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| | The '''Staff of Nicator''' is a legendary relic that was first gifted to [[Nicator]], founder of the [[Seleucarian Empire]], by [[Sarapis|the Logos]]. It was later wielded by [[Catarin deSangre]] in the [[Wars of Succession]]. Since then, the Staff has served as the prize awarded to the champion of each semicentennial celebration of the Empire's fall. |
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| |cityname=Eleusis
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| |leader=Blackwillow
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| |patron=[[Gaia]], the Earthmother
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| |founder=[[Covenant|Covenant Stormcrow]], Tearstorm Le'Yuet, Riakar Nakanishi, Elsp Le'Yuet, and Mysti La'Saen
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| |tutor=[[Aine]]
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| |guardian=the [[Guardian of Thorns]]
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| |allies=[[Garden of the Dryads|Dryads]], [[Tsol'aa Village]]
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| |enemies=[[Ashtan]], [[Cyrene]], [[Hashan]], [[Mhaldor]], [[Targossas]]
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| |arms=Vert, a stag rampant Argent
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| |documents=The [[Viridian Charter]] and the [[Precepts of Eleusis]]
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| 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. Dedicated to the preservation and expansion of Nature, Eleusis follows the words of the [[Viridian Charter]] in efforts against cities of iron and stone and those that infringe upon Nature and those that do it harm.
| | Physically, the Staff spans a length of about six feet and is carved from the finest golden wood. Ancient, intricate carvings wreathe one half of the staff, while the other is polished to a smooth sheen. The head is adorned in a variety of precious jewels, bringing the weight of the staff to five pounds. The abilities granted by the Staff of Nicator are ever-changing and vary according to the person who wields it at any given time. It is said that these powers work by magnifying the extant qualities of the Staff's wielder. |
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| 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 five Hierophants who are elected by popular vote. From these five, one leader is chosen to be the Speaker of Eleusis. The term Hierophants, for the council members, used to be Leath-ris (literally, "half-kings").
| | ==Bearers of the Staff== |
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| | | bgcolor=#cccccc width=20px align="center" | '''#''' |
| | | bgcolor=#cccccc width=160px align="center" | '''Name''' |
| | | bgcolor=#cccccc width=80px align="center" | '''Received''' |
| | | bgcolor=#cccccc width=400px align="center" | '''Powers granted''' |
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| | | bgcolor=#CCFFCC | 1 |
| | | bgcolor=#CCFFCC | [[Nicator]] |
| | | bgcolor=#CCFFCC | 800 BF |
| | | bgcolor=#CCFFCC | Inspiration of loyalty in followers, increase in the power of entire troops, the power to heal large numbers of people |
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| | | bgcolor=#DDEEFF | 2 |
| | | bgcolor=#DDEEFF | [[Catarin deSangre]] |
| | | bgcolor=#DDEEFF | [[Wars of Succession|400 BF]] |
| | | bgcolor=#DDEEFF | Teleportation to anyone of royal blood, opening army-sized [[wormholes]], healing major wounds upon oneself, and a magical weapon against the [[Tsol'teth]] |
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| | | bgcolor=#CCFFCC | 3 |
| | | bgcolor=#CCFFCC | [[Parni deSangre]] |
| | | bgcolor=#CCFFCC | 0 BF |
| | | bgcolor=#CCFFCC | Immediate obliteration of enemies, summoning of monsters, immolation of itself and its bearer |
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| | | bgcolor=#DDEEFF | 4 |
| | | bgcolor=#DDEEFF | [[Isildur]] |
| | | bgcolor=#DDEEFF | [[Year 200|200 AF]] |
| | | bgcolor=#DDEEFF align="center" | ''unknown'' |
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| | | bgcolor=#CCFFCC | 5 |
| | | bgcolor=#CCFFCC | [[Shakti Devi]] |
| | | bgcolor=#CCFFCC | [[Year 300|300 AF]] |
| | | bgcolor=#CCFFCC align="center" | ''unknown'' |
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| | | bgcolor=#DDEEFF | 6 |
| | | bgcolor=#DDEEFF | [[Roncli|Roncli Op'Shae]] |
| | | bgcolor=#DDEEFF | [[Year 350|350 AF]] |
| | | bgcolor=#DDEEFF align="center" | ''unknown'' |
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| | | bgcolor=#CCFFCC | 7 |
| | | bgcolor=#CCFFCC | [[Reiye|Reiye Wildfang]] |
| | | bgcolor=#CCFFCC | [[Year 400|400 AF]] |
| | | bgcolor=#CCFFCC align="center" | ''unknown'' |
