Erone (J5)
Peoni, goddess of agriculture and healing abbey / hospital.
Run by Abbess Velira Siwen
Erone Abbey, built in 335, is held by the female Order
of the Balm of Joy. Velira Siwen, 51, abbess since 715, is
a highly spiritual woman who leaves politics to Sulaplyn
Brygyne of Kynge in the Tashal temple.
Located on the road to Tashal, the abbey has a
reputation for excellence in the healing arts. No wounded
or sickly folk are turned away. In addition to quarters for
the priestesses, acolytes, and lay helpers, Erone includes
a large temple, a manor house, and a large, overburdened
hospital.
The famous Erone hospital is built upon natural
mineral springs long considered therapeutic. The hospital
produces a variety of oils, unguents, salves, balms, elixirs,
and potions extracted and blended from all manner of
efficacious herbs and fungi. The clerics gather these
themselves or acquire them through trade. Sale of
medicines brings much-needed silver to the abbey.
The abbey enjoys the patronage of many noble
benefactors, including the king, the Baron of Ternua, and
Lady Thilisa of Qualdris. Despite this support, Erone is
constantly on the verge of financial collapse. It is in debt
to the Qualdris usurer Tommas of Cuke for the funds
needed to replace the hospital
roof, which was damaged
in a storm. The Pelnala is
considering a personal
appeal to the king for
assistance.
Type
Large town
Population
395
Owner/Ruler
Ruling/Owning Rank
Owning Organization
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