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Possible historical significance of the 'throne' on the top platform[]
When going through Blackreach, I noticed a couple things that supported my theory of the chair being a throne for some ruler or overseer. Here's some of the clues that I saw:
1- The protected nature of the throne. The entrance to the Hall of Rumination (herein hor / HoR / Hor / HOR / Hall, etc.) is situated inside of a walled, well-lit area that has only two entryways, both uphill--a perfect defensive location. Inside the hall, itself, is a door that can only be opened via an isolated and easily defendable lever mechanism that is on the opposite side of the room from the door and raised above the entire room. This would put any invaders at a disadvantage, as they would be under fire from above and would be forced to climb the ramp leading to the lever.
2- The obvious unimpeded sightline from the platform the throne rests on. Looking off the edge of the platform gives a wide view of the surrounding area, the 'fort' below, and the Orb. The Orb itself would illuminate most of these areas. Depending on the presence of the mist (fungus, actual mist, etc.) during the time that the Dwemer inhabited the area, the actual use of the throne to oversee the efforts that took place within the cavern is debatable.
3- The use of a great lift simply as a means to reach the platform suggests that the platform had a great importance. The lifts were used mostly for surface-to-deep transportation, and the use of a lift instead of stairs to reach something no more than 30-40 meters above the Hall suggests that people who would normally use the lift would be provided with comfort, like royalty riding a carriage instead of walking.
4- Something to be kept in mind is the nature of the platform itself. The Dwemer were known for sleeping and sitting on stone beds and stone chairs. Whether this was comfortable, resourceful, traditional, or (possibly) they weren’t aware of the wool, leather, and cloth that the inhabitants of Skyrim would use. There also seem to be two table-like constructs on either side of the throne. Their purpose could be to hold items, food, drink, or other sustenance.
All in all, the chair could just be a place for meditation (it is the hall of Rumination, after all). I just think that its central location and fortified nature signify some ruling body. If anybody has any ideas or anything to add, please tell me.
TheSmeagolCore (talk) 23:08, December 4, 2015 (UTC)