Retasan

Retasan, also known as Retasan Fortress and previously named Re Tasan, was a star-shaped fortress city that 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
After the foundation of the Tasan Empire, the city of Re Tasan was established sometime before EC 0, named after the vassal state it existed in. Later, when the fractured Tasan was invaded by the Beelzenian Empire, the fortress city stood as a strategic point for the newly independent Re Tasan nation as they warred with the Red Country. It was eventually incorporated into Beelzenia along with the rest of the Re Tasan territory.

Change in Jurisdiction
Sometime after, the Re Tasan territory was renamed Retasan. While under the rule of Princess Aprilis, a rebellion broke out in the territory around EC 131; it was later ended due to the intervention of Elluka Clockworker. At some point, the city along with the rest of the former Re Tasan territory came under the jurisdiction of the Gastolle Dukes, with the fortress located at the center.

After one of the dukes died during the civil war with the Asmodean region, the Duke's Retasan territory was divided between the Beelzenian Royal Family and the newly christened Duke Toitapea; due to the division, the fortress city lay along the border between the two new territories. After the disappearance of Duke Banica in EC 325, the Conchita territory was absorbed as part of the royal family's Beelzenias region, including Re Tasan Fortress. Sometime after, its name evolved to match that of its former territory.

Constant Change
During Beelzenia's war with the Kingdom of Lucifenia, King Arth I spearheaded an assault on Retasan and eventually conquered the fortress; at the end of the war in EC 490, the city was used to monitor the new border between Beelzenia and Lucifenia. During the Lucifenian Revolution, General Gaston and his forces stationed at Retasan prepared to depart for Lucifenian before they were attacked en route to the capital. The city later fell under Marlon jurisdiction after Lucifenia's annexation by the kingdom in EC 501.

The city was captured and held by the Lucifenian Resistance the following year as they rebelled against Marlon's rule. In EC 503,  Commander Riliane Mouchet countered the former revolutionaries and recaptured the fortress, placing it back under Marlon's control. 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 territory. Beelzenia later launched a counterattack and captured Retasan in the process, reincorporating it into the Empire.

Half-Moon Pavilion
A prominent, secure hotel located on the city's main street. The hotel was two stories 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

 * Like the old empire, the name is likely based on Satan, the patron demon of Wrath.

Curiousities

 * The name of Retasan's hotel may reference 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.

Appearances

 * The Daughter of Evil: Praeludium of Red (first appearance)
 * Deadly Sins of Evil: The Lunacy of Duke Venomania (mentioned only)
 * Deadly Sins of Evil: Evil Food Eater Conchita (mentioned only)