“ | Also I would think everything sort of looks like shit but is made of gold and some looks like better shit. But all is shit looking. | ” |
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Type | Home Civilization |
Controlled By | The Arkn |
Affiliation | Arkn |
Inhabitants | Countless (formerly) |
The Golden Cities are the dwelling place of the Arkn within The Aetherium, created by the Arknmagus Raziel. Most Golden Cities are split into districts or zones, and many are surrounded by large walls which separate the city from the Outlands.
Kevitakh'Aro'Smath (Elysia)
Commonly known as Elysia, Kevitakh'Aro'Smath is the capital city of the Arkn, created by Raziel. It was mostly destroyed by a Dekn army (led by the Dekn general Dragon) during the second May 15th Catastrophe. Shortly thereafter, the emergence of Voidweb destroyed what remained of the city.
The Paradisium
The Paradisium was created by the Arknmagus Raziel, using a combination of magic and cutting-edge technology. The city consists of twelve layers, formed of concentric rings, which levitate high above the sea. Over time, the technology that holds it aloft has begun to break down, causing it to sink lower and lower. The city is the setting for the annual Day of the Great Calling religious holiday, and the accompanying festivities.
Paradisium was built to be a haven for magick users: a place where magic and culture could flourish, and magically-inclined Arkn could learn to master their abilities at the Magick College. After the Inquisition of King Gilgamesh, however, all magi were purged from the city under the accusation that the college was experimenting with perverse Dekn magics, and all traces of the city's magic roots were erased. The College was revamped to be the home of The Choir, which contains any Arkn with latent magick potential.
Carrowind
Carrowind is a smaller, older, less opulent city of the Arkn. It is known as the "City of Song". The city itself is rather isolated, and seldom receives visits from King Gilgamesh. The last known ruler is Queen Tyri, who ruled alongside her young son. Tyri was assassinated, and the city was razed to the ground, with no survivors; this was carried out on the orders of Gilgamesh, as punishment for the supposed crime of harboring a Dekn fugitive.[1] The destruction was blamed on a Dekn warlord named The Carver.
New Elysia
New Elysia is the new capital city of the Arkn, built after the original Golden City was destroyed. Its only known ruler is Laz'arus Del'phar.[2]
References
- ↑ "(Chapter) 12", Arknthology Stories (Original).
- ↑ The Golden Queen