The Tribunal Hall shattered the silence with its formidable presence.
It spiraled upward in concentric tiers of gleaming white stone and dark iron, each level bustling with nobles adorned in vibrant house colors, guild officials clad in somber grey, and clergy in simple robes that seemed to dissolve into the shadows. From the elevated platforms, they gazed down, their faces partially illuminated by floating orbs hovering near the ceiling, casting sprawling shadows over the vast open floor.
At the chamber's far end, behind a sweeping curved window offering a sweeping view of the capital, sat the ruling council. Seven figures in intricate robes, their expressions stern and unwavering, embodied the authority of imperial law. Sunlight poured through the glass behind them, illuminating their figures as if they were carved into a stained-glass mural, commanding attention and reverence.
