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If the Arena is the heart of Il Sensor De Acqua, then this district is its soul. Containing the Emperor's palace, the Senate building and the Street of the Gods, nearly all important buildings in the city are found within this one square mile block. The Street of the Gods plays host to a temple for every major "good and Neutral" deity. Also located here are shops selling religious tokens and talismans and items used by many of the priests and accolytes of the temples. The Library of Knowledge occupies one corner of the district. Surrounded by a high hedge, lush, grassy lawn, and shady trees, this ten story tower is the highest structure in Il Senso De Acqua. Within are the librarians; the Keepers of Knowledge. The history of the city as well as bits of Myrrdin itself is contained within the secured rooms inside the tower. Unfortunately, much of the accumulated knowledge of the library was lost during the Catyclysm, as the original library tower was nearly razed to the ground by assaulting enemies. The Emperor's palace sits at the end of the Street of the Gods and is a well-guarded estate. At least a dozen of the Emporer's Praetorian guard, his elite personal troops, are always on watch here. When the Emperor travels, he is surrounded by these veteran soldiers. The actual threat of assassination is nearly non-existant, however the sight of a cohort of these polished, professional troops marching in step, with the Emperor's palanquin in their center has become as much a badge of office as the golden laurel adorning the Emperor's head. The Senate building, located at the northern edge of the District, is a beautiful building carved of marble and granite. Its everflowing fountains, though not as forceful as they once were, still spray their waters into the air, greeting visitors and workers alike. Inside, the building is structured around one large room: The Senate. Here, the senators from all six districts as well as prominant merchants, citizens, priests and even commom folk gather to guide Il Senso De Acqua forward. While only the Senate and Emperor have an actual say in the governing of the city, any citizen may petition to be heard by the assembly. Upon occasion, well-spoken citizens have actually persuaded the governing body to agree with their opinion. |
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