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The city of [[Celest]] was built by the [[merian|merians]] on an [[Spectre Isle|island]] in the [[Crystal Sea]] in the aftermath of the [[Vernal Wars]]. It acted as the capital city of the [[Holy Celestine Empire]], which spanned the entire [[Basin of Life]] and had many protectorates, including [[Magnagora]], [[Gaudiguch]], and [[Hallifax]]. The [[Aquamancers]] were founded here, and when the mages of Celest discovered the Cosmic Plane of [[Celestia]], the [[Celestines]] were formed to act as its guardians.

Together, the Aquamancers and Celestines created [[the Pool of Stars]] - a fount of liquid power that could be drawn upon by everyone, regardless of magic or cosmic ability. The Pool was the first [[:Category:Nexuses of Power|Nexus of Power]] and to defend it, the Empire formed a legion of warriors known as the [[Paladins]].

Its most notable ruler was [[Emperor Ladantine VII]], who initiated [[Project Cosmic Hope]] and was responsible for unleashing [[the Taint]] upon [[Lusternia]]. When he was corrupted by the taint and became one of the undead, he led an army to battle against his own daughter, [[Princess Marilynth]], for control of [[the Pool of Stars]]. Marilynth used the Pool of Stars to become a [[:Category:Vernal Gods|Vernal God]], and then destroyed the Pool so that her father could not exploit its power. This decision ended the [[Taint Wars]] but decimated the city of Celest, bringing about the downfall of the Empire.

Years later, the city of [[New Celest]] was built to the west of the site of the original city, on the shores of the [[Inner Sea]].

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