Celestial Dominion Planets

Celestial Dominion – Theocratic Territories & Riftborn Sanctuaries

The Celestial Dominion is an empire of faith, prophecy, and divine order, ruled by a theocratic hierarchy that interprets the will of the Rift as sacred doctrine. Unlike the rigid structure of the Imperium or the chaotic independence of the Freeworlds, the Dominion is united by belief—a belief that the Rift is not just energy, but the very breath of creation.

Every world within the Dominion is governed by its proximity to the Divine, with Riftborn clergy, warrior-priests, and Ascended Oracles determining laws, policy, and military strategy. Some planets serve as holy sites, pilgrimage centers, or training grounds for the Path of the Blade, while others exist to expand the Dominion’s influence across the stars.

1. Esharion Prime (Capital of the Celestial Dominion – Holy World)

✔ Capital City: Sanctum Ascendant
✔ Population: 40 billion
• 60% Sha’Arun
• 30% Human
• 5% T’saaren
• 3% Chryrek
• 2% Others

✔ Description:
A world of floating cathedrals, Rift-powered citadels, and massive planetary shrines, Esharion Prime is the holiest planet in the Dominion, serving as the seat of the Riftborn Hierophant and the Oracles of the Rift.
Sanctum Ascendant, the capital city, is a titanic temple-fortress, with thousands of prayer halls, ceremonial chambers, and Rift-infused monoliths that pulse with celestial energy.

1. Kaladesh Prime (Holy Warrior Training World)

✔ Capital City: The Temple of Blades
✔ Population: 18 billion
• 50% Sha’Arun
• 40% T’saaren
• 10% Others

✔ Description:
A planet-wide monastery, where the Path of the Blade trains Riftborn warriors in both martial discipline and spiritual enlightenment.
The Temple of Blades is a fortress of white stone and golden banners, where only the most disciplined may ascend to the rank of Riftborn Crusaders.

1. Orphalis (Pilgrimage World & Rift Sanctuary)

✔ Capital City: The Riftspire Cathedral
✔ Population: 22 billion
• 70% Sha’Arun
• 15% Human
• 10% T’saaren
• 5% Others

✔ Description:
A world of sacred shrines, monasteries, and ancient temples, Orphalis is where pilgrims from across the galaxy journey to seek enlightenment, blessings, or divine visions from the Rift.
The Riftspire Cathedral, a towering structure of crystalline glass, pulses with raw Rift energy, guiding those who seek Ascension.

1. Anshara-9 (The Dominion’s Seat of Judgment – Theocratic Fortress)

✔ Capital City: Judgment’s Throne
✔ Population: 12 billion
• 65% Sha’Arun
• 25% Human
• 5% Chryrek
• 5% Others

✔ Description:
A world of divine law and sacred trials, Anshara-9 is where heretics, war criminals, and those accused of defying the Rift’s will are brought to face judgment by the Oracles.
Judgment’s Throne is a city built into the heart of a canyon, its walls lined with inscriptions of prophecy and divine decree.

1. Zar’Kesh (Celestial Armada Shipyard World)

✔ Capital City: The Astral Forge
✔ Population: 36 billion
• 55% Sha’Arun
• 35% T’saaren
• 10% Others

✔ Description:
The primary shipyard of the Celestial Dominion, where Rift-powered battleships, war cruisers, and celestial dreadnoughts are forged.
The Astral Forge is a sprawling, temple-like industrial complex, where every vessel is considered a divine instrument of the gods.

1. Elythion-5 (The Ascendant Rift World)

✔ Capital City: Elythion Sanctum
✔ Population: 9 billion
• 80% Sha’Arun
• 15% T’saaren
• 5% Others

✔ Description:
A Rift anomaly world, Elythion-5 is said to be where the Rift’s presence is strongest.
Massive floating stone temples drift across the sky, powered by raw Rift energy, and many believe those who die here ascend directly into the Rift’s embrace.

1. Kalyth Varn (Holy Order’s War College)

✔ Capital City: The Grand Convocation
✔ Population: 15 billion
• 50% Sha’Arun
• 30% T’saaren
• 10% Human
• 5% Others

✔ Description:
The central strategy world of the Celestial Dominion, where generals, tacticians, and Riftborn commanders hone their skills in divine warfare.
The Grand Convocation is a massive, circular city, built around a Rift-powered coliseum where simulated war games and celestial trials determine the next great leaders.

1. Veshaal (Temple Fortress & Military Training World)

✔ Capital City: The Bladehold
✔ Population: 19 billion
• 60% Sha’Arun
• 30% T’saaren
• 5% Human
• 5% Others

✔ Description:
A world dedicated to training Riftborn warriors and elite Celestial Crusaders, Veshaal is a harsh, arid landscape, filled with ancient ruins and sacred battlefields.
The Bladehold is a colossal fortress monastery, where initiates undergo grueling trials to prove their worth.

1. Iskaris (The Dominion’s Intelligence Hub & Inquisition Headquarters)

✔ Capital City: The Veil Keep
✔ Population: 5 billion
• 70% Sha’Arun
• 20% T’saaren
• 10% Others

✔ Description:
The shadowed hand of the Dominion, Iskaris is where agents of the Celestial Inquisition gather intelligence, eliminate heretics, and protect the faith from within.
The Veil Keep is a labyrinthine stronghold, where secrets are stored, prisoners interrogated, and Riftborn assassins trained.

1. Nythra-4 (Celestial Research & Rift Experimentation World)

✔ Capital City: The Astralis Vault
✔ Population: 3 billion
• 75% Sha’Arun
• 15% T’saaren
• 10% Others

✔ Description:
A classified Rift energy research station, where the most advanced studies into Ascension, Rift-mutation, and celestial prophecy take place.
The Astralis Vault is a towering structure of white-gold stone and glowing Rift conduits, pulsing with energies only the truly faithful can withstand.

Final Thoughts

The Celestial Dominion is not just a nation; it is a faith made manifest. Its worlds exist to serve, expand, and glorify the divine power of the Rift.
From holy capitals to celestial shipyards, from warrior-temples to intelligence strongholds, each planet plays a role in ensuring the dominion of faith over the heretics, the lost, and the unworthy.

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