Golden Capital

## Overview

The **Golden Capital** is the combined Divine Kingdom of Gilgamesh, Paragon and Trinia. Founded in the 2nd Epoch, the Golden Capital is a physical manifestation of the Crucible and is thus possesses many mystic properties. The Golden Capital is said to take up around 25km area, and has a population of more than 300,000.

The residents of the Golden Capital believe in the Sovereign, with there being a strong Golden Order presence. They also worship the 3 King of Angels that reside in the Capital, with Gilgamesh being the most revered. The citizens of the Capital make up the majority of the King of Angels' Anchors, being the largest collective outside the Western Continent.

The citizens of the Golden Capital believe themselves to be the last survivors of the Cataclysm, and are 100% isolated from the outside world. The Capital is inhabited by all Races such as Elves, Giants and Dragons. They are the last of their otherwise extinct kind. However, Humans are still the majority.

Nearly all the Humans are actually those that Gilgamesh killed and devoured when "He" went mad in the Void Lands. Upon arriving on Earth, "He" spat back out as many souls as "He" could and, mixing the powers of a Visionary and Fool, constructed new bodies for them. The Humans are actually special, advanced Marionettes with more independence and sentience.

As a manifestation of a Sefiroth, the Golden Capital possesses strange and unique properties. It can be transported anywhere in the world, including the sealed Western Continent and even into the Cosmos, as long as it has coordinates or a marker. Furthermore, the Golden Capital can exist outside of Space and Time, being inaccessible through the Fog of History or any other means.

Castor and Pollux were raised in the Golden Capital for several centuries and hold high positions within the Capital.

## History

During the 2nd Epoch, Trinia began to lose control and go berserk. This forced Gilgamesh and Paragon to seal "Him" with the Crucible. However, Trinia proceeded to influence reality through "His" dreams anyway. To counter this, the 2 King of Angels built "Their" Divine Kingdoms on the sealing spot. Thus was the Golden Capital created.

During the 3rd Epoch, the Golden Capital flourished under the Ancient Sun God's patronage. Castor and Pollux were raised here, following the death of Flegrea. The entrance to the Golden Capital during this time was along the edge of the Southern Continent (as it was known during the time) and was connected to the physical world by a bridge. Only those of great importance, like the 8 King of Angels, were allowed into the Capital. The most common visitors was Sasrir, Ouroboros and a younger Adam.

Even during this time, the Golden Capital did not believe in the Ancient Sun God, making it unique amongst all cities under the Sun God's rule.

When the Cataclysm descended, the Golden Capital was sealed and transported away, existing in a type of limbo like Liveseyd or Calderón. No one was able to leave or enter the Capital, and its citizens believed all life outside to be wiped out. Gilgamesh and Trinia promoted this though, as it kept the people calm and allowed "Them" to retain influence. Once the Cataclysm came to an end (following True Creator's establishment), the Capital was deposited back on the Eastern Continent, now called the Forsaken Land of Gods.

To retain its position, Gilgamesh and Trinia joined Solomon as a favour towards True Creator. When discussing "His" Advancement Ritual, Gilgamesh invited Amon, Antigonius, Jacob, Zoroast, Zarathul SR and Bethel Abraham to the Golden Capital. "They" were the first visitors the city received in over a hundred years.

Following the War of the Four Emperors and Pale Era, Trinia was forced to retire to the Golden Capital after being wounded. Castor and Pollux also took shelter there after fleeing the aftermath of Salinger's demise.

## 5th Epoch

During the 5th Epoch, the Golden Capital was used to hold meetings for the Cult of Kosmos. With its ability to manipulate space, members could enter any marked location and instantly be transported to the City. When Trinia tried to devour Liveseyd, several Beyonders traced "Him" back to the Golden Capital and actually entered it, infiltrating its inner sanctum before being expelled.

Gilgamesh moved the Golden Capital following the merging of True Creator and Adam to a special sub-space that existed in state of Limbo. This was later revealed to be a special part of the Abyss, one close to the location of Devil Monarch Farbauti. The reason behind this movement is unknown, but it could be Gilgamesh no longer trusted True Creator/Adam with "His" City.

The Golden Capital was used in Trinia's Ritual to Godhood, isolating the surrounding area and weakening "His" target: the God of Wisdom and Knowledge. Parts of the Golden Capital leaked into the real world during the Ritual, mutating the surrounding areas and attracting the attention of Outer Deities. Following "His" ascension, Trinia commonly used the Golden Capital to seal or interfere with other Gods.

Gilgamesh, Trinia and Paragon rested in the Capital while waiting for Miquella to call upon "Them".

After Miquella, Malenia, Paragon, Trinia and Gilgamesh merged into Lazarus Asmodeus as one entity, the Golden Capital was properly rooted in the Western Continent, where it joined with Leyndell as the Capital of the Western Continent.

## Appearance

The Golden Capital is a large and splendid city, with multiple towering spires and entwined architecture. The sky above the city is always full of bright stars, making it look like a summer evening. The buildings are neatly aligned, and the sectors and divided based on purpose. There are multiple canals and lakes within the city.

Everything in the Capital is a shade of gold: the buildings, the roads, the sky and even the water. The stars cast a light with a golden hue, further illuminating the colour. Despite being so simple in colour, the gold seems completely natural and gives a serene impression, making the city look perfect and divine.

The Golden Capital takes some inspiration from the Giant King's Court in terms of architecture, especially regarding the spires and arches. However, the Capital is decisively flashier. At the centre of the Capital is a giant palace where the King of Angels reside. It somehow looks even more fabulous and splendid than the rest of the city, and fills one with a sense of awe and submission. All in all, the whole city excluded authority, wealth and opulence.