Eligos

The Eligos prefecture is Elyrium’s northernmost district. As one of the border prefectures, it is under more heavily assault by Devils and crimes than the more long-lived and well-protected inner districts. Even so, Eligos is well-established and defended by one of Elyrium’s larger EPD precincts. It enjoys all of the structural and cultural benefits present in the other prefectures, and in fact has some of the most unique organizations and leadership across all of Elyrium. Presently it has a population of approximately 750,000.

## Geography

Eligos is the northernmost prefecture of Elyrium. It is bordered to the north by the Lyre Waterway, which serves as a water source as well as a natural defense. About a mile north of the Waterway stands Elyrium’s Garden Wall, which marks the extent of Elyrium’s territory and provides defense against the harsh environments of the Outlands. It further stands to discourage the encroach of Devils from the Outlands, though the Garden Wall is historically ineffective against more intelligent Devils.

Eligos is divided into five sections: Aoife, Balder, Cian, Damon, and Eir–though colloquially most residents just refer to these as Districts A through E. The Eros River intersects the prefecture, isolating District E as a series of islands. Elyrium’s monorail system runs throughout the prefecture: the main station is located in District E, but there are lines connecting all districts.

EPD Eligos is located near the middle of the prefecture, at the northeastern border of District C. This central location in conjunction with its position on top of one of the main monorail lines allows for quick dispatch to any part of the prefecture. The main governmental offices of the prefecture are located at the western side of District D near the main intersection of the major monorail lines.

The main shopping and business centers are located in Districts C, D, and E; Districts A and B are largely residential, though there are plenty of shops and businesses located throughout both. Roads and highways permeate the prefecture, but most people prefer to take public transport such as the monorails or trams.

## Leadership

Eligos, as with other prefectures, is led by an elected mayor and council. These local officials preside over the prefecture but are still subject to the command of the wider Elyrium Prime Minister and government. Every two years an election is held for public officials and is determined by a multi-party ranked voting system.

Mayor Tristan was elected one year ago and currently oversees Eligos. She works closely with the current EPD Eligos Chief, Gianna Vitucci, to coordinate safety and patrol protocols in an effort to protect the prefecture as effectively as possible. Unlike the mayor, the EPD Eligos Chief is not elected and is instead appointed by EPD HQ. Given the dangerous nature of the job, the presiding Chief changes frequently.

## History

Eligos is one of Elyrium’s newest prefectures. It was established 117 years ago on the 700th anniversary of Elyrium and has since grown to house a respectable fraction of the overall population.

The establishment of Eligos was rife with danger and innumerable challenges. At that point, the Garden Wall had already been established along previous city borders. The Wall had to be extended to surround the new prefecture, and then torn down internally; this was an extremely expensive and laborious project which took several decades to complete. On top of this, clearing the land of Devils and other potential threats was costly and dangerous, as was cleaning and adapting the landscape to become inhabitable. Eligos was not the first or last prefecture to be appended to Elyrium, though it was one of the most challenging.

Since its establishment, Eligos has been a hotspot of Devil and criminal activity. Multiple syndicates seized the opportunity of fresh territory and struggle over control to this day. Meanwhile, as a new border addition, Eligos faces a great number of encroaching Devils who have just entered the city. These features have made it a difficult place for civilians to live and have impacted immigration trends. Even so, Eligos is also one of Elyrium’s most beautiful, newest, and cleanest prefectures, which has attracted many people to move there.

## Points of Interest

Eligos is filled with commercial and residential sites of interest, but the following are important or popular spots:

* **EPD Eligos**
	+ Located at the northeast corner of District C, EPD Eligos consists of two buildings and an enormous outdoor training area. This is the headquarters of the prefecture’s police department.
* **Amica Hospital**
	+ Located to the west of EPD Eligos in District C, Amica Hospital is not Eligos’ only hospital but is by far its largest and most well-equipped. Eligos’ most talented doctors work here to treat citizens and police officers alike.
* **Paeden Park**
	+ Located on the western island of District E, Paeden Park is one of Elyrium’s largest and most grandeur parks. It occupies the entire island and features several themed gardens, museums, and other leisurely attractions. Many of Eligos’ and Elyrium’s festivals and events are held here.
* **Eros Harbor**
	+ Located at the southwestern edge of District C where the Eros River is at its widest, Eros Harbor is a popular tourist attraction. There is a pier with food and games, a permanent theme park featuring several thrill rides, and more. One of the local favorites are the paddleboats for rent here, which can be taken to reach Paeden Park.
* **Town Hall**
	+ Located in the heart of District D where the monorail lines meet, the town hall is the governmental and administrative center of Eligos.
* **Ikei Plaza**
	+ Located south of the town hall in District D, Ikei Plaza is Eligos’ largest shopping center. It is an enormous outdoor locale with views over the Eros River. Many diverse shops and restaurants make their homes here.
* **Vanshili Temple**
	+ Located in central District A, Vanshili Temple sits atop the tallest hill in Eligos. This is a temple to the Old Gods and features many interesting shrines, art displays, and gardens. The temple is staffed by dedicated shrine workers and monks, but is open to the public.
* **Akademiya Eligos Branch**
	+ The Eligos branch of the Akademiya is located in the center of District B. This branch specializes in environmental science and chemistry, and is responsible for many of the innovations which have helped make infected land livable.