The grand, sweeping architecture of the ancient Imperial Palace stretched endlessly before Marcus. Red-lacquered pillars carved with dragons and phoenixes, ornate eaves, and brilliantly colored glazed tiles blended seamlessly with the surrounding gardens, each detail contributing to an overwhelming display of imperial grandeur.
Luxury and authority seemed to radiate from every stone, creating a sense of power and majesty that demanded respect.
The Imperial Palace of the Dragon Dynasty had taken the finest elements of every ancient dynasty and brought them together into something breathtaking. Magnificent, sun-drenched, and beautiful enough to resemble a painting, it was the sort of place that made a person understand why countless people would spend their entire lives striving to reach the highest levels of power.
