The White Gold Tower, also recognized as the Imperial Palace, is located in the heart of the Imperial City. Originally called the Temple of the Ancestors, the tower was the center of the Ayleid religion and the original home of a set of ancient Ayleid statues known as the Ten Ancestors. (Located in the throne room.) Its existence predates the rise of man and the writing of history in the Imperial Province. Today, it is used mainly as the home of the Elder Council and the priceless Elder Scrolls. The Council Chamber is where important meetings and information is viewed and discussed without disruptions. Constructed by former Elder and Imperial Veteran Kjerag.

Cesare, Istana Kekaisaran dibangun di bawah perintah Dewan Tetua, dalam upaya untuk menyediakan tempat tinggal pribadi dan lebih rahasia bagi Kaisar dalam masa perang. Istana Kekaisaran menampung potret para prajurit yang jatuh, dan veteran perang dari Legiun Kekaisaran. Di sinilah Kaisar dinobatkan ke takhta, dan berkumpul untuk invasi besar yang memenangkan perang melawan Stormcloaks.