Elysion

*A great epic that narrates the creation of the world by the gods, the life and death of humans - their glory and decline. It transcends time, space and everlasting causality. It's a great epic that depicts how each soul is reborn.*  ― Akira Yukishiro

Elysion is a three-part play which is central to Siegfeld Institute of Music. The three parts Elysion comprises are the Chapter of the Gods, the Chapter of the Kings, and the Chapter of Rebirth.

Each year in December, the students at Siegfeld perform one part, and they cycle through the three parts in the above order. At Siegfeld, only the Edels are allowed to take on roles in Elysion. The Edels were initially just the top five students selected to partake in Elysion, before they also received student council duties and their titles.

## Chapter of the Gods

The Chapter of the Gods (神世の章) describes the creation of the world by five goddesses: the Celestial Goddess, the Water Goddess, the Fire Goddess, the Wind Goddess, and the Earth Goddess.

### Roles

* Celestial Goddess: A goddess who supervises the sky. Bored in her position, the Celestial Goddess goes around to meet the other gods. By interacting with them, she becomes more aware of emotions and grows more mature.
* Water Goddess: A goddess who lives alone in a lake. When the Celestial Goddess visits her, the Water Goddess teaches her about sorrow and the concept of time.
* Fire Goddess: A goddess who is quick to anger and accidentally burns those who get close to her. From her, the Celestial Goddess learns about the duality of anger and love. She lives near a volcano.
* Wind Goddess: A spontaneous goddess who does not stay in the same place for very long. She teaches the Celestial Goddess about how fickle and how warm emotions can be.
* Earth Goddess: A goddess who was hurt in the past, making her unable to be happy. The Celestial Goddess helps her learn how to smile again.

### Known Performances

**December 2018: Siegfeld Institute of Music**

Cast

* Akira Yukishiro as the Celestial Goddess
* Michiru Otori as the Water Goddess
* Liu Mei Fan as the Fire Goddess
* Shiori Yumeoji as the Wind Goddess
* Yachiyo Tsuruhime as the Earth Goddess

### Known Passages

> Fire Goddess: O Celestial Goddess. Are you not afraid of my flames? Their hot embrace will turn you to ashes.
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> Celestial Goddess: I do not fear them, Fire Goddess. For they will thaw the hearts of the people who so desire it!
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From The Dying King and the Four Knights Part 1-2

> Earth Goddess: Did you know, I wonder... That I was not only the goddess of the harvest, but of love, too? I had forgotten.
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> Celestial Goddess: I knew, Earth Goddess. You are kinder than any other being. It was to protect yourself that you sealed away your memories.
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From The Dying King and the Four Knights Part 1-2

> Water Goddess: Time is like flowing water. That's why it is my task to oversee it.
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> Celestial Goddess: You have done so for eons, Water Goddess. Now it is time for us to leave together!
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From The Dying King and the Four Knights Part 1-2

## Chapter of the Kings: "The Dying King Finds What Was Lost"

The Chapter of the Kings (王位の章), also titled The Dying King Finds What Was Lost, shows human rulers gaining power and subsequently meeting their downfalls.

### Plot Summary

The Dying King wakes up on the hill of the Celestial Goddess, the Grand Chancellor at his side. They had escaped from an assassination attempt on the king. He plans to go back to his kingdom and take back his throne, but while escaping, the crown jewels gifted to him by four of his knights were lost. He and the Grand Chancellor set out to retrieve the jewels, which are now scattered all over the world.

First, they go to the volcano which the Fire Goddess lives near, where he recalls his history with his general, who gave him his crown ruby. He remembers the general’s passion and finds his crown ruby. Next, they go through a windy forest to find the jade gifted to him by a marquis. The king thinks about how the marquis taught him the importance of compassion, and he finds the crown jade. The king and chancellor keep on travelling. The king, deprived of water, collapses and struggles to continue on his journey. Here, he remembers a knight in his court and the potential the knight has. The king drinks from a nearby spring, finds the knight’s pearl, and tells the chancellor that he wishes to make the knight the next king once they return to their kingdom. They head to ice fields in the north, where the king finds the sapphire. The king reflects on the vow he and the chancellor made for the chancellor to support him as king with his wisdom.

Now that the king has all four crown jewels, he plans to return to the capital of his kingdom. Instead of reclaiming his throne, he wishes to give the crown to the knight and asks the chancellor to meet again at the hill of the Celestial Goddess. However, the chancellor reveals that the king cannot do that, for he was killed in the assassination attempt by the knight, and they are now in Valhalla. The king remembers the rebellion now, and he ruminates on how he neglected to respect passion, compassion, potential, and wisdom in his ruling, becoming a cruel king. The chancellor tells him that he has still brought the crown back to its former glory. The king asks the chancellor to pass the crown on to the knight and to convey his advice on being king. The king abandons his royal title and passes onto the afterlife as a normal man.

### Roles

* Dying King: The king of an unnamed kingdom. Over time, he became a cruel king, causing his knights and subjects to stage a rebellion against him. His name is revealed to be Franz Platin.
* Grand Chancellor: The king’s closest advisor. He is said to be as capable as the king. However, he made a vow with the king to serve as his chancellor instead of trying to become king himself. The Grand Chancellor entrusted a sapphire to the king. His name is revealed to be Johann Saphir.
* General: The king’s general. Originally a wandering warrior from a different kingdom, the king hired him after seeing how skilled he was. Many protested him being appointed as a general since he was not from their kingdom, but the king stood his ground. The general entrusted a ruby to the king.
* Marquis: A marquis in the king’s kingdom. His late older brother had been friends with the king before he died. After his brother’s death, the marquis helps the king through his grief. From him, the king learns about the importance of compassion. The marquis entrusted a jade to the king.
* Knight: A knight in the king’s court. He is revealed to be illegitimate child of the king and a traveling dancer. During the rebellion, he kills the king and succeeds to the throne. The knight entrusted a pearl to the king.

### Known Performances

**Re LIVE hosted by Elle and Andrew**

Cast:

* Akira Yukishiro as Dying King
* Michiru Otori as Grand Chancellor
* Liu Mei Fan as General
* Shiori Yumeoji as Marquis
* Yachiyo Tsuruhime as Knight

### Known Passages

For passages from Chapter of the Kings, see Main Story 08: The Dying King and the Four Knights Parts 1-2 to 6-1.

## Chapter of Rebirth

The Chapter of Rebirth (輪廻の章) shows how souls gather together after being scattered across the world.

### Known Performances

**December 2017: Siegfeld Institute of Music**

Cast

* Akira Yukishiro as unknown role
* Michiru Otori as unknown role
* Fumi Yumeoji as unknown role
* Two unknown Edels as unknown roles

1. ↑ Celestial Goddess Akira Yukishiro/Bond Story
2. ↑ Water Goddess Michiru Otori/Bond Story
3. ↑ Fire Goddess Liu Mei Fan/Bond Story
4. ↑ Wind Goddess Shiori Yumeoji/Bond Story
5. ↑ Earth Goddess Yachiyo Tsuruhime/Bond Story
6. ↑ Earlier material (Celestial Goddess Akira Yukishiro/Bond Story#Chapter 2, Water Goddess Michiru Otori/Bond Story#Chapter 2, Wind Goddess Shiori Yumeoji/Bond Story#Chapter 2) says that the Chapter of the Gods was performed two years in a row. Akira played the Celestial Goddess, Michiru played the Water Goddess, and Fumi played the Wind Goddess.
Unless otherwise stated, all information on this page came from either Siegfeld Institute of Music's School Story or Main Story 08: The Dying King and the Four Knights,