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| | | bgcolor=#DDEEFF | 8 |
| | | bgcolor=#DDEEFF | [[Jaizsur|Jaizsur Ta'sa]] |
| | | bgcolor=#DDEEFF | [[Year 450|450 AF]] |
| | | bgcolor=#DDEEFF align="center" | ''unknown'' |
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| | | bgcolor=#CCFFCC | 9 |
| | | bgcolor=#CCFFCC | [[Rangor|Rangor Corten]] |
| | | bgcolor=#CCFFCC | [[Year 500|500 AF]] |
| | | bgcolor=#CCFFCC align="center" | ''unknown'' |
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| | | bgcolor=#DDEEFF | 10 |
| | | bgcolor=#DDEEFF | [[Penwize|Penwize Baker]] |
| | | bgcolor=#DDEEFF | [[Year 550|550 AF]] |
| | | bgcolor=#DDEEFF align="center" | ''unknown'' |
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| | | bgcolor=#CCFFCC | 11 |
| | | bgcolor=#CCFFCC | [[Sothantos|Sothantos de l'Evanoir]] |
| | | bgcolor=#CCFFCC | [[Year 600|600 AF]] |
| | | bgcolor=#CCFFCC align="center" | ''unknown'' |
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| | | bgcolor=#DDEEFF | 12 |
| | | bgcolor=#DDEEFF | [[Jhui|Jhui Ta'sa]] |
| | | bgcolor=#DDEEFF | [[Year 650|650 AF]] |
| | | bgcolor=#DDEEFF align="center" | ''unknown'' |
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| | | bgcolor=#CCFFCC | 13 |
| | | bgcolor=#CCFFCC | [[Jarrod|Jarrod Dracrotalus]] |
| | | bgcolor=#CCFFCC | [[Year 700|700 AF]] |
| | | bgcolor=#CCFFCC align="center" | ''unknown'' |
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| | | bgcolor=#DDEEFF | 14 |
| | | bgcolor=#DDEEFF | [[Tesha|Tesha al Ashtad]] |
| | | bgcolor=#DDEEFF | [[Year 750|750 AF]] |
| | | bgcolor=#DDEEFF align="center" | ''Vibes placed by Tesha could not be dissolved if she stood in the room'' |
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| | | bgcolor=#CCFFCC | 15 |
| | | bgcolor=#CCFFCC | [[Farrah|Farrah Roualt]] |
| | | bgcolor=#CCFFCC | [[Year 802|802 AF]]* |
| | | bgcolor=#CCFFCC align="center" | ''All of Farrah's defenses would remain should she perish. She was given the moniker of "Unkillable Farrah"'' |
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| | | bgcolor=#DDEEFF | 16 |
| | | bgcolor=#DDEEFF | [[Crixos|Crixos Nithilar]] |
| | | bgcolor=#DDEEFF | [[Year 852|852 AF]]* |
| | | bgcolor=#DDEEFF align="center" | ''unknown'' |
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| | | bgcolor=#DDEEFF | 17 |
| | | bgcolor=#DDEEFF | [[Imyrr|Imyrr Rousseau]] |
| | | bgcolor=#DDEEFF | [[Year 902|902 AF]]* |
| | | bgcolor=#DDEEFF align="center" | ''Imyrr's chaos rays ability in Occultism would only strike his enemies rather than all present in the room.'' |
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| Formerly the home of [[The Sylvanic Fellowship]], the [[Sentinels of Nature]], and the [[Ancient Circle of Druids]], now the [[Heartwood Kin]] and [[Scions of the Ithmia]] stand proudly upon its boughs.
| | *The 800 AF Championship games were delayed due to the Third Black Wave. |
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| 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]].
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| ==Laws and Policies==
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| The laws of Eleusis are in the form of [[Precepts of Eleusis|Precepts]], which are blazoned upon on a [[cairn stones|cairn stone]] at the entrance to the village. The [[Viridian Charter]] is a key document of Eleusis which all villagers of Eleusis must follow and adhere by.
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| ==Government and Political History==
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| On the 13th of Daedalan, 882 AF, 558 years from the day of its contemporary re-founding, the dulcet tones of the Nymphean Octave rose towards the heavens in a soaring refrain sung in triumphant exultation of long-awaited consolidation as the village of Eleusis became a representative theocracy.
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| ===Village Ranks===
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| #Freeman
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| #Ranger
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| #Tender
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| #Warden
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| #Watcher
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| #Elder
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| ===Village Patrons===
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| :324 AF - Lady [[Demeter]] became the first Patron of Eleusis.
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| :365 AF - Lord [[Aegis]] replaced Lady [[Demeter]].
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| :395 AF - Lady [[Kastalia]] replaced Lord [[Aegis]].
