Eralyn Religion

Eralyn
Ebonhall
Cities and Towns : Ebonhall, Watershade

Religion : The Children of the Five

Government : Eralyn is governed by a theocratic monarchy. A council of four archdeacons serve as advisors to the holy emperor, who holds power over all matters of state and military. When an archdeacon dies, a deacon is chosen by their piers to undergo a rigorous trial. If they succeed, they become the new archdeacon, and begin serving as advisor to the emperor.

Trade : Although not as rich in natural resources as Medios or Brunvaldt, Eralyn is famous for it’s highly advanced healing magic. Those seeking the best medical care available will travel from distant lands for a chance to be cured by an Eralyni healer or cleric. Eralyn is also famous for
The spires of their cities scraped the heavens, sprawling like twisting leviathans sparkling against the brilliant sky. The people of Eralyn lived righteous lives, devoted to the gods. They were on great terms with their neighbors, especially Illitheen. They carved The Porcelain Cliffs as a gift to Illitheen, and established the Illitheen Standard Calendar, as a symbol that the two great people should look forward to a prosperous future. The artistic spirit of their father never faded, and the people of Eralyn became some of the greatest artists, writers, and theologians in history. Eralyn was the center of the world, and it seemed they would remain such
Soon, Drowvis was engaged in a conflict with the young city of Arcaria. The future of Medios was uncertain, but Eralyn remained isolated from the worst of the fighting, Retaining its status as the cultural center of the world. This changed when, seemingly from nowhere, an orcish army swept through the country from the west, fighting with animalistic savagery. The Sacking of Eralyn had begun. They tore everything to the ground, burning men, women, and children in the smoldering wreckage of their own homes. What they didn’t burn they took as spoils of war. Art, riches, slaves… all this and more was stolen as the orcish army cut a bloody gash through Eralyn. The Aasimar fought back bravely, but they were cut down like cattle, their heads mounted on spikes as war prizes. Holy Emperor Ophiel sent messengers to Illitheen, begging them for aid, but received no reply. They were alone. The people of Eralyn were driven back. The survivors hid behind the great walls of Ebonhall, praying they might stop the Orcish advance. Soon, the city was under siege. Unable to get food and supplies from the outside, the people of Ebonhall had to live off the rats that fed on the shriveled bodies of starving children. When there were no more rats, the more desperate among them turned on their neighbor, feasting on the flesh of man. Still, Ophiel refused to surrender. To do so was certain