Generon

The Generon was the palace and the seat of power in the city of Arrabar and the entire nation of Chondath.

Location
The palace was located in the northern half of the Governor's District and in-between the Warehouse District to the west and Living District to the east.

Structure
The Generon was the most magnificent and grand edifice that rose above the city of Arrabar. The palace was easily noticeable by its regal glittering gilded domes, marked with silver and gold. The Generon's resplendence was probably the most beautiful building along the southern shores of the Vilhon, symbolizing the past glory of the Chondathan Empire.

Interior
The palace's ground contained lush green gardens, frequented by the Generon's guests during festivals and noble celebrations. The gardens had several secluded patios that overlooked the beauty of the gardens, a pond, tall peach trees, fronds, hanging vines, plantain orchard, and other greenery. The grounds were dimly illuminated by round silver lanterns placed along the balustrades.

In the center of the main entry hall of the Generon stood the fountain of dancing coins, popular attractions for the palace's visitors. Usually, the fountain spewed water but during Waukeenar celebrations, it was enchanted to appear as if wins flowed through it.

Activities
The palace belonged to the Lord of Arrabar and all Chondath. In the mid-to-late 14 century DR, the title was held by Eles Wianar. The Lord of Arrabar hosted many balls to entertain himself and his entourage. One of the most renowned galas was the annual Night of Ghosts. Only the most influential people of the city were invited. The gala employed costumed actors who were dressed as ghosts, assassins, and other monsters, harassing and gleefully scaring the noble guests of the Lord.

The interior of the Generon was decorated with gold and silver&mdash;the color of coins, during the celebrations of Sammardach. The Lord's House mages enchanted the halls with cascading illusionary golden streamers of light that cascaded periodically through the porches and garden.

Among other customary events in the Generon were regular visits of the city's noble or wealthy and influential guests. These attendances were mandated by Lord Wianar.

Defenses
The Generon was encircled by barracks where the Lord of Arrabar housed his personal mercenary army. The interior of the Lord's Palace was shielded from most magical intrusions by the House mages.

History
In the Flamerule of the, the Lord of Arrabar Eles Wianar hosted his annual gala&mdash;the Night of Ghosts, with most of the city's nobility was in attendance. During the festivities, Rodolpho Wianar, the Lord's cousin, was killed by a crossbow bolt. The masked assassin fled the scene of the crime, never to be captured. The only individuals who witnessed the death were members of the House Matrell and young Vambran Matrell who was thought to be the accidental killer. The youth's aunt, Xaphira Matrell pretend to be the masked assassin, fleeing the city and keeping her family protected. However, eleven years later, Xaphira revealed to her family that Vambran was framed by the noble family's old enemies&mdash;merchant House Mestrel.

Appearances

 * Novels
 * The Sapphire Crescent &bull; The Ruby Guardian &bull; The Emerald Scepter