Elisia

> *"Elisia is, by far, one of the most intriguing planets I have ever had the privilege of studying. I was fascinated by how much hatred and prejudice could possibly exist on one world. It is a frightening place, but one of cold, calculated beauty." -- Shillay Vanneccio*
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Elisia is one of the primary sentient planets of ES-214. It is well known for its xenophobia and corrupt government throughout its numerous capital cities. Inhabited mostly by Elisians, it is not well-known for accepting off-worlders with open arms.

It is the second most technologically advanced planet in its solar system, next to Hyra.

## Geography

Elisia is a medium sized planet with predominantly tundra and mountainous regions. The equator of Elisia is the warmest part of the planet, primarily comprised of taiga. Various flora flourish throughout the entire world, though species differ heavily based on climate and physical location.

### Major Cities in Elisia

* Aeiliphas
* Eosurra
* Euna
* Hinasirian
* Hysteus
* Iastyllo
* Ieodeum
* Pheodai
* Qailin
* Reolon
* Rilasu
* Ryeuva
* Tyiria

### Oceans of Elisia

* Andelus Sea
* Casgue Sea
* Malthros Ocean
* Segquet Sea
* Taithros Ocean

## Climate

Due to its distance from the sun, Elisia is notoriously cold year-round. The warmest temperatures reached are during its summers, which record peak is noted as no higher than 68°F (20°C). This is primarily near the equator. In the northern parts of the planet, it often stays below 40°F(4.4°C) in the summer.

In its winters, the coldest parts of the planet can reach down to -40°F(°C). The equator averages at -5°F(-20.5°C). Species of flora and fauna, as well as the Elisians themselves, have adapted to the harsher climates of their world.

## Population

Despite their extensive potential lifespan, Elisians have a fairly high infant and child mortality rate. Due to the harsh temperatures of the planet, as well as the dangerous social conditions in the largest cities, children sometimes don't even make it to their fifth birthday. With a population at a steady 2.3 billion Elisians, Elisia's spaced out terrain and cities prevent heavy population density. While some of the largest main cities are thickly inhabited, they, too, are big enough to accommodate all the citizens that reside within them.

Some of Elisia's population is made up of half-breeds and off-worlders. Both groups are often met with disdain by Elisians, but moreso in regards to half-breeds. Most of the off-worlders tend to be either Gotumonians or Gaoian.

## Government

Each of Elisia's main cities are governed by their own separate government body.

### Oligarchy

Many participate in oligarchies, where the city's decisions are made by members of the High Council. War between the main cities has been nonexistent, although disagreements have happened multiple times in the past. High Councilmen of each city generally keep to their own business, as the majority of their issues arise from their own cities.

* High Councils differ in the amount of members they have based on main city.
* Potential members are chosen via a voting process. As the votes come from the city's population, this process usually is tainted with different levels of corruptions (such as bribery, voter fraud, and "disappearances" of certain influential citizens).
* Gender plays no part in who is elected. All eligible members must be over the age of 150. Votes for a member are based off of the individual's physical prowess, intelligence, leadership skills, and/or social and financial standing.
* Off-worlders and half-breeds are forbidden to join the High Council.

For as long as the High Councils have existed on Elisia, corruption has been dangerously rampant. Most decisions are made via Council votes, and bribes have a tendency to crop up for the more important rulings. While there are members who play by the book through and through, they don't always last very long. Despite the corruption, if a member is caught outwardly breaking laws they can be ousted from their position and even imprisoned.

The High Councils of the main cities are often very torn on the subject of half-breeds and off-worlders. Many fight over laws put into place to protect both groups from being killed openly in the streets. This social issue is one of the most hotly debated topics on the entire planet. Votes are often made in regards to the very issue, as half-breeds do make up a decent portion of the world.

### Monarchy

The city of Aeiliphas is one of the few cities that operates under monarchy ruling.

### Unitarism

The city of Euna operates under a self-proclaimed Empire run by Emperor Pharaun Estecaille.

## Religion

The primary religion practiced throughout Elisia is that of the All-Seeing Eye of Elyse. This involves worshiping Elyse, the deity who created the planet and the Elisians, themselves. Lead by powerful clergies within the main cities, the average Elisian is very attached to the notion of the Goddess.

## Landmarks

### Our Mother Temple of Pheodai

* One of the first temples erected for Elyse in Pheodai.
* Was burned to the ground by Shaelrion Hawking.

## Notable Figures

* Elyse
* Hyre

## Important Events

* In the city of Pheodai on year 1908 AS, one member managed to sway the vote on half-breed policies in an extreme way. This vote directly allowed for the genocide of approximately 55% of the half-breed population in the city.
* In the city of Hinasirian on year XXXX, a vote was made so that the murders of half-breeds would be illegal in the court of law.
* On year 1913 AS, the 3rd Hyralisian War began.

## Gallery

The world map of Elysia.A timeline of events in Elisia.