Hyperion

"Lux et Libertas" - Motto of House Hyperion, meaning "Light and Liberty" in Latin.

Hyperion is a city located on an island off the southern coast of the Grand Republic of Oceanum, a region of The Forge.

History
Hyperion was originally founded when settlers, led by the great statesman, warrior, and poet Silenus tou Hyperion, left the Republica Maximus in search of opportunity. They headed northeast, and settled upon an island on the southern coast of the continent of Maceanar.

When the Grand Republic of Oceanum emerged from the ashes of The Union of Freeport, Hyperion joined the rising power. The city now contains elements of both the classical culture and architecture of its original founders, as well as the medieval culture and architecture of its current nation.

During the Realm of Fire Rebellion, Hyperion braced for an invasion that never came. Instead, the majority of the fighting happened around the Grand Republic of Oceanum's capital of Valrusia, where some Hyperionic forces helped to mount an unsuccessful defense of the city.

Military
"Rage ad Portas" - rallying cry of the Hyperian Legions, meaning "Rage at the Gates" in Latin.

Hyperion does not have a standing professional army, instead relying on the militaries of the Grand Republic of Oceanum and The Forge for protection. If called upon, however, the citizens of Hyperion can be assembled into a militia.

Fort Eos
Fort Eos, named for the goddess of the dawn, sits on the easternmost edge of Hyperion and guards to entrance to the city. Its tallest tower houses the dawn fire, a lighthouse that has remained perpetually lit for centuries, even in the face of war and invasion.