereign turned the palace into a public place where people could enjoy the beauty of the palace and of the plants that had taken over.

Alterations

At first the palace started out as a fairly simple affair, only slightly larger than the houses of others. As Aghu and its sovereign gained power, the palace was expanded on and became more and more decorated. When Aghu' Slayer hit, the palace was damaged by winds and debris. While the outside was damaged, the inside remained relatively intact as did the courtyards. Afterwards when it was made open to the public, architects made sure to remove any parts of the structure that was unsafe and took out most of the surviving roof so that the plants would have better access to sunlight.

Architecture

The palace is made out of stone and many of its decorations are carvings of plants and animals, especially the tropical birds that were the symbol of Aghu. Many of the rooms used to have high ceilings. Window slits towards the ceilings let in air and light as well as the holes where ceilings used to be. Internal courtyards and wind catchers also helped to provide ventilation, most of the wind catchers have not survived. The palace is decorated with carvings, both wood and stone, tiles, paintings, and the plants that have taken over since the fall of Aghu.

Tourism

Since it was opened to the public, the palace has attracted quite a number of visitors both from the sovereignty and outside of it. Visitors can admire the beauty of both the architecture and the plants and remember the sovereignty that once was.

Alternative Names

the Place of Aghu

Parent Location

Kohtil

Ruling/Owning Rank

Proven Sovereign

Owning Organization

Kohri