Edificio Columna de Hierro
| Edificio Columna de Hierro | |
|---|---|
| Propietarios | Desconocidos |
| Uso | Rascacielos |
| Ciudad | Elendel |
| Mundo | Scadrial |
| Universo | Cosmere |
El Edificio Columna de Hierro es un gran rascacielos construido en Elendel, Scadrial.[1] Está situado entre el Paseo Demoux y el banco del 4º-5º Canal, en el 4º Octante, enfrente de la Torre Tekiel.[2] El edificio es lo suficientemente alto como para que, incluso estando sin acabar, su cima quede oculta por las brumas en las escasas noches en las que estas aparecen.
El Edificio Columna de Hierro está involucrado en una especie de carrera con la Torre Tekiel para ser el edificio más alto de Elendel.[1] Los arquitectos van inventando planos revisados para edificios más y más altos, intentando superar a la construcción rival. Algunos rumores creíbles afirman que tanto el Edificio Columna de Hierro como la Torre Tekiel acabarán superando los cincuenta pisos de altura.
Arquitectura
The building was designed in tiers, gradually narrowing the at higher levels.[1] The base was built from stone, but at least the twentieth floor and above were covered with ceramics with the appearance of worked stone, to match the bottom. It was remarkably well carved and decorated, with ornate spikes and the like decorating the upper stories.
The structure of the building was made up of a lattice of iron beams.
The Ironspine also had its own freight dock along a branch off the main canal, with a stationary crane there for unloading shipments.[2] It also contained a large platform that acted as a large hydraulic lever that could bring people and objects down into the tunnel below that Edwarn Ladrian planned to expand into a subway system. There were a few train cars and some track down there, as well as a wooden building. A foundry capable of smelting aluminum had also been set up there, and the tunnel also served as a storage for a multitude of boxes.
Historia
The building was constructed by members of the United Tradeworkers Union, including Brill. The workers at the site were unhappy with the way they were being treated by the leaders of the Union and expressed their displeasure to The Elendel Daily.[3]
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Waxillium Ladrian climbed it while it was still under construction after a ball at Cett mansion.[1] He also planned to lease offices in the Ironspine Building.[4]
Miles Dagouter and the Vanishers moved their headquarters to the building below the Ironspine after their original hideout was discovered by Wayne. Wax, Wayne, and Marasi Colms attacked the hideout in an attempt to defeat Miles and rescue Steris Harms. The hydraulic platform and subterranean building were heavily damaged and many fires started. It is unknown if this damage has been repaired. Wax fought Push and Pull on the Ironspine itself[5] and killed both before he and Marasi tricked Miles into being captured.[6]
¿Conexión con el Grupo?
Los propietarios del Edificio Columna de Hierro no han sido mencionados por el momento. Parece improbable que la construcción de un ascensor y un enorme túnel bajo el edificio pasen desapercibidas. Es posible que el edificio sea posesión de la misteriosa asociación conocida como el Grupo. Esto tendría sentido, puesto que el Grupo estaba intentando destruir a la Casa Tekiel económicamente,[7] lo que parece estar relacionado con el intento de que el Edificio Columna de Hierro sea más alto que la Torre Tekiel.
