Places by political strength:
1. Kephalos - Ipeira: Kephalos ‘Etherian (head, male declension)’ is the home of 4.8 million people and is the political house of the kingdom. Most laws and regulations originate from this city. Kephalos was chosen to be the political center is due to its convenient location of trade, political convenience and its history of its pre-development. Its status attracts Etherians, Caelots and Phosians to inhabit there, for those having governmental related careers. Although it is a bustling city, it still holds some of the oldest historical sites and ruins before Aetheria started to become cosmopolitan. The archaic ruins mounted on fairly flat hills and the plasma aurora that lights the nocturnal sky is the ideal place for sightseeing. A trip is not complete without a tour of the grandeur Kephalos has to offer.
2. Deuteros - Ipeira: Literally meaning ‘Second’ in Etherian, Deuteros is a bustling acropolis with 3.3 million people and the second most powerful in terms of governmental authority. Located near the Triskylos River, its parliament brings vigor and order to its nearby regions and its simultaneous character of fortitude and beauty creates a symbol to not only the kingdom of Etheria, but the entire Elements Universe.
3. Tritos - Argoronisa: Literally Etherian for third, it is located near the Χοβολή Πυρήνα ‘Chovoli Pyrina’ (Ember Core), it is one of the earliest settlements due to the core’s seemingly everlasting supply of free energy. This allows facilities such as electricity to be able to run through this city without much cost. This benefit makes it the third most powerful political city and the home to 2.3 million people to the present day. Its location allows one to travel to the Ipeira Island easily. Its relatively advanced city along with the beautiful white-blue luminescence from the Chovoli Pyrina makes it an excellent spot for sightseeing.
4. Tetartos - Etherpara: Moving away from Ergatokonia into the nautical region of Sfragida, it proudly holds the long southern island of Para, stretching for over 750 km! Literally Etherian for fourth, it not only holds the fourth parliament, but it was also an ideal location for a settlement during the Etherian Revolution (see history) due to it being near the original place of the Revolution itself. With its nearby metropolises fairly spread out and near the Omorphos Lake, it proudly hosts the beautiful view of crystal blue water, an ideal spot for swimming, fishing and relaxing. If one doesn’t really like bustling cities, this is the place to go to with only 2 million people living there.
5. Pembtos – Ipeira: The fifth most powerful acropolis and literally meaning ‘fifth’, it is known for its 5 diverging roads, hence its name. A crowded city in a small region, it is no surprise that many people come here for shopping or people who desire to have an experience with internationalism. The international themed acropolis is home to 2.2 million people.
6. Epitychia – Argoronisa: It may not be the most powerful in terms of political authority, but it is the economic stronghold of the present day. Surronded by four other metropolises, it is the financial center and the most crowded region in all of Aetheria, with a staggering 12.5 million people! If one is interested in futuristic civilizations and prefers the super urban life, this is the place to be.
7. Paelagus – Caelopara: The most powerful of only two acropolises in the Caelot side of Aetheria, it is the more crowded version of Tetartos with around 2.8 milion people. Near Aurorum Maximum, metropolis and trading port, it is also a place ideal for international tastes. However, because the Caelot Aetheria is less developed, it gives a more suburban feel with bits of nature within the city. This place is a nice tourism spot for those who love nature and city life to conglomerate together.
8. Sidero – Kalypala: Etherian for ‘iron’, it is named so because it had political authority over the island of Kalypala. Being the northernmost acropolis, less people inhabit there due to it being relatively far away from Ipeira and Argoronisa. Furthermore, it is relatively undeveloped, hence, less people living there with only 1.7 million people, the second smallest of all acropolises. However, the small acropolis near the Kryo Potami makes it a destination for relaxation and nature sightseeing.
9. Fortitus – Primoultimus: ‘Fortitus’ (Caelot: Strong) Being the second political office of Caelot Aetheria, It was the stronghold to fight against the Etherians during the Aetherian Revolution. From primo- ‘first’ + ultimus- ‘last’, it was named this way to ensure that it was the ‘alpha and omega’, that it will be here in the beginning and the end. It was because of this which is why it is perfect for those who love to see fortresses and castles as some people still live in there today. This small acropolis holds 2 million people.
10. Neokratoi – Ipeira: ‘Neo’ (New) + ‘Kratas’ (Power), it was one of the newest acropolises established around 50 years ago. It was placed there due to its convenience and the rapid development of that region. Ever since then, it is known for its futuristic looks, an ideal spot for those who desire to live in a world of the future. It hold around 2.5 million people.
