Temple of the Divines

The Temple of the Divines, located in the center of Orndell, is the largest place of worship in all of Andorith, perhaps all of Efrar. It houses a homage to all the divinities worshipped by the Aegis Nations. The Temple itself is a very gothic style of architecture and is older than the city itself. Carved in to the walls of the Averness Mountains that protect the city. On any given day, thousands of believers and tourist pass through the temple. Whether worshippers on a pilgrimage or the afflicted seeking divine help with their conditions. The temple is filled statues carved from marble depicting the various gods worshipped by the citizens of the Aegis Nations. Some even travel to the Temple to seek out favor from their preferred deity, or the few, come to claim their right as a champion of the faith. The Temple is patrolled by Orndell's city guard on the outside, but from within, it is filled with dozens of paladins and clerics, ready to give their own life to protect this holy location. Although they come from different orders, allied to different gods of the pantheon, both the holy warriors put aside any differences to work together to defend what they each hold dearest.

Purpose / Function

A Grand temple meant for worship and healing of those in need. Made to praise the preferred sect of deities in Orndell and the combined gods of those inhabiting the Aegis Nations.

Architecture

A Gothic Styled Cathedral, carved into the stone of the mountainside. At the entrance to the Temple, a large waterfall cascades down into a pool of water, obscuring the temple from the center of the city.

Tourism

Many come for miles to see the Temple of the Divines, even those not devout in the faith, to see its grand architecture. Others seek relief from ailments, and some to renew or strengthen their faith in the pantheon of gods.

Type

Cathedral / Great temple

Parent Location

Orndell

Owning Organization

The Aegis Nations