Holy Heliolunam Celestium

Holy Heliolunam Celestium
A small but grand nation dedicated to the Goddess of the Margin, Lady Cynosure. This ancient civilization is slowly coming back from their petrification to once again bring about the Celestium Court. Consisting of the Castle Town of Dogwood Castle and the port village of Altarda. Together these two lands make up the Holy nation. The nation is known for its luxury goods and knowledge of the arcane.

The Geography
Mainly set on the Holy Dogwood Mountains the nation sprawls out atop the natural platforms into the fields below. With Altarda lake to the North, Altarda in the center, and Dogwood Castle atop the Holy Dogwood Mountains to the South.

Government
Run by the Houses of Helio and Lunam together they act as a court that dictates the laws of the nation. Each house is normally responsible for a different aspect of life and come together in weekly gatherings in Castle Dogwood.

Dogwood Lunam
As the head house they watch over the holy land and are the watchers of the other houses. They ensure that the ideals of the Celestium Court are upheld. On the side they research magic and produce luxury goods. Few are members of this grand house, but those who are are the best of the best.

Named for the Eternally Blooming Dogwoods of Dogwood Mountain, they have a close connection to the tree. Some say their magic stems from the petals of the flower. Dogwood flowers are seen in their house crest and the crest of Holy Heliolunam Celestium.

Members dedicate their lives to magic, the nation, and Her Lady Cynosure. Their influence doesn’t go very far outside Dogwood Castle as they are extreme isolationists to keep their neutrality amongst the houses.

Guardians of Dogwood Mountain, blessed by the faithful flower.

Emberwynn Lunam
Holders of many secrets and magical tombs House Emberwynn is the most secretive of the houses. Many of this house's members have perverted outlooks on reality. Perhaps they have been twisted by the knowledge they have collected over the years.

Years of studying the tombs they collect has given them a reputation as the House of Useless Scholars. Many of the members know powerful magic but many of it is never used as the power easily corrupts.

Guides of Secret Knowledge, blessed by the burning passion.

Nametaker Helio
For those outside and forgotten, Nametaker greets them and welcomes them as part of their brood. Guiding those who have no place and giving them a home. They are a peaceful house who welcomes the odd in their study of History.

The house was named as such for its practice of adopting the names of mentors or important figures in one's life. For example, one of the founders of this house, Habbarsnatch the Lesser, was born with the name Edwin Porovost, but took on the name of Habbarsnatch after meeting his mentor who taught him all he now knows.

House Nametaker is best known for its sponsorship and involvement in the history guild, of which many of its members are associated with. The house plays an important role in documenting and maintaining the history of not just the HHC, but all of Kylorne.

Shield of the shattered, blessed by the sands of time.

Bland Helio
As the house of Fundamentalism members dedicate their lives to philosophical studies of The Margin and The Celestium Court. Known for their talismen and strict practice of The Celestium Court.

Tellers of The Court, blessed by our Lady.

Arak'ti Helio
House Arak'ti is generally considered the most powerful of the houses of the Lia. They are a native race, and their leader, Tra Arak'ti, currently leads the Holy Heliolunam Celestium. The Arak'ti are known explorers, having dedicated themselves to the exploration and understanding of anything that can be understood. Many of the specially focus on the sea, the place of their origin.

Guides of the light, blessed by the lapis waters

Holy Sites
The entirety of the nation is sacred grounds, but some areas are more holy and held in higher regards.

Dogwood Mountain
This mountain is the location of the Lunam Houses and is known for its eternal blooming dogwoods that are the namesake of the Dogwood Family and Castle respectively. Lady Cynosure blessed this mountain to be in eternal rebirth forever blooming. This blessing is known to help with childbirth so many will walk the stairs to Dogwood Castle to give birth on the top of the mountain.

Pillar of Celestium and Nether
Located in the port town of Altarda this pillar of solid bedrock reaches from the bottom of our world and continues into the Celestial realms above. It is unknown who are what created this pillar, but it is considered a holy site of all deities not just Lady Cynosure. Those who travel to take in its splendor are respected by Lady Cynosure and blessed.

The Races
Celestials are the dominate race of The Holy Land and have many different physical traits. One becomes a Celestial after an extended period of practicing the teachings of the Celestium Court.

Slime are the alchemical race that dwell in the dungeons under the Holy Dogwood Mountains some are highly intelligent and considered citizens while some are but mere servants of the Lunam Houses

The Lia are a native, local race, and are mollusciod in nature.

Magic
As the home of Dogwood Castle a leading school of the arcane arts, magic is common place and many citizens are well versed. The weapon of choice for Heliolunams is the Celestium Staff and Shield allowing for speedy casting of spells.

History
The history of Holy Heliolunam Celestium.

Founding
The nation of Holy Heliolunam Celestium was founded when the tribes of the helio made peace with the tribes of the lunam. Together the Helio's and Lunam's gave their gratitude to the religion of Celestium and her lady Cynosure.