Eudaimonia

*status: upcoming city-state*

*"Through the path to the mouth and into the light… the sun"*

*"We repay your kindness with Justice"*

# **The City State of Eudaimonia**

The people of Eudaimonia walk, suffer, achieve, and live together with the same intention and goal of generating and spreading of true Justice. This Polis will defend and live out to its last breathe the same principle in which this great republic was named: human flourishing. Eudaimonia is located in Ageos' southwest region and is blessed with beautiful land.

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## Society and Government

### Government Structure

Philosopher King and Consul: Astro Sideris

The City-State of Eudaimonia is based off the Roman Republic with the Consul being that of the Philosopher King from Plato’s Republic.

*“There will be no end to the troubles of states, or of humanity itself, till philosophers become kings in this world, or till those we now call kings and rulers really and truly become philosophers, and political power and philosophy thus come into the same hands." - Socrates*

The Consul will have an elected pro-Consul who will act as the Consul’s right hand in times of diplomacy, war, and internal affairs. The vice-Consul will also be the leader of the Tribunal and an acting member of the Senate.

The Tribunal will consist of six total members. The Consul, pro-Consul, and four others elected members amongst the people. The Consul will hold two vote since they are the Philosophy King. It is the Philosophy King’s duty to approach every meeting and conflict with rationality, logic, philosophy, and prudence for without these pillars, the polis will crumble. It is the Tribunal’s duty to be the judicial root of Eudaimonia.

The Senate will be comprised of a selected number of citizens of Eudaimonia. They will fill out an application and send it back to the Consul in which he and the pro-Consul will discuss their acceptance. It is the Senate’s duty to be a governing presence and advisors to the Consul.

Outside of the Senate and Tribunal, there will be the Eudaimonia’s Cabinet. The Cabinet will hold officials that specialize in varying aspects of the Polis. There shall be a Military, Agriculture, Building, Engineering, Cultural, and Mining official. Each official will be appointed by the Consul, pro-Consul, and Senate.

### Rights

* To live in pursuit of happiness and the Good.
* To be free from slavery and oppression.
* To bear arms against any tyrannical ruler.
* To vote in any election.
* To hold office.
* To own property.
* To reasonably speak freely and petition.

### Laws

The laws of the Republic of Eudaimonia are: no killing fellow citizens over any matter for their transgressions will be dealt with by the court swiftly, no griefing (minor or major. i.e., placing random blocks on the ground, building block towers or bridges for amusement, flooding, breaking blocks that belong to builds, not replacing something you broke like an anvil, etc.), no stealing from fellow citizens, no killing another citizen’s pet, no hacking, and no provoking actions towards other nations.

This Polis and her citizens will dedicate themselves to a harmonious living. The City-State of Eudaimonia is not and does not pretend to be a Utopia, for that word literally means 'no place', but in the midst of trials and tribulations, it will be the trust within citizens that this city-state will overcome and flourish.

### Class Structure

The class structure of Eudaimonia focuses on the efficiency that pushes the Polis forward towards human flourishing. The three class will be: the Producers (the catch all group that includes all professions other than warrior and ruler. Farmers, craftsmen, merchants, doctors, artists, actors, lawyers, judges, etc… are all Producers), Auxiliaries (the warriors, responsible for defending the Polis from invaders, and for keeping peace at home), and the Guardians (responsible for ruling the Polis. They are chosen from among the ranks of the auxiliaries).

It must be understood that even though there is a hierarchy, each class is one of the three major foundational blocks that holds the Polis. If there is descent in one class, the Polis is vulnerable to collapse. For this reason, the Philosopher must have the Good in mind when making decisions while thinking rationally, logically, and philosophically. Within the classes there must be a trust in the other classes. It is the duty of the Guardians to make the rules for the Polis that brings her closer to the fulfillment of Eudaimonia. It is the duty of the Producers to trust the words of the Guardians and obey their laws, for the telos of the Polis is true Justice in Eudaimonia.

### Philosophy

Eudaimonia will take their philosophical roots in the Plato’s works within the Socratic Dialogues. Without discrediting Plato, Eudaimonia will instill Aristotle’s virtue ethics into the beliefs and structure of the Polis. For it is in these two philosophers that the actualization of human flourishing can take root in the Polis.

Eudaimonia will hold itself and others accountable for true Justice, and they will use unbiased reason in matters pertaining to the Polis and foreign affairs.

