The Melvista

The Melvista sits at the center of Lermstra and is the center of Telharan's religion and government. A large garden surrounds it, with carefully tended fauna, fountains, and sculpture. The sound of birdsong can always be heard amidst the secluded walkways. The building itself is a large white dome, topped with a golden spire. Four thick towers surround the building. Through the main doors is a large cavernous space, filled with dozens of white pillars. The ceiling has windows of stained glass in geometric patterns, which cast down shafts of colored light. The floor and walls are covered in colorful mosaics of various birds and sun motifs. Along the upper half is a railed balcony where an ornate golden throne sits for the Matrea to pass judgement, hear petitions, and decree laws. The four towers surrounding the building are given over to the various administrative tasks of running an empire, as well as the Matrea's personal quarters, and barracks for the personal knights tasked with guarding her and the capital, the Eagleguard.