Founded: ~ -1000 CR
Location: Ainador on the Yurdon River
Yesulam is the capital of Ainador, the "Holy Land" of the Ecclesia and is the home of the Ecclesia's headquarters.
A History of Holiness
Yesulam was first founded by the Yehudim to be the center of their faith and worship. Their temple was set where St. Kephas's Cathedral was then built now. During the early part of their rule, the city and the land knew very little peace, but they were prosperous. They were constantly attacked by raiders from every direction, which kept the Yehudim kingdom confined to the Yurdon river banks.
Eventually they were conquered by the Suielman Empire. The Suielman did not force them out and allowed them to continue practicing their religion. In 29 CR, the leaders of Yehudim conspired with the Suielman Governor to have Yahshua executed by crucifixion on a yew tree. From this moment sprang the Ecclesia faith.
For forty years the Ecclesia and the Yehudim struggled. To gain the upper hand, the Yehudim tried to take control of the city to drive the Ecclesia out. The Ecclesia fled to the hills while Suielman troops came and destroyed much of the old city. What Yehudim were not killed were taken away, leaving the city to be rebuild by Suielman settlers and the native Ecclesia Followers who quickly converted their immigrant neighbors.
When the Suielman Empire grew weak and began splintering, the lands of Ainador were among the first to break away with the Ecclesia firmly in control.
Yesulam, A Holy Capital
Yesulam continues to function as the capital of Ainador, and is the home of the Ecclesia's headquarters. Officially, the church stays out of politics these days, but behind the scenes it still wields enormous influence. The population is about 95% human, at least according to official records — some non-humans living there may have simply disguised their natures, and are unable to change back to their native forms as long as they remain within the nation's borders. The population is about 80% Ecclesiast, with the remainder being a mixture of Meraists and various Rebuilder factions.
Author's Notes
Sources: Ainador MK Wiki- Yesulam
