Temple of Rao

This humble sanctuary is the home of the Patriarch of Rao, Jerome Khesti, and the center of Greyhawk's devotions to that god of peace and serenity. The wood-and-stone temple to the god of peace and serenity is humble in appearance but well crafted. The immediate neighborhood is known as an island of quiet in a sea of chaos, and the crime rate in this oasis is notably low. The church has close ties with the followers and clergy of Pelor.
The temple is the scene of the unusual worship services held in honor of Rao. Instead of the typical religious harangue, these observances involve long, reasoned discussions among church elders on the virtues of a controversial topic with questions and comments taken from the congregation, followed by hours of silence during which the entire congregation meditates upon the issue. Few individuals remain for the entire ceremony – it runs eight to ten hours – but the chapel is filled all day on Godsday as the faithful arrive, linger for an hour or two, and depart.
This gentle and practical religion remains one of the most popular in the city. In addition to the patriarch, the sect claims several other powerful clerics among its clergy in Greyhawk.

Type

Temple / Church

Parent Location

Foreign Quarter

Owner

Jerome Khesti