This is basically the view from where I started. Like I said I took some creative liberties, and I know the bridge isn't entirely to scale. But still it's good to get feedback on my work, and of course this is the only place where it could be truly appreciated.
This is the view from the entrance to the battlefield. The bortal in the back leads to the Nether. The torches (Lit Netherrack) just provide ambient lighting. The insignia on the floor is made from Glowstone.
This is a reverse of the last pic, from the portal's point of view.
I waited for day to take this pic. Basically a view from the circle on the bridge of the outside of the Throne Room. The top of the highest spire is the map's height limit.
This is backed up some from the last pic, although not quite under the "canopy" so you can get a better scope of what it all really looks like.
These last two are from a nearby hill just so you can see kind of how I made it better. My cobblestone "scaffolding" is still there.
That's what I've got so far, though. Any feedback is always appreciated.