𝐒𝐘𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐌 𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐕𝐄: ISOL KYEM

[ ee-soul kai-em ]

NAME: Isol Kyem.

CAPITAL: Ílios.

LOCATION: (Outer) Mid Rim Territories.

POPULATION: 9.8 billion (87% human, 13% other).

LANGUAGES: Basic, Kyemi.

SOCIETY TYPE: Patriarchal.

FORM OF GOVERNMENT: Zsardom and High Council.

HEAD OF GOVERNMENT: The Sunborn House of Solntsé.

REIGNING MONARCH: Zsar Ocaius LXV (Sorel Solntsé).

CURRENT HIGH COUNCILMEN: Zsar Ocaius LXV (Ílios), Giuliano Vortez (Corsica), Amos Moran (Vento Fero), Sozin Verendus (Moíra), Rodor Josc (Helorus Vale), Danyao Rai (Ithaca), Dei Zolvio (Thessalon), Leizo Yoharé (Ostia), Koa Isêc (Selenderis), Leithan Ové (Elefthería), Ira Cailan (Corinth), Moses Alvé (Brechfa) and Evoric Salvinori (Vidonissa).

GEOGRAPHY: Isol Kyem is an island system with thirteen heavily populated, distinctive islands—Ílios, Thessalon, Corinth, Ostia, Vento Fero, Helorus Vale, Vidonissa, Corsica, Selenderis, Elefthería, Ithaca, Moíra and Brechfa—as well as a multitude of smaller, more desolate isles—Ilmestys, Astéri, Éllinas, etc. Architecture consists of white-washed walls, golden rooftops (domed or otherwise) and stained glass windows. Wildflowers and greenery cover every piece of land buildings, fountains and cobblestone streets do not touch. All islands are connected by one giant ocean called the Starsea, given its name due to the small bioluminescent creatures that gather along the shore every night; all beaches are lined with snow-white sand and multicolored shells.

FLORA: Midnight divines, lady luck, viollca rosas, prism rain, diamond dust wisteria, white phantom, sunneva blossom, solntsés orné, moon-petaled astras.

FAUNA: (Birds) Amethyst-backed erne, flame-faced firebird, Lyria's nightingale, white-winged stargazer, moon-white ocello. (Marine) deep sea leviathan, Siagloré, starbright seadragon. (Land) cockatrice, white stag, golden-tailed volk.

CLIMATE: Despite their year being broken up into the typical seasons, there is very little change between them. Mid-spring to early fall is blazing hot while mid-fall to early spring is considerably cooler, but still very warm. Nights, however, are much cooler than the days. Being a tropical climate, they are prone to storms blowing in from the sea, sometimes severe (many years ago, a great portion of Ostia was leveled from the winds of a tropical storm).

RESOURCES: Star shards (mined from underwater caverns; a power source for all things), aereolium (a metal durable enough to resist/withstand the strike of a lightsaber; the strength of it is beaten only by beskar).

INTERGALACTIC TRANSPORT: Their spacecrafts are inspired by Barsoom's light ships from John Carter in appearance only.

RELIGION: The Fayth—belief in the god of creation and all other gods who serve him.

CAIM—god of creation, the Force and the Aether
JÓNA—deity of nature, the seasons and childbirth
*Sorin—deity of light and day
*Gaeon—deity of sea and storm
*Anankéa—deity of inevitability and prophecy
ABADDŌN—god of death and Chaos
THANA—deity of vengeance, destruction and hate
*Jerah—deity of the moon, night and darkness
*Mara—deity of fear and nightmare
*Vanitas—deity of anguish, vanity and envy
*Morena—deity of lamentation and grief
JAREKAI—god of war
ILYRIA—goddess of beauty and love
*Ozanna—deity of sanctuary and deliverance
*Svéara—deity of wisdom and battle strategy
*Lyria—deity of the arts (music, poetry, dance, etc)
*Asrai—deity of  the hunt and harvest

CULTURE: The arts—literature, painting, dance, etc—have long been the cynosure of Kyemi culture and one among the many things they're most proud of. The Basilika Baleto (The Royal Ballet) and the Basilika Museo are two of the most high profile locations in the entire planet, located in the capital and often gain much traction from off-worlders. Architecture, to the Kyemi people, is also considered a form of art and when something is being built, the process of design is a long and exhausting one because they can be a little too obsessed with perfection at times, especially where the valued arts are concerned. Isol Kyem is home to a number of customs that can be found all around the galaxy, such as the immeasurable importance of family honor being maintained (especially in families of high prominence), dressing neatly to present oneself respectfully, guests being unable to eat before the host takes the first bite, and maintaining eye contact in conversation as a sign of respect. A few that are scattered here and there, but not as common include: wedding bands being worn on the right hand as opposed to the left, a reigning monarch takes a new name upon ascending, and a multitude of festivals (such as Festa dei Zvéla, or Festival of Stars). Others that aren't so commonplace, however, are more centered around the royal family. For the next reigning monarch, a baptism is held rather than a traditional coronation; just before the break of dawn, they are lowered into the water at Baié dei Glorioza Solntses (Cove of Glorious Sun) and brought back up just as the sun peaks over the horizon, which is meant to be symbolic of the dawn of a new era. Mirroring this, a deceased monarch is laid to rest at Baié dei Cemitaro (Graveyard Cove), where their bodies are lowered into the water at sunset to symbolize the end of their era.

MYTHOLOGY: It is said that Caim created all things from sun fire, supernovas and the greater power of the Force; the first humanoid inhabitant of Isol Kyem, created after the flora and fauna, was a male (since the first woman was created days after, this solidified the belief that men were superior to women and therefore, the patriarchal society was born). Isol Kyem is home to a plethora of myths and fables, but the most famous of them all was the love story of Hellene and Jerah (the mortal daughter of a king, who would become the guardian spirit of the sun, and the deity of night and darkness).

SUPERSTITIONS: Whenever the island gets hit with a storm, they fear it to be an omen of misfortune—a warning from Gaeon himself. No one is to wander the woodlands late at night, for legends of the draoca say these vile night spirits will lead you to your doom. (More to be added)

INSPIRATION: The system of Isol Kyem and all its islands were inspired by the white cities of Italy; Santorini, Greece; Scala ad Caelum from Kingdom Hearts III; the Destiny Islands from Kingdom Hearts; and Hollow Bastion/Radiant Garden from Kingdom hearts. Elements of government and culture were inspired in part by Russia.

SYSTEM ARCHIVE: COMPLETE

AUTHOR'S NOTE | Let me just say how proud I am of this world??? Visually I didn't change a whole lot from the inspiration material, but all the elements that tie this world together have taken two years to create and I'm just really happy with the way this turned out. I've added some pictures of the video game worlds that inspired Isol Kyem which, mostly, was Scala ad Caelum from Kingdom Hearts III—this is undoubtedly one of the coolest and most stunning original worlds I've ever seen in a game; too bad we didn't get to actually explore it until Re:Mind came out lol. The other two that have some elements in this world are Hollow Bastion, Radiant Garden and the Destiny Islands.