Aeron Prime

Sector 111
Aeron System (System 47409)
Aeron Prime (Grid 97): The homeworld of the Aeronii. A pelagic planet, the ancient Altian colonists who became the Aeronii colonized the millions of islands on Aeron Prime, named for the Celtic god of war. They developed biological traits and techniques to survive under the sea. The ancient Aeronii built nation-states and empires on both the islands and underwater in sprawling cities formed from fast-growing coral. The limited terrestrial resources led to scientific breakthroughs. The semi-aquatic Aeronii are connected with the sea making them natural environmentalists. Aeronii art expresses fluidity and interconnected ideas. Aeronii poetry is known for its lyrical cohesion and its intellectual depth.

Aeron Prime's major cities (the Seven Jewels) include:
Aeris: The only fully terrestrial major city and Aeron Prime's largest is located near the ruins of an early Altian colonial landing site, the sacred Tomb of the Lost. Patron city of the planets Riven and Myst.
The Marshal's Palace, the Great Aeronii Conclave and the Aeronii Fleet Headquarters are located in the city, making it the de facto capital of the Aeronii.

Lorthaen: The military headquarters of Aeron Prime. Lorthaen Academy trains Aeronii's military officers.
In the history of the ancient Aeronii, the rivalry between the militant Lorthaen Empire and the aristocratic Aerisii Empire dictate the course of the planet's strife. The parity kept the two city-states rivals until the Tir Haeronii Rebellion succeeded is weakening the Lorthaens. Patron city of the planets Mon Calamari and Taer Lorthaen.

Traellia: The semi-aquatic industrial heart of Aeron Prime is rich with resources. In the history of the ancient Aeronii, Traellia supplied a great deal of the raw minerals and materials for weapons manufacture at Lorthaen and technology development at Aeris and Tir Haeron.
Traelli's major trading partners were the Lorthaens and Aerisii, although the city supported the Tir Haeronii Rebellion against the Lorthaens, breaking millennia of tradition of supporting the Lorthaen faction against Aeris. Patron city of the planet Hephaestus.

Raeynard: The major Aeron Prime art colony, located just south of the equator. Raeynard has been home to the greatest Aeronii poets, writers, artists, and architects. In most of the ancient wars, the city supported their patrons in Aeris.
Patron city of the planet Kalapis.

Raethoya, located at the center of an ancient trade post, Raethoya is now the main starport and trade city. The city switched sides between Aeris and Loerthaen, depending on trade and commcercial concerns. Patron city of the planet Biscardis.

Maethos Anon: The submarine capital city of one of the smallest major nation states located between the empires of Aeris, Traellia and Lorthaen, Maethos Anon struggled to maintain its sovereignty in Aeron Prime's turbulent early history. Maethos Anon developed an extensive espionage network that made it one of the most politically powerful states on the planet. Maethos Anon’s diplomatic corps and Waer Jaedi’s monks later helped pacify the planet and unify the Aeronii. Patron city of the planet Reoq Bax.

Tir Haeron: A former satellite state of the Lorthaen Empire, the Tir Haeronii were intellectuals and scientist whose rebellion led to a spirit of anti-authoritarianism and experimentation. Patron city of the planet Ixia.
The success of the Tir Haeronii rebels against Lorthaen broke the Lorthaens' hegemony, leading to a gradual rise of Aeris and the eventual pan-Aeronii peace brokered by Waer Jeadi and Maethos Anon.

Although not one of the Seven Jewels, Waer Jaedi, is the religious holy city of Aeron Prime built on the ruins of the first Altian colony on Aeron Prime, and is mentioned as the eighth great city of Aeron Prime.
Waer Jaedi remained neutral and independent throughout Aeronii history. The city served as a meeting ground for the planet’s warring factions. Patron city of the planet Calphi Bax.
The monastic tradition of the Waer Jaedi permeated Aeronii culture. The Waer Jaedi faith is the only one with significant numbers off Aeron Prime, as the city sends its monks to training monasteries on world throughout Aeronii space and its master monks to serve communities on its colonies.

Other sites include:
The Tomb of the Lost: The only Altian colony ship that did not successfully land but instead crashed into the surface of Aeron Prime near where the city of Aeris was founded. According to legend, the survivors felt the were chosen to survive on their new world despite all the odds, leading to a gradual rejection of traditional Altian mythology and the formulation of the existenial atheism particular to all Aeronii religions.

Island City: The deepest city on Aeron Prime serves as the primary geothermic power station for the planet. The bottom sections of the city reach into the deepest trench on Aeron Prime, more than 2 kilometers beneath the surface. The upper reaches of the city break the surface and rise almost a kilometer above the Raenon Sea, south of Raethoya.

Caeroni: A floating city that orbits the equator. Caeroni serves as an intermediary spaceport. Due to the stunning views of the surface, Aeronii diplomats and politicians use the city to entertain foreign diplomats and visitors.