Difference between revisions of "Eleusis"

|patron=[[Gaia]], the Earthmother

|founder=[[Covenant|Covenant Stormcrow]], Tearstorm Le'Yuet, Riakar Nakanishi, Elsp Le'Yuet, and Mysti La'Saen

|guardian=the [[Guardian of Thorns]]

|allies=[[Garden of the Dryads|Dryads]], [[Tsol'aa Village]]

|enemies=[[Ashtan]], [[Cyrene]], [[Hashan]], [[Mhaldor]], [[Targossas]]

|arms=Vert, a stag rampant Argent

|documents=The [[Viridian Charter]] and 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. 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.

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").

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.  

 

==Laws and Policies==

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.

 

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.  

===Village Patrons===

:677 AF - Lady [[Artemis]] joins Lady [[Gaia]] as Patron of Eleusis.

:844 AF - Lady [[Gaia]] becomes sole patron, following Lady [[Artemis]]' passing.

===Village Leaders - Speaker ===

:702 AF - Rangor Corten replaced Alrena as Speaker.

:726 AF - Sarathai El'Rian

:889 AF - Santar Darkwind

:891 AF - Aodfionn Wintermourne

:900 AF - Blackwillow Blackwing-Distara

:923 AF - Treyal Wintermourne

:948 AF - Blackwillow Blackwing-Distara

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.  

 

 

 

*[[Anil-Gadith]], Hostess of Oastan Eleusia

*[[Arscot]], the Eleusian Baker

*[[Bryan]], a simple fisherman

*[[Eulalia]], a gallery attendant

*[[Hongi]], the Anachaine Headhunter

*[[Koladhi]], the Horticulturist

*[[Krelli]], a fisherwoman

*[[Lhaya]], of the Raven Locks

*[[Lloen]], the wayward

*[[Miri]], the Tea Mistress

*[[Muria]] of Eleusis

*[[Semanthia]] the Merchant

*[[Taurelasse]], the Silver Weaver

*[[Tiah]], of the Golden Arrow

*[[Vamuria]], the newspaper editor

*[[Zincara]], the Ithmian Gypsy

These citizens can be found within their respective House estate:

*[[Antion]], the Falcon Master

*[[Jurrien]], the Verdant Sage

*[[Mehrien]], of Jaguar Black

*[[Naylu]], Oracle of Secrets

 

*'''Lofty Aviary''' - Post office run by [[Khalys]], the dove lady.

*'''Blacksmith's workshop''' - [[Forge]].

 

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]].

 

;A Cluttered Atelier : Bookbindery by [[Lloen]], the Wayward

;Forestal Whispers of Romance : Aemilie's forestal wedding catering

 

 

 

*'''The Eleusian Inn''' - Operated by [[Amerante]] who supplies the village with a range of basics foods and fine forestal beverages.

*'''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]], 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!

* Located on Roughened pathway, [[Nyeli]], a little girl sells produce from the Eleusian fields.

[[Keleus]], a [[Tsol'aa]] from the [[Aalen Forest]], was the city's first founder and King of its original monarchy.

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.