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| | Generally, an '''emperor''' is a head of state who wields utmost governmental control over an [[:Category: Empires|empire]]. The theoretical female variant is '''empress''', coined by Duke [[Orin Grandier]] in anticipation of the [[Catarine Dominion]] under [[Catarin deSangre]]'s absolute rule, though in the end, she yielded to tradition and went by the title of Queen. [[Vertani]] emperors prefer the title of [[Ascendant]] to mark what they term their '''Overlord'''; the position ranks the same, though the means of gaining the title vary from those of a traditional emperor. Most emperors are traditionally also known as kings, and most assume the throne by way of monarchic succession. |
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| |cityname=Eleusis
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| |leader=Treyal Wintermourne
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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.
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| | The first known person to achieve the rank was Emperor [[Sulaiman]] of [[Shallam]]. (Although it is likely that [[Lorielan]] became empress of the [[Crystal Realm]] long before Sulaiman was born, this title was probably interpreted ex post facto during [[Kx'Khrah]] translation due to the fact that the [[Wars of Succession|Succession]]-era Orin Grandier coined the feminine form.) The position of emperor persisted in Shallam right up until the [[Seleucar]]ian conquest of the city, after which it would have been a peerage faux pas – gauche at best, traitorous at worst – for the Shallamese leader to wear any rank above that of "king." |
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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").
| | Some time during the span of Shallamese emperors, the kings of the [[Kasmarkin]] empire also opted to bear the title. Chiefly known among these was [[Rakmarkha III]], last emperor of [[Kasmarkin]]. Given the numeral suffix "III," it is possible that at least two emperors came before Rakmarkha III – and likely, given his reign at the very downfall of the empire, that there were more predecessors still. With the sinking of Kasmarkin and the scattering of the [[Troll]]ish people, this position all but dissipated into the annals of history. |
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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.
| | Directly after the demotion of the last Shallamese emperor, the rise of the [[Seleucarian Empire]] lent nobility to the progenitor of the most famous of all royal bloodlines: Emperor [[Nicator]], whose descendants, the [[deSangre]]s, ruled the continent for nigh on 800 years. With the fall of the Empire by the hands and blades of the [[Sapient League]], the position of emperor was again snuffed from the face of [[Sapience]]. |
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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]].
| | In the year 922 AF, the mortal city of Ashtan became the first empire since Seleucar's fall, claiming victory through conquest and donning the mantle of Eldritch Empire of Ruin. |
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| ==Laws and Policies==
| | On a more minor note, declarations were made in 184 AF for the formation of the [[Kharon Empire]]. Never fully recognised by Sapience as a political entity in its own right, the self-proclaimed empire dissolved in 187 AF, reformed in 200 AF, and dissolved again in the same year due to an inability to be taken seriously. |
| 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== | | ==Partial list of emperors and empresses== |
| 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.
| | *Emperor [[Artaius]] (Seleucar) |
| | *Empress Catarin deSangre (Seleucar) |
| | *Overlord [[Drafaris]] ([[Vertan]]) |
| | *Overlord [[Estan]] (Vertan) |
| | *Chaos Emperor [[Jy'Barrak Golgotha]] (the [[Chaos Plane]]) |
| | *Jade Empress Lorielan (the Crystal Plane) |
| | *Overlord [[Mournria]] (Vertan) |
| | *Emperor Nicator (Seleucar) |
| | *Emperor [[Piraeus (emperor)|Piraeus]] (Seleucar) |
| | *Emperor [[Polymedes]] (Seleucar) |
| | *Emperor Rakmarkha III (Kasmarkin) |
| | *Emperor Sulaiman (Shallam) |
| | *King [[Valerias deSangre]] (Seleucar) |
| | *Emperor Imyrr Invictus ([[Ashtan]]) |
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| ===Village Ranks===
| | [[Category:Titles]] |
| #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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| :923 AF - Treyal Wintermourne
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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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