Sanctuary of Khanna at Castell

The Sanctuary is an example of the relatively rare purpose built, full-sized temple for worshiping the Goddess Khanna. The temple is entirely constructed of wood and is a tall, relatively narrow structure with steeply sloping roofs. The temple is home of the oldest and one of the most revered covens of Khanna priestesses.

Purpose / Function

This is both a place of worship for the local people and a place of pilgrimage for followers of the Goddess. The temple is regarded as a place of wisdom and learning by Khanna's priestesses and many travel their to study with the Coven Castell, which makes it's headquarters there.

Architecture

This all wood structure is tall, with steeply sloping roofs. The interior is known for its elaborately carved woodwork and for the dozens of colored glass lanterns that give it's interior an other worldly light.

Defenses

None

History

The shrine was built 400 years ago by the Coven of Castell and the local people.

Tourism

The shrine is an important pilgrimage site for Khanna worshippers. Most visitors are priestesses and on occasion entire covens will come to Castell as a group. It is not uncommon for priestesses to remain as Castell for an extended period of time to study with members of the Coven of Castell. It is relatively rare for Khanna worshippers from outside the Valley of the Fair who are not priestesses to make the arduous journey to Castell, with perhaps a hundred such visitors coming each year.

Founding Date

586

Alternative Names

Khanna's Shrine

Type

Temple / Church

Parent Location

Castell Village

Ruling/Owning Rank

Mistress of the Coven

Owning Organization

Coven of Castell

Characters in Location

• Ravanna of Castell