Temple of Halea - Church of Hidden Beauty
This temple of the Order of the Silken Voice operates under a siege mentally. The evil churches of Morgath and Agrik actively seek to undermine the church's political influence. Many priestesses and worshipers have been beaten, murdered, or disappear, never to be seen again. Despite this, the temple is prosperous, located in an important, albeit corrupt, trade center. The temple conceals much of its wealth and is relatively modest compared to its counterparts in other cities.
Temple Hierarchy
Queen-Mistress (High Priestess)
Ameline Horga is the intelligent and charismatic high priestess of the temple. She rose to this position after the murder of her mentor and predecessor in 719TR.
Mistresses (Senior Priestesses)
The Temple has seven senior priestesses who answer to the Queen-Mistress.
- Mistress of Silk and Gold
- Mistress of the Luxuriant Page
- Mistress of Discipline
- Mistress of the Golden Banquet
- Mistress of the Harmonies
- Mistress of Acolytes
Heptarch of Halea
One additional senior priestess is assigned the position on the Heptarchial Council. Golotha's ruling city council. The position is theoretically answerable to the Queen-Mistress. Unfortunately, the four previous appointments to this office have either been murdered or mysteriously disappeared. As a result, this position is vacant.
Priestess
The temple has four priestesses in addition to the mistresses.
Acolytes
The Temple has seven acolytes; all are attractive young women from all social classes. They report to the Mistress of Acolytes.
Solithar (Temple Guards)
The Temple nine guards. Unlike many other temples to Halea, these guards are chosen for their loyalty and combat prowess rather than their looks. These men report to the Mistress of Discipline.
Temple Members
Queen-Mistress
Ameline Horga
Mistress of the Luxuriant Page.
Roesia Thyme
Desilea Roesia is an expert perfumer. She has discovered many ancient manuscripts for the manufacture of aphrodisiacs. Some require very strange ingredients.
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