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| :432 AF - Lord [[Thoth]] replaced Lady [[Kastalia]].
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| :452 AF - Lady [[Artemis]] replaced Lady [[Kastalia]].
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| :506 AF - Lord [[Vastar]] replaced Lady [[Artemis]].
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| :525 AF - Lady [[Artemis]] replaced Lord [[Vastar]].
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| :591 AF - Lady [[Kastalia]] replaced Lady [[Artemis]].
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| :610 AF - Lady [[Artemis]] replaced Lady [[Kastalia]].
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| :619 AF - Lady [[Gaia]] replaced Lady [[Artemis]].
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| :677 AF - Lady [[Artemis]] joins Lady [[Gaia]] as Patron of Eleusis.
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| :844 AF - Lady [[Gaia]] becomes sole patron, following Lady [[Artemis]]' passing.
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| ===Village Leaders - Speaker ===
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| :324 AF - Covenant Stormcrow
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| :356 AF - Tearstorm Le'Yuet
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| :387 AF - Greyda Corten
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| :414 AF - Landon Stormcrow
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| :445 AF - Ravien Corten
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| :665 AF - Alrena
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| :702 AF - Rangor Corten replaced Alrena as Speaker.
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| :726 AF - Sarathai El'Rian
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| :740 AF - Kondar Whispervale
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| :748 AF - Zenii Corten-Tasa
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| :800 AF - Andraste Montenegro
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| :814 AF - Myna Vorondil
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| :835 AF - Colgano Vorondil
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| :869 AF - Andraste Montenegro
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| :888 AF - Santar Darkwind
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| :889 AF - Aodfionn Wintermourne
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| :889 AF - Santar Darkwind
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| :891 AF - Aodfionn Wintermourne
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| :900 AF - Blackwillow Seir-Distara
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| == Landmarks ==
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| This small forestal village is rich with culture. It has grown immensely since adventurers started trampling through its branches just over a century ago, but still remains quaint and quiet, keeping its unique solitude.
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| 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 spiraled 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 House halls, '''the Eleusian Fields''' and stables, the bait shop, or the lush chapel on the [[Zaphar River]]. The [[Gaian Vale]], Eleusis' subdivision, may be found near the river.
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| One may be inclined to visit [[Muria]] along the '''Oaken Way''' of Eleusis and hear her tales of Sentinel history. Unveiled by Lady Gaia, find the [[Viridian Charter]] cast against the Great Oak. Its golden script can be seen throughout Eleusis, but read more clearly by the arboreal ramparts near the '''Central Hall in the Great Oak''', a local meeting place 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. Moving beyond the subdivision and the bait shop, a lush chapel overlooks the river, holding within the Flame of Nature and Altars reflecting different environments.
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| ==Inhabitants==
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| Aside from the various guards found along the streets in Eleusis, the following is a list of notable citizens worth mentioning:
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| *[[Aemilie]], the Eleusian weaver
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| *[[Aeron]], the Eleusian Whittler
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| *[[Aine]], the Eleusian Sheriff
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| *[[Alianna]], dryad apprentice to Aeron
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| *[[Amerante]], the Eleusian Barkeep
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| *[[Anil-Gadith]], Hostess of Oastan Eleusia
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| *[[Arixa]] Stormcrow
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| *[[Armond]] Longshanks
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| *[[Arscot]], the Eleusian Baker
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| *[[Bryan]], a simple fisherman
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| *[[Canntaireachd]], Mistress of Revels
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| *[[Celede]], the Serving Wench
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| *[[Ceredic]], the farmhand
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| *[[Cwincan]], the Gaian Knight
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| *[[Daestin]], the Eleusian merchant
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| *[[Elias]] the Gatekeeper
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| *[[Ellie]] an iridescent cloud form
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| *[[Epona]], Eleusian Ostler
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| *[[Erine]], the farmhand
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| *[[Eulalia]], a gallery attendant
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| *[[Grenden]] Blackthorne
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| *[[Hongi]], the Anachaine Headhunter
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| *[[Iuchair]], Eleusian Locksmith
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| *[[Khalys]], Lady of Doves
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| *[[Koladhi]], the Horticulturist
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| *[[Krelli]], a fisherwoman
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| *[[Lhaya]], of the Raven Locks
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| *[[Lloen]], the wayward
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| *a little girl named [[Averan]]
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| *[[Miri]], the Tea Mistress
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| *[[Muria]] of Eleusis
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| *[[Nyeli]], a little girl
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| *[[Orei]], a fisherwoman
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| *[[Semanthia]] the Merchant
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| *[[Taurelasse]], the Silver Weaver
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| *[[Tiah]], of the Golden Arrow
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| *[[Vamuria]], the newspaper editor
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| *[[Zincara]], the Ithmian Gypsy
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| These citizens can be found within their respective House estate:
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| *[[Antion]], the Falcon Master
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| *[[Dyyn]], Oracle of the [[element|Elements]]
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| *[[Faeore]], Oracle of Seasons
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| *[[Jallah]], Eldest of the Druids
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| *[[Jurrien]], the Verdant Sage
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| *[[Mehrien]], of Jaguar Black
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| *[[Naylu]], Oracle of Secrets
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| *[[Onakk]], the Raven
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| *[[Ruiha]], the instructor
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| *[[Vixen]], the Wilderness Guide
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| These citizens are no longer found within the village:
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| *[[Ephialta]], Keeper of the Flame (slain by a monstrous hydra)
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| *[[Nestor]], Priest of the Zaphar (slain by a monstrous hydra)
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| ==Facilities==
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| The main facilities of Eleusis are located on the eastern side if the village, while the forge and stables can be found at the northern end of the fields, below the shopping district. Most of these services can be used by citizens and visitors alike.
