The Islands neighborhood is one of the most active in Hellas. It is filled with role-playing groups and many other things. From the main ‘hood page, you can view the webring and learn a little more about a few of the people who have built residences here. You can also take a tour of the islands or perhaps catch up on your island trivia. It’s no wonder that the Greek Islands were named a Special Place in 2007. The islands are divided into four areas: the Dodecanese Islands, Crete, Cyprus, and the Cyclades.

The Dodecanese group is located in the southeastern Aegean off the coast of southwestern Anatolia. The name means Twelve Islands, referring to the twelve large islands of the 163 which make up the group. The islands were originally uner the control of the Minoans, then the Akhaians, and the Dorians. After the Persian Wars, the islands belonged to the Delian League. They did their best to stay neutral during the Peloponnesian Wars, which allowed them to maintain their prosperity. Currently, the only island to be developed is Rhodes.

Rhodes was probably originally settled by Carians from Asia Minor. They were followed by Minoans, Akhaians, Phoenicians, and Dorians. Shifting allegiances constantly (though not always voluntarily) during the fifth century BC, the island prospered but was in frequent conflict with Mausolus of Caria and his successors. The island supported Alexander. After a failed attempt at conquest by Demetrios Poliorketes, they sold his seige engines and built the famous bronze Colossos, one of the seven wonders of the world. From here you can view some 360° panoramas of Old Town Rhodes.

Iolanthe Glaucon has built a Colossal Hut. Drop by and leave a message.

Rhodes is further divided into three cities: Ialysos, Kamiros, and Lindos.

The city of Ialysos is named for the like-named grandson of Helios. It was located on the northwestern coast of the island, around the hill known today as Philerimos. It was one of the three Dorian poleis of Rhodes and a co-founder of the the city of Rhodos. As yet, no one has built here.

Kamiros is located on the western side of the island. It was the smallest of the three cities that founded Rhodos. As yet, no one has built here.

Located on the eastern side of the island, Lindos was the most important of the cities which founded Rhodos. It was always a major trading and religious center, with temples to Athena Lindia and Herakles. In the sixth century BC, Linods was ruled by Kleoboulos, one of the Seven Sages of Greece. Lindos was also home to Khares, the sculptor who built the Colossos of Rhodes.

Scribus Emeritus Damon Harmodios has an oikidion here.

Crete is one of the largest islands in the Mediterranean and lies southeast of the Greek mainland. During the Bronze Age, it was the home of the Minoan civilization and is the scene of many myths, from Io and the bull to Daedalus and Icarus to Theseus and the Minotaur.

Our digital Crete is divided into four districts: the East District, the Knossos or North District, the Phaistos or South District, and the West District. And if you have ever been to the real Crete, drop by and share your experiences.

The East district of Crete was a flourishing part of the Minoan civilization. Here are the important Bronze Age cities of Gournia and Palaikastro, the Minoan palace of Kato Zakros, the Dictaean cave (which Cretans claimed was the birthplace of Zeus), and much more. From here, you can also go to the role playing group Exotikos, which has much to do with the island of Crete.

Rhadamantys Glaucon has built the Little Town House of Gournia here. This is a marvelous reconstruction of 3700 year-old house which has been excavated in Gournia. It is very much worth a look. Drop by and tell Rhadamantys what you think.

Lysippe Eurimedon has built The Refuge here.

Ringmaker mat Philippos has opened the oikidion of gold, where he labors making rings for King Minos.

The northern of Crete’s four districts is Knossos. This is where King Minos built his labyrinth and where Theseus fought the Minotaur. The real palace of Knossos is one of the most important archaeological sites for the Minoan era.

Our Knossos is one of the busier neighborhoods. There is much to do. You can take a tour of Knossos, view a map of the palace, take a virtual 3D tour of the palace and its surroundings, jump to the role playing group Exotikos, or join in the Royal Court of Crete role play.

Reylari Socrates has built Knossos, the Labyrinth, which is the heart of the Royal Court of Crete. If you are interested in role playing and interactive writing based in the era of King Minos, this is well worth a visit.

cc Cylon has built the transcendental meditating center in Knossos. At the time of this writing, she was offering a brief overview of the Tarot minor arcana.

Scriba Emerita Anna Hippon has built an Island Home.

Alektryon Alexandros has built the Oikidion.

Moira Aristophanes has an Island Apartment.

Platonia Plato has a Platonia’s Old Castle.

Ariadne Philemon has built the Palace of Knossos, which is also conencted to the Royal Court of Crete role playing.

