Cael Arkanis is the jewel of the Arkanis Imperium, the throne world from which the Imperator rules and the empire projects its power across the stars. A planet of diverse landscapes, it boasts lush forests, towering mountains, and expansive plains, providing both natural beauty and strategic resources. Numerous towns and cities dot the world, but none rival the sprawling capital, Atoria, in size, influence, or grandeur.
Notable Locations on Cael Arkanis:
Atoria: The imperial capital and central hub of politics, commerce, and culture. Its streets are a mix of arcane energy channels, Psionica-powered machinery, and grand plazas. Atoria hosts the Imperial Palace, Royal Knight Headquarters, and Mazawey Industries Headquarters, among other significant sites.
Cael Arkanis Royal Academy: A vast, isolated institution located in the wilderness of Cael Arkanis. The Royal Academy is dedicated to training Stellar Knights, Psi-casters, and officers. Its remote location ensures security and secrecy, allowing recruits to undergo rigorous programs in combat, strategy, and arcane mastery without outside interference. The academy consists of several large buildings, each housing distinct groups of students or staff, and is considered the pinnacle of Imperial education and training.
The city of Atoria is the beating heart of the Arkanis Imperium, serving as the central hub of politics, commerce, culture, and technological innovation. Its streets are a mix of arcane energy channels, and grand plazas, reflecting the empire’s mastery of both technology and magic. Atoria is the site of diplomatic meetings, military planning, and the empire’s bustling marketplace, where artisans, merchants, and nobles mingle amid the city’s imposing architecture.
Notable Locations:
Imperial Palace: Standing at the city’s center, the Imperial Palace is a massive darksteel structure with red marble trim, its spires reaching skyward as a symbol of the Imperium’s power. The palace serves as the official residence of the Imperator, and its halls are filled with offices, ceremonial chambers, and secure quarters for the royal family. Outside, a colossal statue of the Imperator towers over the palace grounds, exuding authority and dominance. Patrols of Stellar Knights and Imperial soldiers maintain constant vigilance, ensuring the security of the seat of power.
Royal Knight Headquarters: The central base for the Stellar Knights, this fortress-like structure is a hive of activity, training, strategy, and administration. It serves as the operational heart for the Imperium’s elite warriors, housing barracks, training grounds, and tactical planning chambers.
Mazawey Industries Headquarters: This towering building is the hub of Mazawey Ind., the company responsible for the creation of Stellar Knight weaponry, armor, and gear. The lower floors function as a specialized shop, catering almost exclusively to Stellar Knights, while the upper levels contain offices, laboratories, and manufacturing facilities. Occasionally, gear is sold under the table to those who know the right connections, though prices are exorbitant.
Atoria is a city of order, prestige, and power, reflecting the values of the Imperium itself. Citizens and visitors alike move through grand boulevards and arcane-lit streets, surrounded by statues, monuments, and architectural marvels celebrating the empire and the Storm Sovereign. Markets bustle with traders and craftsmen, while academies and training halls ensure that the next generation of officers, Psi-casters, and Stellar Knights is raised to uphold the Imperium’s ideals.
Despite its grandeur, Atoria is also a city of constant vigilance. The presence of armed guards, patrols of Stellar Knights, and watchtowers reminds citizens that the Imperium’s power is absolute—and that rebellion, dissent, or weakness will not be tolerated. The city’s citizens are fiercely loyal and proud, understanding that they live at the center of an empire that stretches across countless star systems.
Cael Arkanis and Atoria together serve as a symbol of human supremacy, divine favor, and military might, reflecting the ideals of the Arkanis Imperium and the will of the Storm Sovereign. Every tower, plaza, and monument reminds all who enter the city that the Imperium is absolute, powerful, and eternal.