Temple of Agrik - Bastion of Silent Screams
Temple dedicated to Agrik, the Evil God of Fire and War held by the Order of the Eight Demons.
This is an octagonal stone building four stories high. Dark smoke continually emerges from a vent in the center black dome roof and long banners of the Order of the Eight Demons and the Cohorts of Gashang flank the guarded main entranceway. The walls surrounding the complex are tall and set with vicious-looking iron spikes. A few of these spikes look rusty, but that could also be dried blood. The compound surrounding the Temple is a museum of old torture equipment.
Occupants
The Agrikian Order of the Eight Demons, which has female-only clerics, is notorious for its soundproof torture chambers and the treatment of any male captives.
The Temple is well garrisoned with a chapter house of their sponsored fighting order, the Cohorts of Gashang.
The catacombs and temple treasures are also said to be guarded by several monstrous Shroud Ghouls.
Purpose
Principal church for the worship of Agrik in Coranan.
The base of operations for the Order of the Eight Demons and the Cohorts of Gashang.
Ensure that the Order of the Eight Demons remains the dominant Agrikian religious fraction in Coranan.
Houses the Octagonal Pit of Eternal fire.
History
714TR - This temple was previously occupied by the Order of Hepra the Mace until theological differences lead to the order violently split into two. This Temple fell under the control of the Order of the Eight Demons, now the dominant Agrikan faction in Coranan.
Order of the Eight Demons
Order of the Cohort of Gashang
Leadership
High-Priestess - Albalny Sunis
A determined, sadistic, and exacting woman, feared by all, even her bodyguard of Knights from the Cohorts of Gashang.
Knight Commander - Sir Jellic Betts
Commands the local chapter house of the Cohorts of Gashang and the temple guard.
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