Erzen (Eldham)

**Erzen** is a town situated on the continent of Astios. The town is in the nation of Helsia which is a kingdom within Sylvania, it's population is currently in a rapid state of increase, it is the largest town in the Wuben region of Helsia and it's also a holy city of the religion called Eidolon. The town is ran by the leader of Eidolon, Thunderb\_ and board of managers. Thunderb\_ began to lead the town after being given ownership by Helsia. He was previous the co-mayor of Galenport, a nearby town. He is also a government official for Helsia being a part of the royal council

## Reclamation

After Erzen had been withering away after no active members or leadership, it was purchased by the expansionist Helsia. Who used it as a military stronghold in Astios but not much else and thus it wasn't rejuvenated until the co-mayor of the nearby town Galenport asked for ownership. Since the Helsian had not used it for a while, they gave him ownership, upon gaining control of the town on 2023-09-14 Thunderb\_ began repairing and rebuilding the town which is still happening. Since September 14 is when Thunderb\_ got ownership, every 14th of the month is "Reclamation day".

## Religion

Erzen houses the most significant artifact for the Eidolon religion, an object called the Agnos Omphalos. The religion's follower are called Atheos which translates to godless as they believe in no gods, which is also why Erzen is known as the town of the godless. The preachers of the Omphalos instead worship an object called the Katholiko Omphalos which gives visions to the people which lead to Erzen founding the Eidolon religion. Although Helsia follows the Helceye and Sylvania follows Nox Lucis.

## Culture and Etymology

The name of Erzen is inspired from the city of Athen as they share aesthetics and Erz is german for Ore (mining was for most of Erzen's history the main source of income). Erzen's citizen are either called Erzenian or Atheos as Eidolon religion is very prevalent in Erzen. The titles and roles in Erzen are similar to company titles, the leader of Erzen is the Director, the administration is referred to as Managers, the lower level administration is referred to as Assistants and lastly the citizens as Members. The banner of Erzen depicts an Omphalos which is an important ceremony objects for the Eidolon.

## Helsia

Helsia started as an small island nation in Valresh but expand to have multiple colonies around Eldham. Erzen is one of these colonies, being located in Astios. Helsia function as a kingdom within Sylvania. The capital of Helsia is a town by the name of Aarongrad and the capital of Sylvania is Noxwind. Although Helsia follows the Helceye and Sylvania follows Nox Lucis whereas Erzenian people generally worship Eidolon.

## Geography

Erzen is located the Wuben region of Helsia which is one of the external colonies of the nation. Wuben is in Astios falling a bit south of its center. The closest town to Erzen is Galenport although they have very different cultures and societies. Galenport is medieval themed where as Erzen is classical themed, Galenport also has no religious affiliation whereas Erzen is heavily attached to Eidolon.