Livia Pausanios has built an oikidion here.

The southern of Crete’s four districts is Phaistos. This was the home of Radamanthis, the brother of King Minos, and one of the most powerful and wealthy of the Cretan cities.

From here you can view a plan of the Phaistos palace, take a 3D tour of Phaistos, join the role play in Exotikos, or jump over to the Ancient Scripts group to discuss the famous Phaistos disk.

Rhadamantys Glaucon has built the Palace of Phaistos. It is still under construction.

Scriba Emerita Louisa Agis has constructed the Royal Villa of Agia Triada, which lies a few kilometers west of the palace of Phaistos. It is a real treat for the eyes. Drop by and say hello.

Eutere Agis offers us Sirens Song. A fascinating place where you can hear the Tales of Brave Ulysses.

Alexander Aristotle has built a Cretan Condo where he apparently likes to go swimming.

Orpheus Charmides has opened Orpheus’s Island Resort.

Potnia Alexandros invites us to Tranquility to swim, meditate, and eat a bite.

Lorelei Aristophanes maintains the Kamiros Farm. Drop by and maybe you can get some leftovers from the Prometheia.

Antheia Charmides has opened the Minerva Loutro Spiti, a bath house fed by sulphur springs. Drop by for a bath and a massage.

Aphrodite Callicrates has built her Village Palace here.

The West district of Crete is still in need of development. Nevertheless, four people have made their homes here.

Ariadne Cylon has built a Getaway.

Bronwyn Hippon has an Amazonian Enclave with places to discuss the history and myths of the Amazons and the Acolyte Tavern for general socializing.

Kretan Leonidas has built Neahora.

Cyprus, the third largest island in the Mediterranean, has been inhabited since the mid-Neolithic era. It has given its name to copper, which was found there in abundance, and to the cypress tree. According to myth, it was the birthplace of Aphrodite, home to Teucer the half-brother of Ajax, and the place where Pygmalion carved his famous statue. Currently, Cyprus has only one polis: Paphos.

Paphos was the mythical birthplace of Aphrodite and the site of a major temple to the goddess. Although our Paphos is still in need of some development, it is quite well inhabited.

Anticus Cornelius, one of the longest continuing members of AS/AW, has built the Villa Polaris, his home by the sea.

doolari Mnesicles has built the Naos as a temple to Aphrodite.

Macaria Marius maintains Macaria’s Atrium.

Persis Ariston has Persis Building Site, which, as the name suggests, is still under construction.

Calypso Mnesicles gives us the Beautification Hall of Calypso for hair, makeup, clothes, or whatever you need to add that special something.

Psyche Hector has built Serenity, from where she observes nature.

Niobe Ariston keeps the things that are precious to her in Niobe’s Treasury.

Danae Ariston, the archon of Paphos, has built the Stoa of Eternal Starlight.

Zaphiria Cylon has opened the Sacred temple of Apollo.

Nyx Cylon has built the Hall of Enchanted Starlight.

Reylari Socrates maintains the Aridela Grove, the sanctuary of the sea woman. Here you can leave offerings to Aphrodite Ariadne or travel to the Palace of Knossos for some role play.

Aaphrodite Eurimedon has built a Temple of Aphrodite. Come to learn more about the goddess of love.

The Cyclades gained their name because the Greeks believed that the islands in this group lay in a circle. They were home to an important civilization before the Minoan palace culture developed. The spiritual heart of the Cyclades is Delos, home to the important cult of Apollo.

Our digital Cyclades islands are currently divided into Delos and Thera and may be the most densely populated neighborhood in Hellas.

The sacred island of Delos is the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis. Rich gifts flowed to the island from all over the ancient world. After the Persians were driven out of Greece, the allies met at Delos and formed the Delian League, which became the heart of Athenian power and the source of the wealth that built the golden age of Athens.

With 25 separate homes, our Delos is the most populated district in Hellas. It is involved with two role-playing groups: Delian Dreams and the Delian League. From here you can pay a visit to the Museion on Delos or drop by the Delian Dreams group.

Scribe Kallistos Alexandros has one of his many Palaces here. It may be the finest of them and is where he spends the winter months. You can learn more about the palace, visit the beach, or leave a message.

Reylari Socrates has built the Stadium district, where you can visit the palaestra or jump to the appropriate thread at Delian Dreams. She has also built the Grand Temple of the Delians. Here you can consult the oracle.

