Helios

## Overview

**Helios** is the largest and capital city of Solaris, a nation-state in Asgard Prime. **Helios** is by far the largest city in the world. The city is the unofficial hub for commerce, religion, and government in the world, with various embassies, foreign residences, religious institutions, government buildings, and commercial headquarters.

### Religion

Due to its diversity, Helios has been home to various religions. These religions include The Imperial Church, the State Religion (Heliocultus), atheism, Imperial State Religion, and minor instances of other religions.

#### Heliocultus

Although Solaris guarantees full religious freedom, a state religion is established. Heliocultus (lit. "sun worship") is very popular in Helios, being the chief deity sharing a name with the city itself. The religion has many temples, churches, and pyramids to worship at, with the largest and most well known being the famous Pyramid of the Sun.

#### Imperial Church

Originally founded in the Empire, the Imperial church is the other large, widely followed religion in Helios. It is a branch of Christianity, being led by a Patriarch and following Episcopal structure and teachings. Notable Imperial Churches in Helios are St. Ignatius, St. Valentine, St. Julian, St. Mark the Apostle, St. Lazarus, and St. Pablo.

#### Other Religions.

Other religions in Helios are also practiced. Such as Islam, Buddhism, Judaism, and Villager Paganism.

##### Buddhism

Buddhism is the third most followed religion in Helios. It is almost exclusively practiced in Osiris at the local monastery.

##### Islam

Islam is the fourth most followed religion in Helios. It is followed particularly in small communities in Minvera, where the only Mosque in Helios is located. It is rumored that ultra-orthodox Helian Muslims gave refuge to known terrorist SkoggyLad (Also known as Skug al-fata) during his time as a fugtive, therefore supporting the illegal Islamic State of Asgard.

## History

**Helios** was founded in secret during July 2022 by then Pharaoh of the Empire, Mason (known in Solaris as Phaethon). During its beginnings, only the Pyramid of the Sun was built; with the rest of the city coming later (post-independence)

## Neighborhoods

Helios is known for being made up of various neighborhoods. This includes:

* Jupiter
* Osiris
* Plutus (Emperor's Row)
* Poseidon
* Vulcan
* Minvera
* Mercury
* Anubis
* Saturn

### Jupiter

Jupiter is a major residential and commerce center in the heart of the city. It is one of the first neighborhoods after you get off of the Helios-Sparta Line. It is adjacent to The Pyramid of the Sun. Monarch Arms is located in this neighborhood. The neighborhood is named after the Roman god of the sky, Jupiter. It is ruled by a Duke, making it a Duchy.

### Plutus/Emperors Row

Plutus, commonly referred to by its nickname "Emperor's Row", is located on the outskirts of the city, but is very well known for its inhabitants. All of the major world leaders have a residence here.

### Poseidon

Poseidon is the major port neighborhood in Helios. It is very well known for its fishing and shipping industry. The leader of the Hellenic States, President Grant has a penthouse here. The neighborhood is also the headquarters of the Imperial Solarian Navy. It is named after the Greek god of the Sea. It is a Marearchy, ruled by a Marearch.

### Osiris

Osiris is a major population and agricultural center in the city. The Temple of the Stars is located here. It is named after the Egyptian god of Osiris.

### Vulcan

Vulcan is a minor residential center, as it sits adjacent to Mt. Sekhmet. It is notably the home of the Army of the Sun. (Solarian Army)

### Anubis

Anubis is a population and intelligence center, Being home to SHIESTY and the private army ASS. It is named after the Egyptian God Anubis.

### Mercury

Mercury is the major commerce and political hub in the city, and is the home of Helidco and Radiant Crown Bank, both of which are state owned. Other foreign and domestic private and publicly owned businesses have headquarters/offices/shops here. The Empire has an embassy here. It is named after the Roman God Mercury. It is ruled by a Grand Duke, making it a Duchy.

### Saturn

Saturn is a major political center in the city. The town hall and many government buildings are located here. It is ruled by an Archduke, making it a Duchy. It is named after the Roman God Saturn.