A city in the sky, visible from Edyrea, where the gods live.
Details
No one on Edyrea seriously doubts Elysium’s existence, since it can be seen in the sky (e00 00:22). It is home to the Transcendents, who conquered it from its original inhabitants — primordial, angel- and seraphim-like beings — after clearing the surface of Edyrea of monsters (e00 01:59).
Elysium contains the Plane of Order, a primordial domain of law and order, and is associated with the Shadowlands, its mirror dimension (see Essence and Souls) (e00 01:57).
A tower built by Rimthurghast and Rhea connects Edyrea to Elysium; in theory, any mortal could climb it and become a Transcendent, though the Transcendents quietly work to prevent this (e00 02:01). Climbing the tower and completing its challenges grants immortality, living in Elysium forever (e05 00:56, e05 00:56). Caspian calls the tower a lie to keep everyone in order: when was the last time someone ascended? Elysium has no reason to take anybody (e05 00:52, e05 00:55, e05 00:55).
Many beings more powerful than even Gabriel Landaluce live in Elysium and are involved in the everyday of Edyrea; temples worship them, and worshipers get real benefits in trade for being stewarded into whatever afterlife they choose (e05 00:15, e05 00:15, e05 00:15).
Relationships
- The Transcendents — the gods who live in Elysium.
- Edyrea — visible from and connected to Elysium via the tower.
- Essence and Souls — for the Shadowlands and Plane of Order.
Episode history
- e00 (00:22) — introduced; expanded with origin and the ascension tower (01:57–02:01).
- e05 (00:52) — Caspian calls the tower a lie; ascending grants immortality.