Cyslodia, the Land of Glistening Radiance (輝き宿る国 シスロディア?) is one of the Five Realms of Dahna in Tales of Arise. This is Lord Ganabelt Valkyris's domain. Despite its name, more than half the landmass is covered with frigid mountains and conifer trees, while its residents' hearts areas shrouded as its perpetually darkened skies. This is all due to Renan technology continuously stealing Light astral energy for the Crown Contest, transferring it into the spirit vessel in Cysloden.
In order to keep his iron grip firm, Ganabelt sows mistrust and pits the Dahnan citizens against each other by having them sell each other out to the Bureau of Civil Observation. However, there are few who form the Dahnan resistance group known as the Silver Swords.
After the spirit vessel is destroyed, the astral energy redisperses into the sky, revealing the sun after three whole centuries of darkness. Cyslodia's white peaks now bathe in sunlight once more, creating a dazzling spectacle worthy of the realm's "glistening" reputation. The light has even thawed the hearts of some of the area's frostier inhabitants. Now able to trust one another fully, the Silver Swords fill the void in government and help the citizens regain their individuality. Despite regaining sunlight, the land still remains a cold place.
Known Locations[]
- White Silver Plains (白銀高原?) - Highlands covered in perennial snow and racked by bitter cold. The once-cascading waterfall was already frozen long before anyone discovered it.
- Messia 224 (メザイ224?) - A freezing village tucked away in Cyslodia. Constantly wary of the presence of threat —either from the secret police, or else informants within their own ranks— the residents don't give up trust easily.
- Rudhir Forest (ルディールの森?) - A dimly lit woodland separating Messia from the Cyslodian capital. Tall trees and fierce blizzards make navigation difficult. Even Rena pack provisions before attempting passage.
- Nevira Snowplains (ネヴィーラ雪原?) - This large expanse of snow and ice is the final hurdle on the way to Cysloden. Some say the faint glow of the area's crystal is what keeps the lake in the center from freezing over.
- Secret Access Route (棄てられた通路?) - An underground passage that connects to the backstreets of Cysloden. Few even know of its existence since being abandoned, and it is now used as a covert way in and out of the city by resistance members.
- Cysloden (シスロデン?) - The snow-buried capital city of Cyslodia. Untouched by the sun's rays, the city's only light source is the floodlights powered by slaves' backbreaking labor.
- Cysloden Underground Waterway (地下水道?) - A huge aqueduct that runs beneath Cysloden. It appears to have escaped the attention of Renan authorities, so the Silver Swords use it as a communications line and escape route.
- Rivelle Prison Tower (リベールの獄塔?) - Lord Ganabelt of Cyslodia's stronghold, and the Snake Eyes' headquarters. Its name means certain death for any Dahnan brought within its walls.
- Frozen Valley (氷結峡谷?) - A steep mountainous region east of Cyslodia. Snow that settles on the bare rock turns to ice, making crossing a perilous work. One slip and it's a long way down to the valley below.
- Safar Sea Cave (サーファル海洞?) - An underground cave system that connects Cyslodia and Menancia. Encompassing several tiers, the tunnels contain many remnants of past Dahnan life, suggesting the area might once have been a giant man-made structure of some sort.