Mother of Tears Cathedral
The Mother of Tears Cathedral , dedicated to the benevolent deity Ezra, Our Lady of the Mists , stands as a majestic testament to faith and divine philosophy in Dementlieu . Located at the heart of a bustling, prosperous city of Port-a-Lucine , this grand structure and is a marvel of architectural beauty and spiritual significance.
Exterior:
The cathedral’s exterior is a breathtaking sight to behold. It reaches towards the heavens with towering spires that seem to touch the sky, glistening in the sunlight. The entire edifice is built from pristine white marble, meticulously sculpted and adorned with intricate carvings of saints, symbols of mourning, and scenes depicting the blessings of Our Lady of the Mist. Radiant stained glass windows depict Ezra ’s various aspects and epic deeds, casting a kaleidoscope of colors that dance upon the cathedral floor. At the entrance, a massive pair of arched wooden doors, elaborately carved with sacred motifs, provide a warm and welcoming invitation to all who seek solace and guidance within. A wide, immaculately paved plaza stretches out before the cathedral, providing a place for worshippers to gather and for grand processions to take place during important religious festivals.Interior:
The interior of the Mother of Tears Cathedral is equally awe-inspiring. As you step inside, you are enveloped in a sense of serenity and divine presence. The high, vaulted ceilings seem to reach into eternity, and the cavernous space is filled with the soft, golden light streaming through the stained glass windows. Rows upon rows of intricately carved pews fill the main nave, facing a grand altar made of pure, polished marble adorned with golden accents. The air is perfumed with the scent of incense, which wafts from censers swung by archorites during religious ceremonies. At the far end of the cathedral stands the Icon of Ezra, a massive, breathtaking stained glass window depicting a glorious vision of Ezra , surrounded by swirling mists and banishing horrid creatures of darkness. This window is the focal point of the cathedral’s sanctuary, radiating divine energy and inspiring all who gaze upon it.History
In 707 BC, the lands of Dementlieu were unveiled by the mists, and Anchorites were sent on expeditions into these lands to explore and spread Ezra’s words.
One of these explorers, Joan Secousse, brought intriguing revelations. In the center of the capital Port-a-Lucine, she found a crumbling cathedral called the Ste Mere des Larmes, or the Holy Mother of Tears. Researching the site, she discovered that it belonged to a forgotten faith, and found amidst the ruins a stained-glass window still intact, with an image surprisingly similar to Ezra’s image and iconography. Exploring the Church, she found secret passages that lead to a large underground network of tunnels and rooms. 
In one of these rooms a sealed environment was found, where numerous parchments and records preserved for more than 500 years were discovered. These discoveries rocked the religious community, and Joan claimed that she had uncovered lost teachings and texts that had been written by Ezra herself.
These controversial allegations were promptly refuted by the Mother Church of Borca, but Joan claimed to have had a new epiphany, and wrote a new book on Ezra. Her claims were submitted to the Rite of Revelation, and to the surprise and outrage of many, Joan and her faithful supporters managed to conjure a new form of Ezra’s shield, and she became the Bastion of a new sect of Ezra.
The third Book of Ezra tells how the Goddess filled the void from which all the Gods had withdrawn and assumed many facets to serve as a guide and guardian to mortals. Dementlieu’s sect takes a neutral stance and believes that all the Gods worshiped by men in the land of Mists are in some way a facet of Ezra.
Excerpt from "Weatherymay's Survival Guide to the Mists"by the Black Feather
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