Eleusis

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Eleusis
Leader Ravien Vas'amaen-Windsong
Council None
Divine Patron Vastar
Founder Covenant Stormcrow, Tearstorm Le'Yuet, Riakar Nakanishi, Elsp Le'Yuet, and Mysti La'Saen
City Tutor Aine
City Guardian the Guardian of Nature
Heraldic Arms Vert, a stag rampant Argent
Allies Oakstone, Druids
Enemies None
Key Documents None

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.

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.

  • Atop the Great Oak - Newsroom.
  • The Aviary - Post office run by Khalys, the dove lady.
  • The Eleusian Bank of Commerce - Bank.
  • The Eleusian Forge - Forge.
  • The Eleusian Stables - Stables (can be used by Eleusians only) and mount food, run by Epona.

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: