Editing Character:Nomoe Hideaki (section)

===Manse 5===
Nomoe Hideaki is attuned to a number of powerful manses under control of the Nomoe family. In the interest of leaving Sanken with enough strength to resist the Wyld even in his absence he carries only one hearthstone himself, though. This is the Eye of the Sorcerer (cf. [http://wiki.white-wolf.com/exalted/index.php?title=Hearthstones:Eye_of_the_Crafter| Eye of the Crafter]) produced by the Palace Tranquiline, his personal domicile.

The Palace Tranquiline sprawls over a broad hilltop, overlooking the countryside. A number of elegant single story buildings are arranged in an auspicious pattern interspersed with courtyards and surrounded by old, meticulously tended gardens. Together they form a tiered complex around the center palace, with each part assured peace and quiet despite housing several hundred people in all. The open and light-flooded architecture resonates with the principles of excellence and Solar essences in particular, making it an auspicious place for Nomoe Hideaki to choose as his seat of power. Accordingly scribes, accountants, diplomats and senior politicians - the core apparatus of Hideaki's rule - comprise a large part of the Palace's population. Additionally the Palace Tranquiline doubles as a place of learning, housing a number of Sanken's most eminent scholars along with the country's brightest young students in the outer buildings. Taking all of this into account it's no wonder that security at the Palace Tranquiline is almost as high as it is at the White Oak Redoubt, the main seat and center of power of the Nomoe family. Between the well-trained and discreet guards, reinforced by trusted Dragonblooded officers, and the manse's own capabilities to detect, identify and report on any unauthorized presence or movement, the Palace Tranquiline is quite as safe as its name implies without surrendering its contemplative and peaceful air.<br>
Known only to the inner circles of the Nomoe family the Palace has an additional, important function. As part of a network of manses across Sanken it helps facilitate fast and secure communication the military value of which is enormous. And thanks to the special sympathetic connection the Palace also ties the Hearthstone bearer into this network, allowing Nomoe Hideaki to be updated on important affairs in Sanken at all times and to deliver his instructions even while away on Deliberative business.

'''The Palace Tranquiline''': Magical Conveniences (1), Well-Flavored Aspect (1), Network Node (1), Central Control (2), Glorious Halo of Hesiesh (2), Mela's Sweet Whisper (2), Sympathetic Communication Link (2), Analytical Senses (3). Maintenance 4.