Celestion: Shade Realm Level 7
Known as one of the “Five Havens”, Celestion is a Realm ruled by the most powerful Purity Mages known among Shade Mage society. It is a realm that glistens with high ivory towers, strong alabaster castles, angelic patrols fill the skies and fonts of refreshing fountains dot the manicured lawns, hedges and groves of this exalted Realm. Upon entering this Realm, one finds themselves in a luxurious room with self-refilling bowls of food and refreshment, and a bed that grants maximum invigoration. After you are rested and content, you are brought forth by a Royal Guard to be presented with your business, which you were surely invited for in this wondrous place where order is a key virtue…
You may be brought forth to a simple judge or bishop in plain white robes with simple embroidery…or be directed to the inner sanctum, where resides the Trinitus en Vicarium. There stand three powerful Shade Mages representing Light, Order and Protection who weigh requests and levy judgements.
The Trinitus en Vicarium are headed by Helius the Vicarius di Lux, Pietus the Vicarius di Ordos, and Haestra the Vicarius di Phalanx. Helius sits in the center unmasked, while Pietus sits to his left and Haetra to his right, both masked in ivory with golden trim.
Haestra commands the angelic legions, their patrols and shields the Realm with Protection spells, Pietus commands the ground legions and dictates the protocols of arrival, entry, departure and if necessary, capture within the Realm. Helius commands the very light of the Realm and it’s restorative properties. All who live on Celestion maintain the power and vitality of their youth so long as they tarry upon Celestion of their own free will.
Celestion is powered by the refreshment of its inhabitants. The more the Realm grants relief and succor to those upon it and especially it’s visitors, the more Shade it generates to provide those abilities. While this may seem like an infinite loop of power, it is in fact a delicate balance that requires constant maintenance. As such Pietus has enacted a powerful enchantment that expels any being who tries to Syphon from the Realm with impunity. If a Shade Mage dares to try to syphon any Shade from Celestion, they are immediately ejected from the Realm. Where they end up, only The Shade will know.