Erbe Royal Villa

The Erbe Royal Villa (エルベ離宮) is a private villa owned by the Liberlian Royal Family. It is located on the Erbe Scenic Route outside of the City of Grancel.

Background
Erbe Royal Villa is a private villa that belongs to the Liberlian Royal Family. It is primarily used by members of the royal family whenever they want to get away for some personal thinking time or if they want to relax.The villa is located on Erbe Scenic Route and it is open to the public. The villa has a bar, a library, bedrooms, and a gallery of items owned by previous family members. One noted item in particular is the favorite throne chair of King Edgar III, Queen Alicia von Auslese's father.

History
Erbe Royal Villa was built by the Liberlian Royal Family. It is primarily used by members of the royal family whenever they want to get away for some personal thinking time or if they want to relax.

Erbe Royal Villa was used by Alan Richard and the Intelligence Division to hold Princess Klaudia von Auslese and their other hostages captive. Princess Klaudia and the hostages were later rescued by Estelle Bright, Joshua Bright, Zin Vathek, Scherazard Harvey, Olivier Lenheim, their other companions from the Bracer Guild and by Lieutenant Julia Schwarz with members from the Royal Guardsmen.

After the Coup d'etat is stopped by Estelle and her companions; it is reported by Phillip Runall (Duke Dunan's butler) that Duke Dunan had sequestered himself in the villa to reflect on his actions during the Coup and on the Queen's words to him.

A Three-way pact is being signed at the Villa and security is on high-alert as a precaution, with Estelle asked to provide support as it is a prime target for Ouroboros to attack. Duke Dunan is still kept at the mansion, and he still retains his old ways when Estelle and her party travel there. Renne is there seemingly having been abandoned by her parents and Estelle agrees to take her with her back to Grancel and the Guild branch to look after her until her parents can be found.

The villa is one of the nine locations a threatening letter is sent to, and Estelle moves there to report to Maximillian Cid. A plan is made to move the Duke to safety. He complains that the numbers sent to escort him are not enough and demands more protection. Later, Either Scherazard or Agate will realise the events at the villa are a distraction and the real danger is in the capital.

Structure
The structure of the royal villa is divided into various wings. These include:

Outer Courtyard

 * South Wing
 * Entrance Hall
 * East Wing
 * Dining Hall
 * Gallery Room
 * Guest Rooms
 * Library

Inner Courtyard

 * West Wing
 * Private Lounge
 * Guest Bedrooms
 * North Wing
 * Royal Chambers
 * Crest Room

Trivia

 * Erbe is German and translates to "heritage".