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The Olympian Underworld

Hades, Sometimes known as Erebus, Is the Olympian underworld and one of the 5 Hells in existence. It is ruled by the Olympian deity of the same name and primarily associated with Gloom, Despair and Danger. Much like the other hells, The majority of people in Hades are brought here due to belief, Place of Death, Circumstance and Actions. Residents of this realm are named Shades.

Hades is split into two regions, Tartarus and Asphodel. Tartarus is where the majority of Shades live, It is where the river, Styx and It's boatman, Charon, Are located. Many of the "heroes" that didn't make the cut for Elysium end up becoming very popular among the shades in Tartarus, Usually living in Shade City or alone in the fields. Beyond the mountain range that surrounds Tartarus is named "The Plains", A large and empty expanse of rock and ash. Only the shades that have committed the worst of atrocities are thrown there.

Asphodel is where some shades live, But is mostly where the monster races are normally placed. It is a large lake of Lava and Flame with islands scattered throughout the area, It is normally navigated by the boatman Phlegethos. Due to the multiple islands, Most consider the bits of lava as one giant river, Dubbed "The River, Lethe". The majority of islands in Asphodel are almost completely covered in large volcanic mountains and ancient ruins, Many have tried to make settlements in the region, Only to end up falling to a Bone Hydra or a similar danger.

Hades as a realm very much channels the ideas of "Absolution through Patience", But because there have only been one or two people in history that this has actually worked for, It's more of a nice motto rather than a guarantee.

Geography

At the edge of a ginormous ocean of lava, Hades is a realm filled with desaturated rock and dark mountain ranges. Dotted with large rivers made of Water and Flame, Occasional forests, greenery and steel towers.

Localized Phenomena

The realm is known for not really having weather, With the exception of a constant hot and humid breeze. Though it is known that very rarely, both Tartarus and Asphodel will have bouts of green rain, Which is known to give people a burning sensation.

Climate

Hades has this constant humid heat that is hard to avoid, If you're near the river Styx, It becomes much cooler.

Fauna & Flora

A lot of animals from the Prime Material Plane are known to appear here, Usually the souls of lost pets and the like. The rule normally is that, An animal arrives in Hades if it's named or if it developed a special bond with someone.

Tourism

Palace of Hades. A large, fancy palace that acts as the home and main office of Lord Hades. Many of his workers also live or spend the majority of their time there, It sits on top of a large mountain range and has a view allowing Hades to see all of Asphodel from his desk and most of Tartarus from a balcony in the back. This is where every shade has to go after first arriving to gain their Spectral Identification for the rest of their visit.
The Elysian Gate. A giant golden tower that holds the portal to Elysium within it. It is guarded by a camp of Elysian Cystari and a giant green dragon named Arrka.
The Erethen Gate. A large black metal structure built halfway inside of a mountain, It holds the gateway leading to Persephone's Portal in Olympus. It is guarded by a giant three-headed dog named Cerberus.
Shade City. A ginormous city where the majority of shades reside. It is home to many activities, But none as popular as it's arena. Nicknamed "The Arena of the Gods", It is a large gladiatorial arena where shades compete in combat or sport to either win things, or for fun.
Aetios Vale. A forest that spans a good chunk of Tartarus, It is said to be cursed and shades that enter it never come back out.
City of Monsters. A large city that houses the shades of the "monster" races, Such as minotaur, gorgon, demonkin, etc.
Fortress of The Erinyes. A fortress located near the north of Tartarus, It is home to the fury sisters. This is where the shades that break the laws of Hades go for sentencing and punishment.
The Tree of Knowledge. A giant tree that is said to hold the secrets of the universe, To those willing to make a sacrifice. The All-Father once hung himself from the tree, Coming back to life after five or so days with most of what he wanted.

Mystic Fruit
Hades is known for having a magical connection to Pomegranates, Some say that they even originated in the realm. Pomegranates are said to give an innate power to whoever eats one and while this may or may not be true, There aren't a lot of people that have ever been able to prove it.
It is also said that after eaten, Pomegranates will intrinsically link the user to the realm, Making it literally impossible to escape.

Maps

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  Hades

Alternative Name(s)

Erebus

Type

Plane of Existence

Included Locations

• Aetios Vale
• Arrka's Lair
• Bone Hydra's Lair
• Charon's Magnificent Wares
• City of Monsters
• Cystari Base Camp
• Fortress of The Erinyes
• Ismaros Valley
• Kios' Arena
• Krulkadh
• Malachite Express
• New Arrivals Reception
• Palace of Hades
• Phlegethos' Wonderous Emporium & Boating Service
• Shade City
• Stygian Express Boating Co.
• The Elysian Gate
• The Erethen Gate
• The Fields of Tartarus
• The Olympian Tomb
• The River, Lethe
• The River, Styx
• The Tree of Knowledge
• Tomb of Nyx

Owner/Ruler

Hades

Additional Rulers/Owners

• Persephone

Characters in Location

• Arrka
• Phlegethos
• Snuve

Inhabiting Species

• Hopeseeker Tiefling {Hades}