The boy is eager and ambitious, but not ready. On the other hand, you can't dismiss his gallantry out of hand, and he needs to be rewarded. To that end, and to help Rittersbach grow a bit, you decide to give the couple a nice plot of land, attached to which are some estates to give them a permanent income. With these in hand, he immediately set off and drafted a large army of labourers, architects, and artists. And begun construction.
It was in the early fall that you decided to have a look. Albrecht ordered that a large quay and platform be made to give him a level site. Thereupon he began construction of the underground levels. He had also begun construction of a new and large bridge, capable of letting ships pass undisturbed.
<span class="mu-i"> ''And what's that large area over there, even more storage?'' </span> You asked.
<span class="mu-i"> ''No, that's the central heating compartment for the baths. Private baths, that is, cold, warm, and tepid.'' </span> Albrecht explained.
<span class="mu-i"> ''What's wrong with a tub?'' </span> You asked.
<span class="mu-i"> ''Nothing; it is a lot easier to clean in, but while in Mithras, I discovered that such baths can be both relaxing and cleaning.'' </span> He told you.
<span class="mu-i"> ''You know, I have been looking at your plans; this palace of yours is set out to be massive. And what's with those domes, another Mithradian inspiration?'' </span> You asked.
<span class="mu-i"> ''Yes, it will be very eclectic, with gothic arches, windows, and spires. And Mithradian domes, mosaics, and statues. I have also taken a rather advanced design with me from that hidden palace I told about that can refresh and clean water from the river. As well as supply fountains with water.'' </span>
You looked over the plans once more while Mithradian architects and engineers worked alongside hired Dwarven, Tauten, and Castanan engineers and architects. Another stone was soon set in the foundation. From the drawing, you could see that the waterfront would be more western with two spired towers at the flank, a gallery of gothic windows over an arcade of arches, and in the centre an octagonal tower with another spired top. If you were to look at it from the top, you could see that the Mithradian part would come in the central dome. And the inner courtyard would have round arches rather than peaked ones. There was also a sealed scroll titled Phase Two, which apparently contains plans for military infrastructure surrounding the palace.
