Kerat Temple

Purpose / Function

The Kerat Temple was constructed as the first base for Royal Dragon Riders by order of Keratus Kranío, giving him and his riders a place to train, bond and care with their dragons. As the kingdom grew the temple gained infamy as the place where Dragon Riders trained and was remodeled a few times, either to make sure the building didn't decay or to modernize it. After the war with The Pole Federation, the temple was converted to a santuary to make sure dragons did not go extinct. Currently the residers are the "keepers" of the dragons, family, and members, from the former riders who have a deep connection to the still living dragons.

Alterations

• In 2634 the temple underwent major renovations and expansions, removing the west wing, and relocating it so as to have a larger court-yard. All the rooms were renovated so as to accommodate the Riders and dragons.
• In 2712 a large pool was added to the south side, by order of the King who saw the riders and dragons suffer under the hot summer sun.
• In 3056 the temple was once again renovated and the former fields were made into yards, by order of a princess that believed the temple to be "too ugly and military".
• After the war with The Pole Federation the temple was renovated and converted from military base and temple to just temple.

Architecture

History

Built in 2501 by order of Keratus Kranío, originally named Keránio Dragon Temple, Kerat Temple was built as a temple for those who followed the Dragon and as a base for the Royal Dragon Riders to train and live. It soon became an important landmark on the island, and its most important temple. For centuries dragons would reside there and train with their riders.

Alternative Names

Dragon Temple; Fire Sanctuary

Type

Temple / Religious complex

Parent Location

Kéranío

Owning Organization

Kingdom of Kerasteio