Seirin Valley

Seirin Valley, also called the "Valley of Holy Descent," is a ceremonial location in Mephius of great importance. According to the legends, it was here that, 500 years ago, the first humans set foot on this planet from the Space Immigrant Ship. But there are also many other places with similar legends spread all over the world.

The valley is located a bit south of Solon. There, hollowed into the cliffs, was a small palace built of wood and marble. In the palace there were shallow reliefs displayed on the passage walls that showed the many legendary events that had occurred from the time of the space ship’s ‘holy descent’ up to the founding of Mephius. Because they were decorated with many types of jewels, shadows wriggled to and fro whenever it was lit up by the fire from the iron braziers, making it look like it was alive and breathing. Deep inside was a magnificent and spacious hall.

Tradition demands that all marriages of the Imperial family are performed here. The ceremony is performed at an alter at the top of the valley by a priest of the Dragon Gods Faith. After a dragon's bones are burned and the ash is pored onto the valley floor, there are gladiatorial fights in a simple arena at the bottom of the valley where only some pillars stand.

It is here that Gil Mephius and Vileena Owell were suppose to say their wedding vows and Tarkas's troupe of gladiators were hired to perform at the ceremony.