Retasan

Retasan is a star-shaped fortress city that once belonged to the Tasan Empire before being absorbed into Beelzenia. Over the centuries the city stood as a strategic point for several military conflicts in Evillious, held under several different banners.

Early History
The city of Retasan was established with the foundation of the Tasan Empire sometime before EC 0. Later, when the fractured Tasan was invaded by the Beelzenian Empire, the city stood as a strategic point between the two nations, and was eventually incorporated into the conquering Beelzenia.

Change in Jurisdiction
During the EC 480s, the Kingdom of Lucifenia launched an invasion against the Beelzenian Empire and conquered Retasan Fortress among many other territories, the city serving as a border between Beelzenia and Lucifenia. The city later fell under Marlon jurisdiction after Lucifenia's annexation by the kingdom, with passage through the city becoming increasingly restricted. For a time, the city was captured and held by the Lucifenian Resistance before Liliane Mouchet countered the former revolutionaries and reestablished Marlon rule.

In EC 505, Retasan was the base of an invasion force sent by the Kingdom of Marlon into Beelzenia, during the kingdom's bid to expand their Lucifenian territory. Beelzenia later launched a counterattack and captured Retasan in the process, reincorporating it into the empire.

Half-Moon Pavillion
A prominent, secure hotel located on the city's main street. The hotel was two storeys tall and had seven rooms for guests. The lower floor served as a bar and cafeteria, the former of which was well frequented at night.

Fortress Gate
The exit to the city and entrance point to Beelzenia, operated by use of a drawbridge to cross the trench surrounding Retasan. The gate was well guarded by soldiers standing by in shifts and passage to the other side was severely restricted.

Main Street
The central district of Retasan, leading to the Fortress Gate to Beelzenia. The main street was filled with a large variety of shops, houses, and other essential buildings. The street was usually crowded with people, both soldiers and civilians.

Conceptualization and Origin

 * The name Retasan is likely taken from the Re Tasan half of the Tasan Empire.
 * Like the old empire, the name is likely based on Satan, the Patron Demon of Wrath.

Curiousities

 * The name of Retasan's hotel references the city's connections to Beelzenia, "the country born under the new moon"; similarly, the fortress' star shape also holds a connection with the night sky.