Astrasention Observatory
Hope. In its truest form, Hope is living with the knowledge that things will rise stronger than they once were. A beacon of hope shall provide this city with the light that it once lost. Let this temple provide hope to all those who seek it.
The Astrasention Observatory is a temple and observatory located in the city of Ulvrahill, the capital of the Daunka Province in Ossalimar.
Description
The Observatory is located in the Daystream Plaza in Ulvrahill and stands as one of the core buildings of the district. There is a large dome atop the center of the building that is made of a tempered glass and rings of copper and steel that form decorative designs. There are several decorations lining the walls of the Observatory that have distinct markings related to Lyr'ian and the myths surrounding them.
The main chamber of The Observatory is a large circular room which has an altar in the center of it that acts as a focal point for the room. Connected to the dome above is a grand telescope which projects an image of the stars onto the altar, even during the daytime. There is a sense of glowing from the rest of the interior with flickers of gold lining several surfaces.
Placeholder Flower by Owen Davies
History
The Astrasention Observatory was created directly after the Founding of the Daunka Province, an immediate response to the Religious Rebellion that led to the separation of the Province and the Empire. By 605 AR, the Observatory was constructed, and named for a great cleric of Lyr'ian Astrasention, who worked kindly alongside the burgeoning members of the religion to help it grow and become a force of hope for the city of Ulvrahill.
By 739 AR, the Astrasention Observatory became the largest temple within Ulvrahill as Starweaver became one of the core religious tenets of the people. The leader of the Daunka Province at this time was a former cleric of Starweaver fixed on hope and joy for people. They declared the temple a place of hope, for all those who seek it within the walls of the capital.
Notable People
| Name | Pronouns | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Lady Merenda Hycallia | She/Her | Fiendling Lead Cleric and Guardian of the Astrasention Observatory. She stands taller than most with kindly brown eyes. Merenda's frame is a deep red, with long thick black horns that counteract her silvery-white hair. Respected within the community, she is often seen wearing a brooch denoting the holy symbol of Lyr'ian. |
| Sherros Astralborn | They/Them | Wood Elf Temple Aid. Born a child of the Ossaman Tribes, they left to the Daunka Province after the death of their parents. They found themselves on the streets until they were reborn under the light of Lyr'ian. |
| Tarros Mooreland | He/Him | Grassfolk Cleric of Starweaver. Born into a family of nobility, Tarros is often considered small but mighty. He trained in the Astrasention Observatory for seven years, becoming familiar with the stars and constellations and learning what it means to have hope. At the age of 20, he set out on a pilgrimage to Sovmora, learning more about what it means to bring hope. |
Sounds like a lovely place to visit. I really like the idea that the telescope projects an image of the stars. :) I really like that you always include little bit about the inhabitants too in your articles.
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Its something I love to do. Adding in all the different pieces of info about those around.