New Athens

The island

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## About

"It's an asylum and training center for the beyond mundane with a connection to the Greek world: demigods, nymphs, oracles, and much more." - Harriet

New Athens is a place created by the goddess Athena for divine children to have a sanctuary from which to defend itself in the war against evil. In recent years it has become more inclusive towards non-human creatures.

It is located off the coast of Maryland, hidden by powerful wards.

## The Labyrinth

The Labyrinth is modeled right after Daedalus' own, (mechanical) minotaur included. From the Cornucopia it can be, and is usually, changed so that the dead ends and traps are always moving and disorienting those who may try to enter. Even the smartest in New Athens cannot fully comprehend it and it is rumored it is alive and moving on its own.

## The Cornucopia

The Cornucopia is much smaller than the Labyrinth but it is where everything happens: residence, training, you name it.

### Infirmary

This is where the inhabitants of New Athens go to recuperate from their too-common training injuries. It is enchanted to have a seemingly limitless patient capacity. It is a large square with white walls, curtains, and floors that contrasted the dark oak that supported the structure, along with gold detailing around the room that blended with the flowing enchantments all around it. Juniper described it as "an eclectic mix of modern hospital decor but with a natural, bohemian influence that seemed like something Beth would style".

The main waiting room is the size of a bedroom that was all marble with wooden finishes. There are two marble and gold-detailed tables adorning the white couches on the two opposing walls. Hanging plants and herbs accompanied ceiling high snake plants and fig trees that resided in all corners of the room.

While the interior is more modern, the infirmary's exterior resembled a small, bohemian home.

### The Hilltop

The Hilltop is a must if you want to catch a beautiful sunset over the Maryland coastline or just see the entirety of New Athens. It is filled with various grasses, flowers, and trees and has become home to the majority of New Athens' dryads. The top has numerous campfire pits outfitted for summer picnics.

### Administration

The Administration buildings are made of black brick and form a circle around a wide shallow pond with a 9-faced mirror at its center. It is where the Council functions and meetings for the Household Heads are held.

The mirror is called the Hermes Hub, named after the god of transportation. It is used for inter-world travel: Mount Olympus, Underworld, Los Angeles, etc. The pond serves as security and is enchanted to trap unwanted users underneath its surface with unknown creatures that live in its bottomless depths.

### Dining Hall

The Dining Hall is about a 10 minute walk from the Administration buildings. While many divine households and other residencies have kitchen units, many residents find it easier to come here for sustenance. It is a multi-story building made primarily of dark wood, gold and black marble, and glass. It perfectly reflects the sunset and serves as a unifier for New Athenians.

It can fit a few thousand people (due to size enchantments) with various levels of tables mounted on balconies, all centered around a large cornucopia that sat in the middle of the building, mimicking an amphitheater. Around the walls are staircases that connect the various eating areas above, as well as leading down below to a shelter and tunnels (these reside under all structure for security purposes).

There are tray stations that naughty residents commonly are required to help clean as punishment.

Being a horn of plenty, the Cornucopia spits out whatever food and drinks the user desires through heavy magical properties.

### Amphitheater

The amphitheater sits at the other side of the Hilltop from the infirmary. It can fit more people than the Dining Hall, no enchantments necessary. It is primarily used for musical and play productions, as well as major ceremonies.

### Stables

The stables are home to various livestock and animals kept for hobbies such as animal keeping and equestrianism. Many animals are left on free pastures, but the stables are helpful during rain and snow.

### Armory

Home to all weapons in New Athens. Unless you have the clearance to carry your weapon with you, they must be checked out on a daily basis.

### Forges

A second home for the children of Hephaestus where the weapons and machinery that helps protect New Athens are produced. It is also used for inventions of tools and common contests between forgers.

### Training Grounds

This is where the children of Ares and Athena thrive, always working on their battle tactics and training. These include the Grove and Forest of Pan.

## Leadership

### The Conglomerate

New Athens' main governing body is known as the Conglomerate: a democratic structure that aims to represent residents and allow maximum autonomy.

The Two sub-organizations are the Council and Coalition.

#### The Council

The council is made up of 12 Demigods, chosen by the New Athenians, to lead the settlements. They conduct Household meetings, where all divine children can be represented and participate in leadership. All deity households get one vote.

There is a general, historic feeling of superiority over the non-human creatures

#### The Coalition

The governing body of non-human residents of New Athens. It is a true democracy: one person, one vote. There is a feeling of distrust towards the humans due to a long history of transgressions and mistreatment.