## Culture and Amenities

Eudaimonia prides themselves with a rich and vibrant culture, in which they hope will spread while also drawing others into the beauty and truth in which the City-State believes. The culture of the people is one of lightheartedness and fun, and creativity and adventure. With many biomes around Eudaimonia, they find themselves in a rich environment suitable for worshiping their gods.

The port sits along the river and lake acting as the passage way to adventure! On top of the mountains surrounding the City-State uphold ancient monuments and a Pantheon to give thanks for the gifts received from the gods. We have a vast library, senate chamber, blacksmith, and even training grounds to improve in the art of war.

The PvP ArenaAtlasThe Square at night

## Origin Mythology / Background

### Avigi

Born to a slave women in the lands that reside to the east of Ageos, Stelios Dougenis grew up listening to the wisdom of the older slaves and those who sought glory and blood in the gladiator ring. By the time he was a young man, Stelios was known as a great thinker amongst those who were fond of dialogues. His name was also known in the arena for his physique and natural skill with weapons. When labor laws increased work time and the load, the slaves rioted and revolted resulting in a slaughter. However, Stelios understood that this was his moment of freedom, so he found a way to escape in the commotion. Looking for a civilization to begin his own journey, he traveled far, crossing plains, deserts, and even mountains. His back facing another set of conquered mountains, Stelios decided to take rest next to a lake. As lady moon approached her dawn, Stelios left for the mountains, and he found a suitable cave to rest for the night. He thought of this cave as a place that would bring the proper silence that fostered focus and contemplation for the ideal city he wished to find.

### Agnostos

While resting by his campfire, Stelios noticed two silhouettes approaching the entrance to the cave. The light of the fire flickered off their persons exposing their white garments and weary faces. He beckoned the two to join him as he looked for food and drink to give them; however, Stelios’ portions were low from his long journey, and his guests refused to take what would be necessary for him. The strangers sat down, and the one to his left spoke first of Stelios’s generosity and hospitality when the two strangers were indeed strangers to him. He even joked with his companion on how human kindness can deceive us in moments like this, for Stelios’s kindness had deceived himself into almost giving all he had left. If Stelios had done this, then he would not survive in this foreign rejoin. The man who spoke stood with conviction and walked to the rock wall which lined the side of the cave. Turning to Stelios while placing his hand on the wall, he said, “Not only do humans deceive themselves and are in turn, deceived by others, this world in which we reside, places a veil of deception over our own eyes so that what is perceived as extraordinary is only ordinary and what is ordinary can truly be something extraordinary.” At these words, the rock beneath his palm cracked and outflowed water clear as the waters flowing with the gods. The stranger gathered water in his hide container and began to drink as he sat next to his partner.

Amazed from the extraordinary feat that took place a few meters away from him, the stranger on his right spoke. “What he says is true. Man is often blinded by their own senses which can lead to horrors that only Netheres contemplates. However, our *mother* blesses man with wisdom in order to judge properly. To speak nobly and with truth. And you, my friend, quickly utilized her gift and welcomed us two, brothers, into your…” He looked around the cave seeing a quaint sleeping cloth with Stelios’s travel bag next to it sunk into the floor. “Home,” he finished. “Upon seeing our sapped faces, you showed justice to your fellow man and spoke with kindness that emulated the brightness of the sun.”

Stelios sat listening as the stranger reached his hand into the campfire. Frightened for his safety, Stelios attempted to push the stranger’s arm away, but the brother stranger reached out his palm as if telling the young journeyman to halt. “Remember what I told you,” he said recalling his words that told of deception. “My brother knows what he does.” The other stranger slowly withdrew his hand from the fire. Resting within his palm were three loaves of bread as gold as the rays of the sun. He took one loaf and distributed it to the other two parties. “We repay your kindness with Justice. No deception for when us brothers are together, speech is ordered as it takes the form of the sun.”

The two brother strangers stood up and stretched their muscles. The brother who made water run from the cave wall split his loaf in half and tossed a piece at Stelios then said, “Here. This is the bread of a brother. One that will carry the words of deceit on your breath into enemy ears. Words that can influence for Good, but also words that can twist like an ugly amphisbaena ready to pierce another man but also ready to strike at you.” The brother that made the bread did the same with his loaf. After giving a half to Stelios, he also spoke saying, “This bread breeds Justice. For from his tongue, the consumer may speak the words of truth to all. If eaten wholly,” he said referencing the bread as a whole loaf. “The consumer will become bloated and impious. They will turn themselves into a god and deem what they say to be the only truth. However, when both our halves are eaten… together,” he said gesturing to his brother’s half of the loaf. “The consumer will perform ordered speech. Truly honoring the gift of our mother.” He smiled and nodded at Stelios, the two brothers turned towards the darkness of night and walked with the flickers of the fire shining less and less on their backs. After Stelios processed the wonders and proverbs that occurred before him, he regretted not asking for their names.

