Letter from Diaprepes
Location: Doma of Diaprepes
I have fashioned the devices as crowns so that each ruler of the three Sister Realms could use them to control others. Persephone, Hades, and father would be unstoppable!
Musings on Ampheres
Location: Doma of Ampheres
Historian of Nobility
Cycle 9.333
"Ampheres was the fire, certainly, but then his daughter was his hearth. So long as she stood at his side, this Doma would be a place of warmth, and even love."
Consus’ Shroud of Eden
Location: The Consus Archive
Historian of Technology
Cycle 9.338
While Hephaistos was a master of forging instruments of war, his apprentice, Consus, proved himself equally capable of creating instruments of life. It was during the War of Unification where the scientist met bloodshed with innovation.
In the face of an ever-rising death toll, he worked obsessively to create a device which could restore bodies devastated by war to their previously-healthy state. He eventually succeeded in creating a prototype, and as he approached the end of his natural life, he uploaded his consciousness into the new device.
Unable to communicate with the outside world, however, he and the prototype disappeared into obscurity for centuries. Many failed attempts were made by fellow Isu scientists to replicate Consus’ invention.
During the previous cycle, rumors surfaced about the discovery of Consus’ original prototype, but evidence of this discovery has yet to be revealed.
A Tale of Brothers
Location: The Consus Archive
Cycle 18.192. Archivist's note: This is my personal account of the familial relationships connected to the Dikastes Basileus. For the official statement, reference Codex statement 905.107.
For those who exist past this cycle's destruction, take these words as a warning.
My official document will read that Hades, brother to Poseidon, is a mastermind of leadership. On the contrary. His immaturity should bar him from any realm above his underworld. Matters unique to the Isu don't concern him, for in his realm, the quality of blood his subordinates have are inconsequential. The word "progress" means as much to him as the dirt on his sandal. Other than a love of games of chance, Poseidon and Hades are opposites.
However, they do share common ground on one subject: Zeus. Their other brother, golden child atop Mount Olympos, has been a taboo topic for more cycles than have been recorded. If the brothers had it their way, their brood would have stopped at two. One myth tells of a time Zeus came to Atlantis personally to reprimand his brother. As soon as he left, Poseidon destroyed the cycle just to get his stench out of the air. That is truly bad blood.
Musings on Gadiros
Location: Doma of Gadiros
Isu General
"In the opulence of this Doma, our dear Archon, Gadiros, learned a new way to skin a human, so to speak: The weak do not need fear to be obedient. Awe alone would do. And who better than Gadiros to deliver?"
Duty of the Dikastes
Location: Palace of Poseidon
Poseidon, the Trident King, has decreed these rules be followed without discretion throughout Atlantis.
I. Rulings made by the Dikastes must be followed.
II. The Dikastes will act as impartial judge, and has authority over all expect the Dikastes Bisileus.
III. Isu experimentation is prohibited on all humans, and the Dikastes will see to its adherence.
IV. Matters of Isu and human] concern must be considered without bias.
V: All judgments made by the Dikastes will directly influence the cycle's success.
Musings on Evaimon
Location: Doma of Evaimon
Historian of Nobility
Cycle 9.334
"Mounted upon Evaimon's wall was the head of a beast in mid-howl. He called it a wolf, though I'd seen nothing like it. A new creation, perhaps?"
Barriers erected in Atlantis
Location: Garden of Kymopoleia
All experiment chambers are barred from human access. Security gateways have been erected, ensuring only Isu can pass through their doors.
Persephone on the Great Dikastes
Location: The Tinia Archive
Another day in paradise. No blade of grass out of place. No flower petal off shade. Not a single cloud in sight. Most importantly, not a trace of my "husband". I could almost forget I'm trapped. I've gilded each bar of my cage and filled it with only the most worthy of souls. Except... that one. Is it an intruder? Not in Elysium.
You don't belong here.
Hades on the Great Dikastes
Location: The Tinia Archive
Ros... can't be dead. That dog was the last thing my queen and I truly shared. Oh, Ros. You were most loyal to her but... I loved you, too. How dare the Keeper value human life over yours?
But I have no time to mourn. It's time to face your killer. And I'll be hanged if she sees me cry.
Mneseas’ Musings
Location: Fortified Doma of Mneseas
Mneseas
"Poseidon's hubris has cursed us, as have the cycles of this city. There are those who would bring true greatness to the Isu, and they are at the gates."
Isu Foreman's Musings
Location: Adamant Metallon
"The humans did the strangest thing when we placed the Metallon's mining machines with them. They began to sing. Sing! It has made harvesting ore almost pleasant."
Project Olympos. Clearance Required.
Location: Rebel farm southeast of the Fortified Doma of Autochthonos
Project Olympos Results 54.304
I. Human will proving difficult.
II. Current genetic combinations unstable.
III. Access Restricted. Project Olympos identification required to continue.
Musings on Juno's Expulsion
Location: Repository of Iris
Historian of Nobility
Cycle 9.332
"Only once the human threat was truly feared did Juno speak out against them. But behind the veil of her speech, hatred hid.
Mistrust of humans grew, and out of fear, Poseidon forbade Juno, her husband, and their few Isu followers from entering his shining city.
Though exile would not be enough, as they went from the Sister Realms back to Feyan, and to Saturn's open arms."
Atlas Sleeps Alone Tonight
Location: Doma of Atlas
Atlas’ Herald
Cycle 10.146
Atlas is a figure almost as respected as the king. It is in his halls that our grand city hosts travelers from afar.
Atlas is the master diplomat, juggling the needs of his father, his many brothers, and their many agendas. Should a dispute erupt between them, Atlas is the one who breaks the stalemate and reaches an amicable conclusion for all.
So how, then, has he managed to live his life alone? Is there no bride good enough to stand by his side?
