Grand Pantheon of the Seven Moons

The temple can be found in the center of the city of New Dawn. Sitting on a small hilltop, it stands above the other buildings. When the sun hits the moon shaped dome just right, it appears to glow and light the city. The temple is a place of holy grounds and if any violence occurs immediate death is bestowed upon the guilty party or parties. Commoners use the temple for prayer. Merchants, aristocrats, and bureaucrats can be seen vying for temple support. You can always find activity around the Temple.

Design

Amongst the many rooms of the temple is a parish room for business. A large chamber is where the High priestess Utia can be found to give a blessing, cure a poor soul, or to speak to the dead. It is said that there is even a secret room that is used by the high priestess to bring people back from the dead. A library is heavily guarded, only those with special privileges may be given access. Behind the many walls, in the academy you can find the high priestess and orders passing down the knowledge and education bestowed upon them. It is said a dungeon full of wonderous treasures and untold secrets lies deep within the temple grounds. Only the high priestess knows the true layout of the temple. No common folk has ever witnessed a prophecy vision, but rumors abound that it is scary and yet a sight to behold.   The back of the temple hosts the barracks. The training grounds for the Temple guards covers many combat classes.

Architecture

The holy temple is a series of limestone buildings interlaced with gold, of unknown architect, with high ceilings adorned with symbols from all over the world. You can feel the energy vibrating from the building. The entrance is a free and open space that welcomes all travelers. In the courtyard, many merchants or entertainers may be seen. A moon pool is in the courtyard. It is said the waters can help cleanse your soul. Inside the temple, there is a series of rooms that represent all known religions of the land. The entrance hall, past the courtyard, has high ceilings with a wide room, paneled with ancient décor. This room is used for ceremonies of all cultures. The open courtyard is lined with tall columns etched with a language long forgotten. At the end of the entrance hall is the central sanctuary used for worship and adorned with the symbols of the seven moons. A stained-glass moon shaped dome shines light down upon the altar.

History

The Grand Pantheon for the faith of the Seven Moons was built in the capital city of New Dawn. All of the Dawn Lords in the Alliance of Dawn Lords contributed to its construction. Dwarves were hired to assist with the stonework and foundations. Elves and Dawnlanders contributed significantly to other aspects of the construction and artistic elements of the pantheon. Construction was completed after a little over three-quarters of a century. Many of the Elvish and Dwarven artisans and craftspeople who participated in the project chose to remain in New Dawn, making the city their new home.   The completion of the temple was met with great celebration. Parades and festivities, many of which lasted for months, filled the streets of New Dawn.
Founding Date
2238-2318
Alternative Names
the New Dawn Temple
Parent Location
Owning Organization

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