Citadel Steps

The grand staircase leading to the Citadel entrance, possibly used for dramatic arrivals or public speeches.

The Citadel Steps in the Red Rising Saga first emerge in Iron Gold as the grand staircase leading to the Citadel's entrance on Mercury, a site primed for dramatic arrivals and public speeches amid the escalating Society war. Though limited in its appearances across the series thus far, the steps symbolize the monumental architecture of the Golds' power structures, evoking awe and tension in key moments of political theater. Their role hints at future significance in the saga's unfolding conflicts, potentially hosting pivotal confrontations or rallies as the Republic's fragile order crumbles.