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THE DISTRICTS OF DOMUM.

Domum is the capital of Calcom and the main city of the realm. It hosts many districts that each have their own purpose.

The main district of Domum is Sanctus, the religious district. Scattered across this area are various temples for the gods ( minus Mortem and her children ). Each god has their own temple where their patrons leave offerings in, usually left at the foot of the statues. Inside there are also scriptures telling the origins of the gods. It’s a holy place for the people, and it isn’t uncommon for those in need to seek sanctuary here.

The second district is Ludum, the event district. Here is where the colosseum is. Sporting events ( such as horse races, track, wrestling, ball games ) are hosted here along with festivals. Even parties are held here.

The third district is the housing district Vivet. Here are apartment complexes and houses. Those who live in the city live here. There are also shelters for refugees here. When Sciptmnes had formed an alliance with Odin, she constructed temporary homes for Asgardians to stay when they came for trading goods.

The fourth district is Ingenii, the education district. Schools for the people were put up here by the order of Cerebum. Education is free for all here, it doesn’t matter one's class. History, mathematics, the arts, literature, and more are taught here. Several libraries and museums are also here.

The fifth district is located on the end of the city, it’s far from the trail that leads to Caelum. This district is called Malum, and is considered the district forgotten by the gods. There is one temple located here, and it’s for Mortem and her children. The district itself is only active at night, and is where those who don’t follow Sciptmnes law live. It’s the unsafest district, crime is high here, and it’s home to those corrupted by evil. Inside Mortem’s temple there is a door that leads to Inferos, but it could only be opened by the keys held by the gods and their messengers. Beneath Malum is the underground city called Infra. Those who live in Malum go here during the day and continue to carry out their will.

The sixth district is Iustitia, the court district. Here is where justice is served. Various courthouses are spotted about the district along with jails. The main courthouse is called “The House of Iuris”, this is the courthouse of the gods. Important laws are passed here, and Sciptmnes is the judge of cases here while the other gods are the jury. The only time crimes are taken care of is if it’s a crime against Orbis and it’s people. Peace treaties between other realms are also signed here.

The seventh district is Sepulcrum. This area holds temples for the dead and is used as the final resting place for the Civium. There is one temple here and it’s for the God of the Deceased, Dux. Dux overlooks travel from the land of the living to the land of the dead. Family of those who passed leave offerings at the temple as payment for Dux to carry their lost ones to Inferos.

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OCEANUM, THE WATERLANDS:

Oceanum is located on the coastal line. The homes there are literally built up from the sea. Docks act as sidewalks and streets, and the most common way to get around is by boats or swimming. The only goods from here are fish, unless one wants to take a boat out to the Insulae, a collection of islands. The main island is Ecclesia, a holy island. Located here is one large temple for all the gods, expect Mortem and her children. The second island is Terra, fruit is harvested here. And the final island is Pecus, docile wildlife live here. They’re commonly taken off the island to be pets. The patron gods of Oceanum are Tempestas and her daughter Meridionalis.

PATRIAM, THE FARMLANDS:

Patriam is the farming land. Cotton, rice, pulses, wheat, vegetables, and oil crops are collected here. Petra is the patron god of Patriam, there is a temple for him located here. Offerings are constantly left for him and farmers pray to him for good harvests. Petra commonly visits Patriam to assist the farmers with their tasks.

SILVA, THE WOODLANDS:

Silva is home to hunters and gatherers. It’s the forest area, on the edge of the woods are cabins for the hunters and gatherers. Most of the city’s meat and fur is collected here. Silva is also home to the Lignum trees, which are deep in the woods. The trees can be seen from the edge of the city since they’re over one hundred feet tall. The trees are known for how strong their bark is and the sap it creates. Suffido sap is used for many things, such as treating and bandaging wounds, used in tea as a healing remedy, and waterproof seaming for houses and boats. It’s one of the most in demand exports from Silva. The wood from the Lignum trees is highly useful too, it’s lumber is used to build houses, boats, weapons, and furniture. The wood itself is the strongest wood found in all of Orbis. Much like Patriam, Petra is one of the patron gods of the area, the second is Amare. The two of them each have a temple here. Amare taught the people of Silva how to work with the wildlife and tame them while Petra taught them how to work with the forest for their benefit.

FRIGUS, THE ICELANDS:

Located far north on the mainland, Frigus is home to freezing temperatures, storms, the Pulchritudo flower, Geilda ice, and animal life. The most popular export that Frigus has is its Geilda ice. The ice doesn’t melt in even the hottest of temperatures and is used to transport meat and fish when being exported, it’s also used to create weapons and it isn’t uncommon for people to use this ice and Lignum wood to create swords, spears, arrows, and more. The ice has also been used to make sculptures of the gods and other historical figures of Orbis. Scripting tablets are also made from this ice. In Frigus there are several holy temples, but the biggest one is for the Goddess of the Storm, Tempestas. She’s the patron goddess of the icelands and oversees the weather in the area along with her son Septentrionalis, who’s the God of the North Winds. Another common export for Frigus is their animal hides and fur. The animals up there are known for having incredibly soft and thick fur, along with their hides having many uses, such as making bags, instruments, and clothing.

CALIDI, THE DESERTLANDS:

Located west of Domum, Calidi is the desert area of the realm, yet the city life is bustling. It’s main export is gold, silver, gems, various stones, glass, wine, and spices. The area is very big on theatrics and performance. Floats, costumes, and instruments for the festivals are made here. There’s almost always social events taking place in Calidi. Like Frigus, there is one temple here for all the gods, yet there are several shrines around the city for Occidens, the Goddess of the West Wind and Cerebum.

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PRESENTING CEREBUM, THE GODDESS OF KNOWLEDGE. also known for being the goddess of prophecy, literature, wisdom, magic, and language.

Cerebum is the fourth god created by the founding goddess Sciptmnes. Much like her siblings, she was made created by the Founder combining stars from the night sky, dirt from Calcom, and water from the sea. When Cerebum’s body was done, Sciptmnes breathed life into her. Unlike her siblings, when she had awoken she already knew what her duty was, to inform the people and the gods of what was going to happen in the future and to share the realm’s history.

It’s no understatement to say that Cerebum is the smartest of the gods ( excluding Sciptmnes ) and is commonly sought after from others when they’re in need of advice. She doesn’t mind it though, she enjoys sharing what she knows with others. It’s not out of the ordinary to catch Cerebum down on Calcom telling people stories of realm’s origin or even teaching the children.

Cerebum is highly diplomatic and takes after her mother more than the rest of her siblings do. When Sciptmnes is forming relations with other realms, Cerebum is always present writing down the agreements they come to and using the meeting as a learning experiance. When Sciptmnes isn’t available for these meetings, Cerebum will attend in her place.

Out of all her siblings, Cerebum is closest to Amare. It was Cerebum that taught Amare how to treat the people and the realm’s customs. She taught Amare the dialects, the dances, the religious methods, and more. The two are really close and Cerebum considers Amare to be her bestfriend.