The Moonlight Tower of Mene

The center of the Lunari faith in Suna and a tower believed to hold Mene's power and presence. Built of dark black moonstone.

The Moonlight Tower, a monumental testament to the Devote Followers of Mene, stands as a remarkable feat of ancient architecture in the storied city of Marilune. This structure, believed to be the first large-scale dedicated shrine to the moon goddess Mene, was crafted with deliberate care and mystical intent over the span of 5000 nights.

The tower's construction utilized a unique material known as Moonstone, a specially crafted dark slate-like substance speckled with silvery fragments that gleamed under moonlight. This remarkable material, both weatherproof and moisture-resistant, was perfectly suited for Marilune's damp, aquatic region. Legends tell of its crafting process, now lost to time, which required the material to cure exclusively under the gentle glow of the moon. Exposure to sunlight was believed to compromise its properties, adding to the painstakingly slow but reverent construction process.

Each brick of Moonstone was laid with purpose, forming a structure whose resilience and beauty matched its spiritual significance. Far from being born of necessity or lack of resources, this extended timeline reflected the followers' deep devotion to Mene. The methodical building process was a sacred act, aligning the labor with the cycles of the moon.

After 15 years of dedicated effort, the Moonlight Tower rose as an imposing yet elegant monument. Upon its completion, it was blessed by the Lunari, followers of Mene, who believed the tower to be a divine bridge between the goddess and her worshipers. Its silvery flecks caught the moonlight in a way that seemed almost ethereal, symbolizing Mene's watchful presence over Marilune. The tower remains an enduring symbol of faith, craftsmanship, and the celestial connection between Marilune’s people and their moonlit deity.