Ikas Palace | Ikhan

Ikas Palace Dec 24, 2020 0:31:22 GMT

Post by The Eshva on Dec 24, 2020 0:31:22 GMT

The Imperial Palace of Ikas

Former Main Building of the Ikas Imperial Palace

One of the two major palaces in Ikan, the Ikas palace was built upon the titular terrace found on the east bank of the river Kheilat. It was, before the rise of the Second Empire of Ikhan, the residence of the Sherkoz, the lords of the region under the Hailun dynasty. When they assumed the title of Eshva, the palace was expanded to facilitate the governance of the Empire. The palace, formerly a fortress, was greatly expanded between the 1840s and 1890s, and then again in the 1960s in order to further modernize the structure. It is important to note that the structure bears notable similarities to palaces in the nations to the south of Ikhan, indicating at the very least that it was heavily influenced by them. There is evidence that points to a fortified settlement existing on the Ikas terrace as early as the 19th century BCE.

Ikaiyan State Hall with Imperial Throne, c.2019

The Ikaiyan State Hall, also known simply as the Ikaiyan, is among the most important parts of the palace from a historical purpose, as it was, in the past, seen as the official seat of power for the Emperors of Ikhan. Despite this, it holds more ritual significance in Arashin culture, as it is where the incoming Emperor is formally enthroned. For the most part, however, the hall serves as a shrine to Arkan I, known as Arkan Vakhet (literally Arkan the Great), who though a major historical figure in Ikhani history, is revered to the point of deification himself. To many, his spirit, upon departing from the mortal world, is said to have become merged with the war-god, Veren, leading to them being seen in some sects as one in the same.