> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.animarising.gg/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.animarising.gg/docs/anima-rising/world-and-lore/known-domain/zienna.md). # Zienna Zienna is a massive plane with 14 regions, 13 cities, and two main religious sites. *Zienna*, a physical realm with a timeline that mirrors *Earth*, sits at the center of the *Domain*. With a long history going back at least 3,000 years, its story is riddled with endless tales of magic, religion, war, politics, corruption, and power. It is here that your journey begins. A massive world extending from the mystical wild archipelagos in the West to the desolate and corruption-ridden lands in the East, *Zienna* primarily inhabits *humanoids* and *animals* and consists of three significant and sizable territories. Across these main territories lie 14 *regions* and 13 *cities*, each rich in individual culture, unique spiritual beliefs, *resources*, *dungeons*, and *wilderness*.
## **The Kingdom of The Holy Isles** The *Kingdom of the Holy Isles*, known simply as the “*Holies*” or “*Kingdom of the Serpent*,” reveres the *Divine Liberation of the One True God* (the "*Liberation*''). Wielding considerable economic and military power, the *Holies* have shaped history for over 150 years, and their version of events echoes throughout the *Domain*. The greater *Kingdom* is a monarchy unified under the rule of *He Who Holds the Staff*, the *Golden Serpent* himself, *King Serres*. As the bearer of the *Staff*, the leaders of the *Liberation* have declared *King Serres* the *Divine Light*, governing authority over the *Domain*, and have pledged undying support to the *Staff*. The *Holy Capital*, the *City of the Golden Serpen*t, lies within the *Highlands* and is the homeland of the *White Citadel* and the *Liberation*. ### *Divine Liberation of the One True God* Overseen by the devout missionary group known as the *Whites*, the *Divine Liberation* serves as the *Holy Isles*' official faith. They gained power 137 years ago during an event known as the *Coming of the Age of Light* when the then-King and leaders of the *Whites* sought to unite the *Domain* under a single *God*. The wars that ensued in the Northern and Eastern *regions* were brutal. Although these wars are written in history as victories, inhabitants of these *regions* claim they're ongoing to this day. ## **The Afflicted Union** The *Afflicted Union* (the "*Union*''), once a dominant force in *Zienna* known as the *Afflicted Empire*, follows the *Emergent Order of the Chaotic Dawn*, or simply the “*Emergent Order*.” The *Union*, overseen by the "*Council of One Hundred*," reigned power during the *Age of Prosperity*, which some say lasted over 2,000 years. The *Fallen City of Thresh*, once the capital and heart of the *Afflicted Empire*, now stands as a tragic testament to the dangers of unchecked darkness. Today, the *Union* leaders gather in the *Undercity*, a massive underground network of tunnels beneath the *Red Marsh*. ### *Emergent Order of the Chaotic Dawn* Veiled in mystery, the *Order* firmly believes that *Chaos*, the elusive sixth element, is the underlying fabric of all existence, as a shapeless and all-encompassing substance. Governed by the *Acolytes of the Inner Order*, their conviction is that *Anima Power* emanates from the untamed depths of the soul. ## **Free Cities of the Far East** The *Free Cities of The Far East*, or simply the “*Free Cities*,” encompass a massive continent in *Zienna’s* Eastern plane. The people of this land are more spiritual than religious, celebrating the old *Gods* and following something called the *Coherence of Ni.* The region is said to be the cradle of life, and the people of these lands largely remain to themselves and out of Western politics. The capital city in the East is the *Jewel of Ni*, located in the southern region of *Samsara*. ### *Coherence of Ni* The followers of *Ni*, without a central leader, are safeguarded by the *Chancellors of the Jewel*, known more commonly as "*The Elders.*" Adherents of this belief hold that true enlightenment and understanding arise from a deep meditative state. This higher consciousness is achieved when *Anima*, a key concept in their doctrine, aligns perfectly with *Ni*.