Temple of Agrik - Bastion of the Dancing Flame
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A Temple dedicated to Agrik, the evil god of Fire and War.
This Temple is managed by the female-only Clerical Order of Kukshin and receives strong support from the fighting Order, the Sisterhood of the Crimson Dancer.
This Temple was abandoned by the Order of Hepra the Mace and claimed by the Order of Kukshin. The Priestess have recovered considerable volumes of holy books and religious artifacts, which they are currently repurposing to their version of the Agrikian Religion.
Known only to a select few the Khamar Copper Plates are also stored in this temple.
There are considerable tensions with the local Temple of Morgath, The Shrine of Aekluhaya, who consider this Temple's presence to be an affront to what they consider their most unholy Shrine. This Policy of antagonism is encouraged by the High Priestess and the Constable of Ithiko Castle.
History
671TR - This Temple founded by the Order of Hepra the Mace to counter or watch over the activities of the Church of Morgath. The Shrine of Aekluhaya is located nearby.
722TR - The Barony of Ithiko is seized by a surprise attack led by Dame Athena Pallas, a Sisterhood of the Crimson Dancer Knight. During the Chaos of the Priests fled the Temple taking whatever treasures they could grab. The abandoned Temple was claimed and occupied by the Order of Kukshin.
Temple Members
High Priestess
Viriahn Livia Trakinhelm
Livia Trakinhelm originates from Harbaal.
Priestesses
The Temple has 8 Priestesses all are new appointments.
Apersuphur Arina Delauer
Arina Delauer is the Mistress of the Temple Archives.
Acolytes
The Temple has 6 Acolytes many are new recruits.Acolyte Arlette
A former Raven and Skull Cultist Arlette is old for an Acolyte but does have valuable sorcerous abilities.
The Terahni (Temple Guard)
The Temple is protected by two Crimson Dancer Knights and an Octad (8) of Women-at-arms.
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