Asteria

Overview
The city of Asteria was built atop robust hills and is truly a technological display of wonder. Its beauty is matched by the backdrop of pristine skies which have helped shape the city to what it is today.

The climate these skies brought were of great importance, but they were also influential when it came to architectural designs as the vast majority of buildings were designed to take full advantage of the climate through large windows and lush gardens.

The skyline is growing with similar skyscrapers and they seem to be continuously evolving as new additions are added even now. Business is booming in Asteria and it has attracted a lot of attention. New cultures have left their mark not just on the city's history, but also upon the city's identity. What historically was a city of "plain, ordinary people" has grown into a large melting pot and it's this that unites the 9 million people to this day.

It's this multicultural identity that has truly left its mark. Hundreds of take-outs, gastro-pubs and bars offer a plethora of culinary choices and those who feel hungry for something else can enjoy one of the many parks, sport activities, adventure sports or one of the many other recreational venues.

It's crowning jewel however is the space port, which opens the stars to your wandering hearts. It's a nominal fee to take a ride to the worlds beyond, or return from your long wanderings back to Asteria.

History
Asteria was once a city that was composed only of those of the mystic variety. A safe haven for werewolves, vampires, sorcerers, fae and the like they could hide in the city until it was safe to emerge back into the world at large. However as the world continued to grow, and humans continued to spread - they brought their technology and soon the hidden jewel was found.

A long argument, and more then a few fights over whose hands Asteria should remain in resulted in a slow acceptance of humans into the community. Soon however, a flourishing city built up from the ashes. Asteria was split into four Districts that are each run by one of the original mystic peacekeepers of the city. They became known as the Council of Elders. And it was they who signed the peace agreement with the human government when hostilities ultimately came to an end.

Government
Asteria is run by a joint government of a human federal system, and the Council of Elders. The laws that are in place favor each in different ways. While discrimination is almost non-existent it does happen. As it stands however, if a law breaker is human*, they are taken to the human authorities, no matter the law that has been broken. Likewise if a law breaker is preternatural they are taken before the Council for judgement.

* Human magic users [e.g. Sorcerers, Wizards, Warlocks, Witches, ect.] are subject instead to the rulings of the Council of Elders.

Council of Elders
The council is maintained by five members. Four of which have been there since the inception, while one was appointed a scant twenty years after the inception of the Council.
 * Jasmine Meyers [Inactive] • Lycanthrope; Alpha of the Midwestern Werewolf Pack • Ruler of the " Forest " district, the most open and cared for area in the city. It contains the city park, a graveyard, several bars, including her own; The Wolves Den.
 * Faline Morwenna [Active] • Vampire/Succubus; Leader of Asteria's Kiss • Ruler of the " Blood " district. It contains the red light district as well as several hotels, and attractions, most of the more thrill seeking sort. The Molten Burrow is in this district.
 * Cirrus Thistle Wildlake [Active] • Alf; Emissary from Underhill • Ruler of the " Tech " district. This district contains most currently available technology. It also houses the hospital, as well as a great deal of of the police force. The Space Port is in this district. This is also the main Residential District.
 * Ibudizax the Illusionist [Active] • Human*; Eldest Sorcerer in the city • Ruler of the " Dreams " district. This district contains most of the magic shops, as well as most of the mod shops. It's run well, and houses most of the historical sights, including the museums.
 * Jonas Mortissimo [Active] • Vampire; Packmate to Jasmine • The proxy for Jasmine on the Council of Elders, their exact relationship is unclear beyond that she claims he is Pack, and he claims her in his Kiss.