Escharian Ascension

Overview
The Ascension was an event resulting in the destruction of the Neo-Soleannan Empire where most of the country of Escharia performed a ritual outside of the ruins of old Soleanna city and are claimed to have ascended to the realm of the Luminarium. After this they all have claimed to be "Ferlekse", spirits in Escharian folklore. Since then the ascended have been seen in black robes and a mask with gemstones. Beneath the mask there is not known to be any real form. After this the ascended performed another ritual which caused the city of Lileanen to be shattered, and the Western part of Tessel to sink beneath the waves of the Osterium Sea. Soon after this several buildings in Lileanen would go in to sink, notably the palace Archerumslyre. Following this, some of the spirits would go on to attack Bardonian cities, winning immensely. This however, left a power vacuum in Nieden and northern Sparwood. Several Imperials who weren't chosen to ascend made successor states such as Annuvin, Kaheren, Locetia, and Argentor. Theionikos and Yimmu-Audal were released prior to the ascension so the change did not effect them as much. The spirits claim to defend former Imperial territory from encroaching foreigners such as the Azurian Syndicate which has claimed southern parts of Escharia. or Shiny which claimed the whole Empire, however the ability to even enforce these claims is debated

The spirits soon stopped appearing and went on to become little more than a memory, this was due to the rise of the Aesperium which reconquered the lands of Escharia in the name of the old Empire.

The A.R.C
The A.R.C (Ascension Research Center) was a city founded on the site of the Escharian ascension and is located beneath the altar. It was founded to study the magic of the ascension and in an attempt to harness the holy sites power for themselves. It was created by a newly joined player, Annamian.