Overview
Halcyra is an eastern desert city in Varnhallow, set near the edge of the temporal barrier where fertile plains meet desert sands. Its curved earth-and-sand architecture is built for extreme heat, and Eira and Kaelion duel in the surrounding dunes while Eira practices reaching through the temporal barrier.
Government
Eltaru gives Halcyra to Eira and Kaelion when the city needs a new patriarch. They hide their true names and rule publicly as the Lady of Fire and the Lord of Cosmos. Halcyra's city leadership belongs to the divine patriarch system. Wilfred stays with them at first, teaching local governance and attendant management, and Kaelion uses his Xalmyrran Council experience in Halcyra's politics.
History
Eira and Kaelion first stay in Halcyra because its position near Varnhallow's edge lets Eira practice reaching through the temporal barrier. They duel in the surrounding desert, return to Astralynne by skyship, and later settle in Halcyra as its patriarchs after administrative training under Michael.
During their years in Halcyra, Eira works on timerifts along Varnhallow's iridescent barriers. Kaelion develops his cosmic magic and orders desert fruit plantations for cooking and exports. Jin and Kazehiro visit from Lysaraine, and Halcyra and Lysaraine need new patriarchs when the group prepares to leave Varnhallow.