The Acropolis
The acropolis of Earth was the symbol of Athens, and in the Crossroads it serves as the focal point for all peoples and gods. This magnificent Citadel houses some of the most important buildings of the land. Its massive walls make it hard for normal citizen to ascend the structure anyway but the stairs. They say from the top you can see all of Athens and the City-States that protect the Patron City of the Crossroads. There is truly no place more guarded and sought after in the realm. These are the notable places of interest and temples in the city:
- The Parthenon: The monumental temple was built to honor the Goddess Athena, If allowed to enter, the glistening of the gold and ivory stature of the goddess is gorgeous and lights up the dimly lit room. In the hand of Athena is the Goddess Nike, in honor of Styx and her children, and to ensure victory is always with the defender of the realm.
- The Propylaia: This building is located at the entrance, and houses the center of the build leads up to the acropolis. One west wing of the building there is the temple of Nike. The east wing leads to museum of the art dedicated to the history of the Greece of Earth.
- The Erechtheion: Designed to balance the importance of gods on the Acropolis, it is most known for the 6 female statues of the Caryatids.
- The Old Temple: This temple is in Honor of Poseidon, and it houses many statues from the bronze age monsters of Earth. This where people worship and pay tribute to Poseidon.
- Chalkotheke: While it is used to house the Treasury of Athens, this building now houses the statues of famed "Royal Family". Arthuria and Jaem are depicted sacrificing themselves for their daughter Mythreal.
- The Sanctuary of Zeus: An open area dedicated to the father of Athena, this is where people can worship and pay tribute to Zeus.
- The Shrine of Kronos: This shrine is surrounded by variety of crops that people can eat, the shrine itself symbolizes the golden age. This is where people worship and pay tribute to Zeus.
- The Halls of Hades: On the Southend of the Parthenon there is a stairwell that leads deep into the acropolis. The further down you guys the more you hear the dead, and those who can make it down the stairs can worship and pay tribute to Hades.
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