Elysium Definition:
A Prince often declares certain portions of his domain to be free from the taint of violence. Such locations are known as the Elysium, and they tend to be the places where the elders of the city spend most of their time (usually). Much intrigue and debate occurs at these locations, and it is in the Elysium that the business of the city usually takes place.

Normally certain buildings are designated to be a part of the Elysium, most commonly places devoted to the fine arts or places which are in some way artistically or intellectually stimulating. Thus the Elysium tends to be such places as the opera, theatres, art museums and art galleries. Sometimes even the havens of certain Kindred or nightclubs are so designated.

STANDARD ELYSIUM RULES

The rules for Elysium are typically quite simple. First and foremost, no violence is permitted on the premises against kindred, kine or physical objects. On pain of Final Death no art is to be destroyed (thus making the Toreador among the strongest supporters of the custom of Elysium). Elysium is considered neutral ground, with no conflicts between Kindred allowed on its premises. Thus, while intrigue and verbal sparring can be quite fierce, rarely does the conflict escalate to violence. Finally, most consider it very bad manners to attract attention entering or leaving Elysium.

EXTRA RULES IMPOSED SINCE 18/10/99
(BY ORDER OF THE PRINCE)

The use of disciplines inside the Elysium will not be tolerated (this especially includes the use of heightened senses to listen into other people's private conversations.) The only exception to this rule is the Keeper of the Elysium and even then only in the course of his duties. Imposed 22/11/99

Whilst the usual rule of no violence applies only directly to the Elysium and surrounding grounds, this rule has been extended to cover all of the University of Hertfordshire's Campuses. Imposed 18/10/99