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| *'''The Eleusian Archives''' - [[Newsroom]].
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| *'''Lofty Aviary''' - Post office run by [[Khalys]], the dove lady.
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| *'''The Eleusian Bank of Commerce''' - [[Bank]].
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| *'''Blacksmith's workshop''' - [[Forge]].
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| *'''A grass-covered shieling''' - Stables (can be used by Eleusians only) and mount food, run by [[Epona]].
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| *'''Locksmith of Eleusis''' - [[Locksmiths|Locksmith]], run by [[Iuchair]].
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| == Shopping ==
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| 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]], [[Taurelasse]] and [[Semanthia]].
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| ;Art of the Wilds : Wooden statuettes by Aemilie, the Eleusian weaver
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| ;A Cluttered Atelier : Bookbindery by [[Lloen]], the Wayward
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| ;The Eleusian Inn : [[Amerante]], the Eleusian Barkeep, sells food and drinks here
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| ;The Eleusian Trading Post : [[Commodities]]
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| ;Eleusian Woodcrafts : Wood [[vials]], pots, and [[pipe|pipes]] by [[Aeron]], the Eleusian Whittler
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| ;[[Farmer%27s_Market|Farmer's Market at a Mill]] : Day to day goods
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| ;Forestal Whispers of Romance : Aemilie's forestal wedding catering
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| ;Roughened pathway : Produce from Eleusis' farm sold by [[Nyeli]], a little girl
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| ;Silver Threads : Crafted forestal goods by [[Aemilie]]
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| ;Sugar and Spice : Teas in several flavours by [[Miri]], the Tea Mistress
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| ;Sylvan Colours : Basic vials, inks, and sigils
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| ;The Weald Club : Silver creations by [[Taurelasse]], the Silver Weaver and forest wristlets by [[Zincara]], the Ithmian Gypsy
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| ;Within a small reed shed : Bait shop
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| ;Ye Olde Bake Shop : Muffins, donuts, and more, created by [[Arscot]], the Eleusian Baker
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| Additionally, food for [[mounts|steeds]] can be purchased from [[Epona]], Eleusian Cibeir.
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| ==Dining and Recreation==
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| Eleusis has several unique eateries that have regular visitors to the village coming back for more.
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| *'''The Eleusian Inn''' - Operated by [[Amerante]] who supplies the village with a range of basics foods and fine forestal beverages.
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| *'''[[Oastan Eleusia]]''' - Hosted by [[Anil-Gadith]], this forestal restaurant is sure to please! [[Celede]] and [[Canntaireachd]] provide service and music, respectively.
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| *'''Sugar and Spice''' - The Eleusian Tea shop, run by [[Miri|Miss Miri]], the Tea Mistress, and her daughters, [[Averan]], [[Lhaya]], and [[Tiah]].
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| *'''Ye Olde Bake Shoppe''' - [[Arscot]], the Eleusian Baker, runs this unique bakery above a granary among the trees. Buy a donut, a tart, or anything else to go with that perfect cup of tea!
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| * Located on Roughened pathway, [[Nyeli]], a little girl sells produce from the Eleusian fields.
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| ==Famous Faces==
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| [[Keleus]], a [[Tsol'aa]] from the [[Aalen Forest]], was the city's first founder and King of its original monarchy.
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| Stationed at the entrance to the village is [[Elias]], the gatekeeper, while Sir [[Cwincan]], the [[Gaia|Gaian]] Knight, diligently stands watch below the barracks of the Eleusian Rangers. [[Vamuria]], the newspaper editor, is settled by the newsroom, gathering the news of the day.
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