Eleusis
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Located in the depths of the Eastern Ithmia, the forestal village of Eleusis was revealed by the dryad queen Titania to a group of Sentinels in the year 271 AF following Vixen's bout of illness. Eleusis is a naturally formed habitat in the Ithmia's treetops for the forestals of Sapience to call home. Its citizens hotly profess their "village" status despite being declared an official city-state by the powers that be.
The Houses of The Sylvanic Fellowship and the Sentinels of Nature reside in the village, though members of the the Ancient Circle of Druids may gain citizenship to the village should they desire it.
Eleusis is guarded by Tsol'aa archers, Dryad enchantresses, and Treekin warriors, as well as its Greater Eidolon, the half-treekin, half-Tsol'aa Guardian of Nature. Stationed at the entrance to the village is Elias, the gatekeeper, while Sir Cwincan, the Gaian Knight, diligently patrols the verdant walkways. Vamuria, the newspaper editor, roams the city, gathering the news of the day.
Governance
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 laws of Eleusis are in the form of Precepts, which can be found written on a cairn stone at the entrance to the village.
| Leath-ris | Term | Speakers | Term | Divine Patrons | Term | |||||
| Riakar | 324 - 333 AF | Covenant | 324 - 356 AF | Demeter | 324 - 365 AF | |||||
| Mysti | 324 - 342 AF | Tearstorm | 356 - 387 AF | Aegis | 365 - 395 AF | |||||
| Covenant | 324 - 357 AF | Greyda | 387 - 414 AF | Kastalia | 395 - 432 AF | |||||
| Elsp | 324 - 377 AF | Landon | 414 - 445 AF | Thoth | 432 - 452 AF | |||||
| Tearstorm | 324 - 387 AF | Ravien | 445 - present | Artemis | 452 - present | |||||
| Maklyr | 333 - 355 AF | |||||||||
| Hyperlith | 342 - 357 AF | |||||||||
| Nadjan | 355 - 360 AF | |||||||||
| Orina | 357 - 400 AF | |||||||||
| Ainia | 357 - 421 AF | |||||||||
| Aztecia | 360 - 420 AF | |||||||||
| Greyda | 377 - 414 AF | |||||||||
| Rangor | 387 - 403 AF | |||||||||
| Shorin | 400 - 430 AF | |||||||||
| Oenone | 403 - 448 AF | |||||||||
| Vinceres | 413 - 443 AF | |||||||||
| Landon | 414 - 445 AF | |||||||||
| Misty | 414 - 421 AF | |||||||||
| Xel | 420 - 441 AF | |||||||||
| Wivylma | 421 - 444 AF | |||||||||
| Ravien | 421 - present | |||||||||
| Jym | 430 - 447 AF | |||||||||
| Rangor | 441 - 449 AF | |||||||||
| Eski | 444 - 472 AF | |||||||||
| Hyperlith | 445 - 461 AF | |||||||||
| Misty | 446 - 486 AF | |||||||||
| Raynor | 447 - 476 AF | |||||||||
| Nynae | 448 - 470 AF | |||||||||
| Achimenius | 449 - 459 AF | |||||||||
| Mysterion | 459 - 481 AF | |||||||||
| Entaro | 461 - present | |||||||||
| Aislynn | 470 - 493 AF | |||||||||
| Agrias | 472 - 483 AF | |||||||||
| Skye | 476 - present | |||||||||
| Nitro | 481 - 485 AF | |||||||||
| Skylana | 483 - present | |||||||||
| Nayuu | 485 - present | |||||||||
| Delphinus | 486 - present | |||||||||
| Ashadra | 493 - present |
Shopping
Eleusis is unique in that it is the only city with no 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.
- Art of the Wilds
- Wooden statuettes by Aemilie, the Eleusian weaver
- A Cluttered Atelier
- Silver creations by Taurelasse, the Eleusian Artist
- The Eleusian Inn
- Amerante, the Eleusian Barkeep, sells food and drinks here
- The Eleusian Trading Post
- Commodities
- Eleusian Woodcrafts
- Wood vials, pots, and pipes by Aeron, the Eleusian Whittler
- Farmer's Market at a Mill
- Day to day goods
- Forestal Whispers of Romance
- Aemilie's forestal wedding catering
- 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
- Teas in several flavours by Miri, the Tea Mistress
- Sylvan Colours
- Basic vials, inks, and sigils
- Within a small reed shed
- Bait shop
- Ye Olde Bake Shop
- Muffins, donuts, and more, created by Arscot, the Eleusian Baker
Additionally, food for steeds can be purchased from Epona, Eleusian Cibeir.
Eateries
Eleusis has several unique eateries that have regular visitors to the village coming back for more.
- The Eleusian Inn - Operated by Amerante who supplies the village with a range of basics foods and fine forestal beverages.
- Oastan Eleusia - Hosted by Anil-Gadith, this forestal restaurant is sure to please! Celede and Canntaireachd provide service and music, respectively.
- Sugar and Spice - The Eleusian Tea shop, run by Miss Miri, the Tea Mistress, and her daughters, Averan, Lhaya, and Tiah.
- Ye Olde Bake Shoppe - 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!
Facilities
The main facilities of Eleusis are located along the top of the Great Oak while the forge 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.
Landmarks
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.
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 amid the Eleusian Fields.
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 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.
Inhabitants
Aside from the various guards found along the streets in Eleusis the following is a list of notable citizens worth mentioning:
- Aemilie, the Eleusian weaver
- Aeron, the Eleusian Whittler
- Aine, the Eleusian Sheriff
- Alianna, dryad apprentice to Aeron
- Amerante, the Eleusian Barkeep
- Anil-Gadith, Hostess of Oastan Eleusia
- Antion, the Basilisk
- Arscot, the Eleusian Baker
- Canntaireachd, Mistress of Revels
- Celede, the Serving Wench
- Cwincan, the Gaian Knight
- Daestin, the Eleusian merchant
- Dyyn, Oracle of the Elements
- Elias the Gatekeeper
- Ephialta, Keeper of the Flame
- Epona, Eleusian Cibeir
- Faeore, Oracle of Seasons
- Grenden Blackthorne
- Khalys, Lady of Doves
- Lhaya, of the Raven Locks
- a little girl named Averan
- Mehrien, of Jaguar Black
- Miri, the Tea Mistress
- Muria of Eleusis
- Naylu, Oracle of Secrets
- Nestor, Priest of the Zaphar
- Onakk, the Raven
- Semanthia the Merchant
- Taurelasse, the Eleusian Artist
- Tiah, of the Golden Hair
- Vamuria, the newspaper editor
- Vixen, the Wilderness Guide