Temple of Mortona
Purpose / Function
Although there is no historical evidence in support of this theory, it is believed that the temple was constructed as a sanctuary for worshippers of Mortona. Open worship of The Goddess of death is still very much taboo within Kureta, but in the past, it was considered to be heretical within Kureta City. Paladins in the service of The Goddess would seek out and punish any such heretics, often resulting in the Mortona followers' deaths.
There are no records of Mortona ever having a dedicated church or temple, and based on what The Unlikely Association found within, it seems that this hidden temple was intended to be a sanctuary for the persecuted.
Defenses
The temple was found to be infested with undead. Shadows, zombies, and ghouls inhabit the halls, feeding off of any hapless fool who wanders in.
The ghost of one of Mortona's followers was found in the lower levels of the temple, tasked with protecting the Seed of Mortona. The ghost failed to prevent the Shadow Witches from stealing it, however.
History
No written history exists for this temple, however, based on the discovery of ancient coins within, it is believed that the temple must have been built between 960-1000KCB.
A vision of the temple was given to Marty, by Mortona. The vision showed the acolytes of the temple under attacks by Paladins of The Goddess. It seems that most of Mortona's followers were killed, but they were able to defend themselves by transforming one of their members into something else... It is unclear how this story ended, but seems likely that the temple was abandoned shortly after.
In more recent times, the Shadow Witches had been using the temple as a temporary base of operations - but have since vacated.
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Temple / Religious complex
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