The Great Dome was a large, round hall located at the topmost level of the Crimson Fortress' west tower. It earned its name due to the dome-like, cavernous structure of its ceiling. It was never officially declared as the main center of all our governmental, judicial and military gatherings, but it became just that over the years.
The dome was designed to show the hierarchy of The Shade's Elite. Across the large oak doors, right at the front end of the room, the balcony stood. It had four seats – on a pedestal three feet above the ground was my father, the king's seat. To its right, two feet above was my seat. On either side of mine were Vivienne's and Lucas' seats, situated one foot above the ground.
At the very center of the room was a round stage which served as "the stand" for whomever was addressing the council or being placed under trial.
