Belbrooke
Belbrooke is the city state to on west end of Athens, it was designed with the purpose of protecting Athens in a way best suited for the inhabitants that live there. It is one of the most heavily forested areas near Athens and even the Aegis wall is difficult to see from the tree line.
During times of War or danger to Athens, the hymn changes to frightful concoction made from Pan, which warns anyone daring to endanger the Castrum that death is the only thing to be gained. It is said that this hymn awakens the wild into a more powerful primal form and even the trees come to life to protect the Castrum. If anyone were able to make it past the castrum from Belbrooke, the Ithil, The Huntress, The Wyrm Terra, and Gaia's Guardian would summon a thick forest that gets thicker as you travers towards Athens. The very Air your breath and sounds you hear will contort reality, and the whole of mother earth would swallow you. Everything that you would ever hope to gain, would be gone and all that would be left is the cold reality of Death, and an unforgiving judgement in Erebus.
The leadership of Belbrooke is run by the people of the Wild, with Archon Calisto at the front. She works with the Ithil, Centaurs, Saytrs, and Huntresess to protect and manage the city. The area primarily inhabited by the Elves, with Satyrs, Centaurs, Nymphs, Pixies, and Fairies making up a small portion. Few other humanoid races can find sanctuary here, because of the constant fear of the Hymn playing. It unsettles those that do not embrace the wild and is not heard by those that due. The shrines located within the grounds are dedicated to deities of the wild, and Gaia is the most important one within the area. The people live along side the beast of the land, and most can even speak with them.
Notable Locations:
The Castrum Primeval: The massive fortress within Belbrooke that houses the Gate of Wisdom to make it pass the Aegis Walll. The castrum itself serves one purpose, to protect Athens, the interior of the castrum is full of trees, streams, ponds, and various other gifts from nature. The Agora is made up from carts that people have brought into the area, and there are no buildings within the massive structure. All matters of wildlife reside within the wall of Castrum Primeval, but during times of peace they slumber. A beautiful hymn can be heard while within 15 miles of the Castrum, letting travelers know the state of Belbrooke..
The Agora: Located out the front of Casturum Primaeval, there are carts that take the place of shops, where The Ithil sell their goods to travelers. When the night comes, they move their carts within the walls and find a home in one of the many tree-formed homes within Belebrooke.
Pan-Demic: The local tavern and bar within Belbrooke, it's located within an exceptionally large tree trunk, and serves some of the more natural beverages of the realm. There are a lot of berry made alcohols on the menu, and outside of fish, they serve no meat.
The Heart of Wild: This area is dedicated to the gods of the wild and is home to the temple/shrines of the earth deities. The largest shrines are dedicated to Gaia and Pan, and smaller shrines are dedicated to Artemis, Demeter, Leto, Rhea, Cybele, and Antheia. The area is an open meadow with various natural shrines, made from trees and earth sung into exitances rather than built.
Moonhunter Outpost: The camp of the Moonhunters, Loxo uses Belbrooke as a forward operating base to Athens and trains her unit to blend in with civilized society by sending them into Athens. The massive elk they ride graze nearby and are seen sleeping next to beast companions of the huntresses. The tents are arranged in a fasion the is uninviting to all the denizens of Belbrooke.
Archway of Terra: A beautiful gate made by Gaia to allow her people to traverse to their homelands, it also allows the traversing to the fey realm.
Population: 12,000 (90% Elven, 15% Persian, and 10% other races).
Divine Kingdom: The Patriarchy
- Leader: Zeus
- Archon Calisto
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