Wayshrines of reprieve
All across the Grande Rocc, along roads and forest paths there are small shrines. Many of these shrines are places of offering, to a faith or even to local spirits and magical beasts; but some of these shrines are places of healing.
Wayshrines of reprieve are small stone structures, rarely little more than a 10 ft. by 10 ft. room, with a cloth covered altar or bed in the center. These shines are typically crewed by a single cleric or acolyte from a nearby settlement, it is the duty of these persons to heal those that visit the shrine to the best of their ability.
Seen by small communities as places of healing ,especially for those who cannot afford to travel to larger cities and receive more thorough healing, wayshrines offer some comfort and protection from the ravages of daily life. Many Acolytes of larger temples and organizations spend months in these places as part of their training, learning to heal minor wounds, and restore the spirits of those who visit.
Wayshrines of reprieve are small stone structures, rarely little more than a 10 ft. by 10 ft. room, with a cloth covered altar or bed in the center. These shines are typically crewed by a single cleric or acolyte from a nearby settlement, it is the duty of these persons to heal those that visit the shrine to the best of their ability.
Seen by small communities as places of healing ,especially for those who cannot afford to travel to larger cities and receive more thorough healing, wayshrines offer some comfort and protection from the ravages of daily life. Many Acolytes of larger temples and organizations spend months in these places as part of their training, learning to heal minor wounds, and restore the spirits of those who visit.
Purpose / Function
These small shrines offer limited healing and restoration for those in need. While not typically crewed by powerful clerics or magical healers, those who work them are typically able to cast minor magics, or at least are able to make salves and healing tonics.
Entries
Typically a Wayshrine will have only one entrance or exit, on whatever side of the building faces the road.
Sensory & Appearance
Inside is usually kept simple, devoid of decoration or finery.
Some shrines, especially those tended by the same person for long periods of time will have some small touches of personality and decor, but this is not the norm.
Some shrines, especially those tended by the same person for long periods of time will have some small touches of personality and decor, but this is not the norm.
Denizens
Usually a single cleric, acolyte or other hearer.
Contents & Furnishings
Typically a single central Bed, Bench or Altar for the person being healed to lie upon.
Beside this, on the side of the room farthest from the door would be a small bench or table, and a stool or cot for use by the healer.
Beside this, on the side of the room farthest from the door would be a small bench or table, and a stool or cot for use by the healer.
Valuables
Typically no wealth or treasure is kept here, though some small monetary donations may be left at the altar outside the shrine.
Otherwise the only treasure would be the possible healing items within.
Otherwise the only treasure would be the possible healing items within.
Architecture
Simple, usually of stone, though in some areas the shrines are built of wood.
The front to the building typically has a single door to the left side, and a small altar to the right of that, facing the road.
There is typically 1 small window, near the ceiling at the back of the building, to let in light.
Inside the shrine there is usually only a bed or altar used for healing and rest, and a small stool and cabinet for use by the current healer.
The front to the building typically has a single door to the left side, and a small altar to the right of that, facing the road.
There is typically 1 small window, near the ceiling at the back of the building, to let in light.
Inside the shrine there is usually only a bed or altar used for healing and rest, and a small stool and cabinet for use by the current healer.
History
These shrines are commonplace on the continent of the Grande Rocc, and have been for at least 700 years.
Before that time they were still occasionally seen, but their popularity grew as the cities expanded and roads between places became better traveled.
Before that time they were still occasionally seen, but their popularity grew as the cities expanded and roads between places became better traveled.
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