Scriba Emeritus Beauty Solon also has two buildings on Delos. First is her Seaside Cliff House, where you can learn about the sacred palm of Delos, view some Delian treasures, and listen to the surf. She has also built the Delian Theatron. There, you can learn about the theater on Delos.

Antonia Marius gives us Spotted Dolphin Lagoon. this is not an oikos, but an underwater realm. You can view a number of the denizens of the deep or you can visit the sunken grotto and offer a Delian trios and make a wish.

Hanna Belle Pericles has built Kainos. Stop by and leave a message.

Reylari Socrates has yet another building here with her Asklepion Garden. From here you can visit a number of places and threads associated with Delian Dreams.

Artemis Pericles maintains the Sanctuary of Artemis. Here, you can learn a bit more about the goddess or make an offering.

Artimis Timoleon runs the House of the Dolphins, the headquarters of the Delian League. If you are interested in joining, this is the place. Artimis is also the harbor master and port authority and inspects all ships passing through.

Alibaba Aelius operates the Lake House and Gymnasion. You can drop by the palaestra or visit the corresponding thread at Delian Dreams.

Shi Rui Ming has built the House of Jewels. Drop by and say hell while she tries to locate the ancient mosaic floor.

Reylari Siduri offers us the House of the Poseidoniasts of Berytos. Here you can learn about Yma Sumac, the Voice of the Andes.

Gaia Agis has built the Herion of Apollo near the Sacred Lake where Leto gave birth. Here stands a bronze palm to commemorate the event.

Cezare Cicero owns the House of Kleopatra and Dioscurides, a merchant from Cumae and his wife. From here, you can visit the relevant thread at Delian Dreams, or go the Dicasterion, where Cezare serves on the people’s court and is a captain for the Delian League.

Kavita Kanishka runs The Elephant’s Trunk, an importer of silk from the Malabar coast. They also have domestic fabrics for the home as well.

Nobuko Kotoku often stays at the Oikos of the Naxians. From here you can visit the relevant thread at Delian Dreams to learn more about the sacred crane dance or visit the sanctuary to discuss the dance.

Scriba Emerita Beauty Solon has built the House of the Masks. Here, you can learn about the famous mosaic which gives this house its name and about the image of Dionysis in the mosaic.

Pandora Plato runs Pandora’s Gift Box, a small dress shop with a view of the Sacred Lake.

Reylari Ramesses, priestess of Isis, maintains the Temple of Serapis on Delos. You can enter the temple garden to make offerings.

Nesime Narmer is excavating the House of Hermes. Here you can visit the slave market of Delos.

Galatea Callias has built her Island Retreat as a place for study and contemplation.

Kharma Papirius has a Delos Summer Villa. Drop in and let her servant Antonio give you a tour of the island.

Natalie Charmides just recently opened the Temple of Aphrodite Philomedes. Here you will find lots of information about the goddess and places to make offerings or to discuss her various aspects.

Rina Alexandros has built The Song of the Dolphin, which is dedicated to the Sacred Twins.

Sofia Aolon has recently built an oikidion called My Island Villa.

Zenobia Xanthippos has built an oikidion here.

Thera was the site of a major urban center and port in the Minoan era, known to us today as Akrotiri. It is also known as the Pompeii of the Aegean, because in the 17th century BC the volcano which formed the isalnd suffered a catastrophic eruption, burying what remained of the island in ash and pumic, preserving the site in excellent condition. Our Thera seems to be a popular building site.

Scribus Emeritus Bacchus Isocrates runs the InstaSwitch Corp. from Thera. Bacchus has a number of scripts to help with changing images.

Scriba Emerita Louisa Agis is building a Vacation Villa, but it is still under construction.

Germaniae Flavius has a Mediterranean Seaside Villa. Drop into her vestibule and atrium to say hello.

Scribus Emeritus Ioannis Nestor has built an oikidion.

Senex Caecilius maintains Senex’s Oikidion. The household is run by Eudora, who married his man Genuflex during the Promethia. Drop into the andron to see how the festivities went, check the andronitis to say hello or follow some links about Thera, and above all visit his pinacotheca to see and discuss several interesting pieces of Cycladic art.

Shakespeare Pericles has opened the Ticket Office of the Globe Theatre, but he doesn’t seem to be selling any tickets.

Sabina Scipio keeps a small Summer Villa.

Sebastian Ariston has an empty Scroll Celler.

Bastemheb Betrest has a Mediterranean Mansion.

Reylari Socrates has an Oikio, where she keeps her studio for dreaming of sun, sky, and sea. You can also find a link to some of the frescoes of Thera.