Aegis - The Silver Moon
Ania stood there before the Glass Gates of Aegis Prime. Stern eyes looked upon the Elf as she approached with a tentative stride. She had in her possession a Silver Seal, which meant she could pass freely. But a gallery of Angels and Devils flanking her path menacingly did little to ease her steps. Passing through the precipice she paused, awestruck by the sight of the Great City in the Clouds. Alien structures of glass and crystal, mixed with foreign stones and steel, weaved into flowing shapes. Tall growths that seemed like trees grew in circular helixes, with softly glowing canopies of seemingly sentient stalks and brushes.
Aegis
Description
The silver moon’s surface is pristine and precise. Every stone has a predetermined place. Crystal spires dot the landscape as if scripted by a divine architect. Every aspect of the moon is perfectly ordered and structured. It is a realm of perfect law and order.
The Great Spires of clear crystal line the horizon, a deep blue sliver against the black void above. Far in the heavens above lies Myrth, a bright and vibrant contrast to the white sands at your feet.
The Silver Moon is a strange land bound by strange laws. The surface is dominated by great stretches of white sand. Windless skies keeps it constant and nearly perfectly flat. Every piece of natural growth seems calculated, and sculpted according to a predetermined pattern. Great crystals spire parallel into the sky, “growing” naturally to form perfect caverns where the native creatures live.
Everything has a purpose on Aegis, and nothing is left to chance.
Laws of the Cosmos
Section titled “Laws of the Cosmos”Aegis in built on the concept of Law, and the application of law forms part of the cosmic substance of the plane itself. It drives all action with a justifiable and appropriate reaction according to the cosmic laws written down in the Central, Spire Temple of Aegis Prime. There are thousands of laws and bylaws written into the stone tablets that form its foundation. But most important are the laws concerning mortals of Myrth and beyond.
Dominus Stasis Angelicae
Section titled “Dominus Stasis Angelicae”The noble houses of Aegis rule by divine right. Their influence derived from a series of hundreds of laws that govern the society of Aegis. Their council and ruling body is known as the Dominus Stasis Angelicae. Its leader, the Divine Magistrate, is the highest authority in the realm. Functionally, the council can be seen as a Federal Monarchy, with each house having a seat at the table, yet ruled by a supreme leader.
Laws of Transvergeance
Section titled “Laws of Transvergeance”Laws pertaining the the travel between realms for Outsiders are captured into a set of Laws known as the Laws of Transvereange. It states that no outsider may travel to the material realm without a host or anchor in place, sourced by a native of the plane. It also states the rules for travel into Tartarus and the rules of engagement should any Noxians or mortals be encountered there.
Laws of Arbitration
Section titled “Laws of Arbitration”Mortals may only enter the realm of Aegis if they possess an invitation in the form of a Silver Seal. These can only be created by the Noble Houses of Aegis and its sole purpose is to bring a mortal to the Courts of Aegis Prime for a cosmic ruling of some kind. Anyone discovered in the Otherworlds withouth a Silver Seal are to be arrested and held for trial - a process that can often take years.
Features
Section titled “Features”Aegis Prime
Section titled “Aegis Prime”Aegis Prime
The capital city of Aegis. A sprawling metropolis of glass and crystal, mixed with foreign stones and steel. It is the seat of power and law of the realm. Towering over the vast fields of white, its central spire houses the Silver Court, parliament of the Dimensional Beings and central seat of all Cosmic Law. It serves as the homestead of Martivir, the Dragon Lord of All Justice.
Houses of Nobility
Section titled “Houses of Nobility”| House | Description | Lineage |
|---|---|---|
| House Hannos | The current monarch of Aegis. Known as the Watchers of Angelicae, the House of Hannos is the most influential noble house, headed by the patriarch of the Hannos familia. Both angels and fiends make up their ranks. | Angelic |
| House Michae | Known as the Seven Suns, the House of Michae serve the needs of their patron god, Lord Aster. Believed to be born of the Sun god himself, the seven Angelic brothers Afriel, Azrael, Cassius, Garbriel, Nathaniel, Raphael, Zachariel rule the house together. | Angelic |
| House Mephisto | The charismatic Lord Mephistopheles has persuaded many to join his house and they serve him loyally. His powers and influence is great in Aegis prime. His calculated intelligence and tactical acumen has him positioned as the commander of the Aegissian Armies. | Fiendish |
| House Black Asmon | Lord Asmodeus, adopted son of The Dark Lord Assador, oversees his father’s interests in the political scene of the Dominus Stasis Angelicae. It is said that Asmodeus was shown a glimpse of the secrets from the Void, giving him otherworldly insight into the minds of others, strengthening his control over his house and the court. | Fiendish |
Otherworldly Gates
Section titled “Otherworldly Gates”The laws of the cosmos and that of magic converge on Aegis, and as such many natural planar gates can be found on the Silver moon. They lead all places in the cosmos, serving as a hub of planar travel that is strictly controlled by the Dominus - enforcing the Laws of Transvergeance.