Palace of the Elenaran
The Palace of the Elenaran (in Hurmumol: Aryun Elenaran, or in long form, b'-Aryun-b'-w-Elenaran; Hurmu Norse: Arion Elenaran; Lakkvian: Elenarani loss) is the former capitol of Hurmu, and a landmark of Vesüha (Huyenkula)), and the home of the Order of the Holy Lakes and the Senate of the Lakes.
Description and use
Palace itself
Gardens
Memorial
Cemetery
History
Construction of the Palace began in 1479 AN using plans from the Menelmacari architect Elnorin Talathiel, originally intended for a summer palace for the Menelmacari elenaran/elentári. Construction was finished in 1488 AN, in record time, due to the masonry and stones intended for its construction had already been procured by the time in 1479, and it was all about transporting it to Huyenkula while foundational work was being in place. The Menelmacari government donated the materials and transport of the materials to Hurmu, and the costs 1479–1485 were covered 75% by the Menelmacari government. The rest was paid by Hurmu.
The Palace was intended to be the residence of the Elenaran of Menelmacar when in Hurmu (as Hurmu was a Menelmacari protectorate then), but by the time the palace was finished, Hurmu had left the collapsing Menelmacar and joined Cranda. At this point, the Palace became the capitol of the new Hurmu government, and the residence of the overlords of Hurmu since. In the years 1574 AN–1592 AN, it was the official residence of the Prince of Elwynn, Amokolia and Hurmu, however, due to its geographical position, the Prince never did spend much time there, preferring Eliria instead.
The palace was severely damaged in 1603 AN, in the aftermath of the Hurmu Genocide. Small renovations, sponsored by the Lakkvian government, were carried out to allow for viewings of some of the main rooms, for making the foundation safe, and cleaning up the façade. In the 1650s, the Lakkvian government, in collaboration with the Order of the Holy Lakes, undertook a robust renovation of the Palace.
Following the reestablishment of the Hurmu state in 1690, it has become once again the headquarters of the Order of the Holy Lakes and the meeting place of the Senate.
