Lunia

Lunia, the Silver Heaven, is the first and lowest layer of the plane of Mount Celestia. It is sometimes called the Silver Sea, after its great ocean.
Lunia is a large mountain-island sparsely covered with citadels of white stone, atop white cliffs, and with the palaces of minor deities. Visitors reported different architectural styles for these citadels. Some of the citadels are located on separate islands, some of which are miles long. Trading towns also dotted Lunia, and sea elves from the Material plane are commonly found engaged in trade there.
Some cosmologists consider Lunia something like a subsection of the greater mountain of Celestia; others consider it one of seven separate mountains that are all a part of a single mountain chain. In any case, to reach the next layer/mountain of Celestia, Mercuria, one has to first summit Lunia.
It is always night here, but the dark sky is full of silver stars collectively so bright that a moon is not needed to provide light, and the temperature is like that of a summer's night.
Most of the portal connections from other planes come into this layer. Some insisted that this is the only way to enter the greater plane. Most of those arriving by such a means fimd themselves plunging into a vast ocean of clean and fresh holy water, called the Silver Sea or the Silvery Sea, somewhere in the shallower waters near the shore. These waters are salt-free and pleasantly sweet and have the appearance of dark wine. The crashing of the waves on the shore in calm weather remind some of chimes or the tolling of bells. During stormy weather, the sound is like that of thunder.
The Silver Sea contain all manner of sea life, from schools of tiny silver fishes, to sea elves, dolphins, and celestial whales, to giant creatures of the deep. In calm weather, some of these creatures can be heard singing songs of praise toward the archons. Those who can not swim are quick to be rescued by the zoveri and led to shore—assuming that they are not a kind of creature harmed by holy water!
To reach Lunia with the plane shift spell, it requires a gold planar fork tuned to the note of D.

Government

The ruler of Lunia is Barachiel, one of the celestial paragons of the archons. He commands all of Celestia's forces against attacks on the sacred mountain, though these rarely occurred. He reigns from the Citadel of Stars.
Lunia is divided into 196 provinces, each with a throne archon serving as governor. These 196 thrones reported through the hierarchy up to Barachiel. The defense of Lunia is ensured by the host of hound archons.

Locations

The largest trading center of Lunia is known as Heart's Faith, located not far from a portal from the Outlands. It is built into the side of a cliff and is ruled by a powerful lammasu and his harem. The town has a central plaza that flooded at high tide to serve as a harbor for travelers.
Besides Heart's Faith, another well-known complex is the Fortress Eternal and Everlasting. Barachiel's palace, the Citadel of Stars, is located on the shore of the Silver Sea.
One of the castles found on the shore of Lunia is the home of an evil wizard trying to reform his ways. Castle Mahlhevik is built with full permission from the archons of Lunia.
Far out in the Silver Sea is found an abandoned tower known as the Tower of Fire. Powerful magic prevented anyone from flying to the tower; the only way to reach it seemed to be by water. The purpose of the tower is unknown, but the place is filled with an eerie blue fire that is very hot but caused no harm. The rooms of the tower seemed to shift and change without reason, though some claim that there is a yet-to-be-discovered pattern to this.

Realms

One of Tyr's domains, the Court, is located here.

Inhabitants

Besides the many varieties of sea creatures living in the Silver Sea, Lunia's primary inhabitants are the lantern archons, the petitioners of the deities of Celestia. Hound archons are also present in considerable numbers, as they have the two jobs of greeting guests to Lunia and keeping watch over the lanterns.

Alternative Name(s)

The Silver Heaven, The Silver Ocean

Location under

Mount Celestia

Included Locations

• Path of Glory

Owner/Ruler

Barachiel