Difference between revisions of "Eleusis"

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  |leader=Alrena Winterhart

  |patron=[[Gaia]], the Wildwood Queen

  |allies=[[Oakstone]], [[Ancient Circle of Druids|Druids]], [[Garden of the Dryads|Dryads]]

  |enemies=[[Mhaldor]]

  |documents=The [[Precepts of Eleusis]]

Located in the depths of the [[Eastern Ithmia]], the forestal village of [[Eleusis]] was revealed by the [[dryads|dryad]] queen [[Titania]] to a group of [[Sentinels of Nature|Sentinels]] in the year 271 AF following [[Vixen|Vixen's]] bout of illness. Eleusis is a naturally formed habitat in the Ithmia's treetops for the [[forestal|forestals]] of [[Sapience]] to call home.  

The village of Eleusis was officially formed in the month of [[Daedalan]], 324 years after the fall of the [[Seleucarian Empire]], by Covenant Stormcrow, Tearstorm Le'Yuet, Riakar Nakanishi, Elsp Le'Yuet, and Mysti La'Saen. It is led by a council made up of seven Leath-ris (literally, "half-kings") who are elected by popular vote. From these seven, one leader is chosen to be the Speaker of Eleusis.  

The [[:Category:Houses|Houses]] of [[The Sylvanic Fellowship]], the [[Sentinels of Nature]], and the [[Ancient Circle of Druids]] reside within the village.  

Eleusis is guarded by [[Tsol'aa]] archers, Dryad enchantresses, Briar Knights, woodland rangers, eleusian elementalists, and [[Treekin]] warriors, as well as its [[City guardian|Greater Eidolon]], the [[Guardian of Thorns]].  

The laws of Eleusis are in the form of [[Precepts of Eleusis|Precepts]], which can be found written on a [[cairn stones|cairn stone]] at the entrance to the village.

:324 AF - Lady Demeter became the first Patron of Eleusis.

:365 AF - Lord Aegis replaced Lady Demeter.

:395 AF - Lady Kastalia replaced Lord Aegis.

:432 AF - Lord Thoth replaced Lady Kastalia.

:452 AF - Lady Artemis replaced Lady Kastalia.

:506 AF - Lord Vastar replaced Lady Artemis.

:525 AF - Lady Artemis replaced Lord Vastar.

:591 AF - Lady Kastalia replaced Lady Artemis.

:610 AF - Lady Artemis replaced Lady Kastalia.

:619 AF - Lady Gaia replaced Lady Artemis.

:324 AF - First Speaker: Covenant

:356 AF - Tearstorm replaced Covenant as Speaker, Covenant stepped down.

:387 AF - Greyda replaced Tearstorm as Speaker.

:414 AF - Landon replaced Greyda as Speaker.

:445 AF - Ravien replaced Landon as Speaker.

:665 AF - Alrena replaced Ravien as Speaker.

The entire village is a landmark in itself. No other "city-state" and indeed, no other village can claim to be anything like it. Upon entering the village, you must trek up a spiralled staircase which will take you up a level into the trees. You walk along the tree branches for wherever you need to go, only ever seeing ground level again if you wish to visit the Sentinel or Sylvan Househalls, '''the Eleusian Fields''' and stables, or the '''Temple of the River''' on the [[Zaphar River]]. The [[Gaian Vale]], Eleusis' subdivision, may be found near the river.

One may be inclined to visit [[Muria]] along the '''Oaken Way''' of Eleusis and hear her tales of Sentinel history. '''Central Hall in the Great Oak''' is the local meeting point of Eleusis. A great statue of [[Covenant|Covenant Stormcrow]], the first speaker of Eleusis, graces the hall, seemingly ready to come alive and belt out a yodel for all the world to hear. '''The Cauldron of Infinity''' can be found at the '''Tears of Eleusis''', a permanent reminder of the [[War of the Divine Child]] (See also: [[City-relics]]). '''The [[Collosea en Duir]]''', or "The Colosseum of the Oak" in common Achaean, is the Eleusian arena. This all-natural terrain arena can be found in the southwestern part of Eleusis.

Aside from the various guards found along the streets in Eleusis the following is a list of notable citizens worth mentioning:

*'''Musty stables''' - Stables (can be used by Eleusians only) and mount food, run by [[Epona]].

*'''Locksmith of Eleusis''' - [[Locksmith]], run by [[Iuchair]].

Eleusis is unique in that it has few [[adventurer]]-run [[shops]]. The Eleusians enjoy the quaint atmosphere of their village and do not want the haven ruined with such things. Several proud merchants provide for the village, including the weaver [[Aemilie]] and the merchants [[Daestin]] and [[Semanthia]].

;A Cluttered Atelier : Silver creations by [[Taurelasse]], the Eleusian Artist

;Farmer's Market at a Mill : Day to day goods

;Silver Threads : Crafted forestal goods by Aemilie

;Straif is Echtra : Literally meaning '''Blackthorne Adventures''' and named after an old Eleusian family. The stationery shop providing candles, [[journals]], and [[letters]]

*'''Sugar and Spice''' - The Eleusian Tea shop, run by [[Miri|Miss Miri, the Tea Mistress]], and her daughters, [[Averan]], [[Lhaya]], and [[Tiah]].  

*'''Ye Olde Bake Shoppe''' - [[Arscot|Arscot, The Eleusian baker]], runs this unique bakery by Miss Miri's tea shop. Buy a donut, a tart, or anything else to go with that perfect cup of tea!

Stationed at the entrance to the village is [[Elias]], the gatekeeper, while Sir [[Cwincan]], the [[Gaia|Gaian]] Knight, diligently patrols the verdant walkways. [[Vamuria]], the newspaper editor, roams the city, gathering the news of the day.