### Psarás

The following day, Stelios was eager to see the two brothers again. He waited outside the cave with high hopes of their return, but as the sun went to sleep, so did his belief of seeing the two again. Two days passed, and Stelios fished in hope that he would see the two brothers passing by. On the third morning, Stelios cast his rod into the lake and trolled for a fish. After an hour of fishing, the line finally grew taut, and his wooden rod bent. Stelios pulled with all his might as he reeled in the catch which seemed to weigh more than grown man. Pulling harder and harder, he eventually got the fish onto the bank then held it out in front of him. It was a beautiful white fish with blue fins and spine. The trim of its body was black like the dark depth of the ocean. Hearing soft footsteps, Stelios quickly looked over his right shoulder hoping that it would be the brothers from the other day, but it was a different stranger.

### Synantó

“Hello there!” he said wearing a gleeful smile which turned into a frown as he recognized Stelios’s disappointment. “I see that you were hoping for someone else, perhaps?” Stelios met the stranger’s eyes and confessed, “Yes. I met two traveling brothers the other night. They taught me great things, but they left before I could thank them and ask for their names.”

The man on the path stopped in his tracks and turned to look in the direction of the sun. “Boy,” he said. Stelios responded irritated at the name he was called, “Yes? I’m sorry, but if you do not have business here, I must ask that you leave. I’ve heard bandits roam this land in search for easy prey, and I am afraid that I am one.” Stelios continue to look at the man who was entranced by the sun. “Child,” he said with his gaze still towards the day’s light. Stelios continued to stare at the man in confusion for he did not seem like a bandit, yet he called Stelios by a name that only people who are close with each other say: Boy and Child. Suddenly, out of nowhere, the journeyman heard, “Stelios,” from behind his shoulder.

### Minyma

Stelios turned quickly to see the man who made the cave crack and produce water wearing a simple toga that had a black undertoga and a red belt around his waist. Stelios quickly looked at the stranger who’s gaze was fixed on the sun and quickly noticed that his clothes had changed from commoner clothing to dressed in a white tunic in which had only a single piece of cloth over his right shoulder. The tunic was trimmed with gold as red and purple cloths wrapped around his waist. “It’s you two,” stammered Stelios.

The one brother that was positioned behind Stelios, walked in front of him and said, “My name is Exapá. The son of the goddess, Sofiáne and the all-mighty god, Myrodan Altais. On the breath of our father did we come into being. I reign over all that is deception, speech and looks. Deception of the senses, of the world, and of words.”

Almost as if he was a continuation of his brother, Exapá, the other brother spoke. “I am Daiki. Exapá’s twin brother and god of Justice. It was on our father’s breath did he speak to what was do to each man, Justice and Wisdom.” Still gazing at the sun, Daiki continued. “I do hope that we were successful in leading you out from the cave. Away from the shadows that flickered on the wall. Through the path to the mouth and into the light… the sun.” Daiki turned and walked towards Stelios then stopped next to his brother.

“You are a rare one who have been led out of the cave, but many others remain… entranced by the shadows and comfortable with their noises and shapes,” said Exapá. Daiki then spoke. “It is our desire that you build a Polis in order to bring others out from the cave and into the light of the sun. No matter how enticing it will be for you to return to the cave and remain, you mustn’t, for we will not lead you out a second time.” Right when Daiki finished, Exapá began. “We desire you to build the Polis because out of your giving, you received our bread. You, man of ordered speech, must actualize the potency of man by striving for the aretē and ethos of eudaimonia.” Daiki and Exapá looked at the plains next to the mountains and lake in unison. “Build the Polis here, and our mother and us shall guide your work.” At the end of his speech, the twin gods walked away from Stelios, vanishing as if they were made of the wind.

### Ageosi Religion

The Pantheon of the Ageosi religion spreads far and wide, and it reaches Eudaimonia with arms held wide. The gods they worship give gifts of wisdom, fertility, victory, and so much more in abundance. Eudaimonia's patroness is the goddess of wisdom, Sofiáne along with her two, twin sons, the gods of ordered speech and deception, Daiki and Exapá. Through sacrifice, Sofiáne grants wisdom to the people of Eudaimonia so that her City-State may flourish.