Temple of Halea - Church of the Bygone Dream

This Temple of the Order of the Silken Voice has grown prosperous as Tashal has become a major trade center. Even the powerful church of Larani has taken note of its growing political influence.

Temple hierarchy

Queen-Mistress

Silena Ekiar is the intelligent and charismatic High Priestess of the Temple. She uses her considerable charms and contacts to promote her faith and its interests.

Mistresses

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

Priestess

These number nine of which two are placements from other Kingdoms.

Acolytes

The Temple has six acolytes, all are attractive young women from all social classes. They report to the Mistress of Acolytes.

Solithar (Temple Guards)

The Temple seven guards are all strong, handsome men reporting to the Mistress of Discipline.

Architecture

This Temple constructed of pink sandstone is a two-story building of eastern Lythian design, caped with a Copper Clad Dome. The walls are decorated with a bas-relief of satyrs cavorting with nude nymphs.

The Temple has an adjoining luxurious bathing pool for the use of the clergy and invited guests.

The central heptagon shrines walls are covered in golden silk drapes. In the center are seven statues of Halea’s handmaidens, each with their own chest for donations and gifts.

Adjacent to the Temple is a mausoleum for the mummified or cremated remains of the faithful.

History

584TR - The Temple is founded to cater to the Cities growing merchant class.

721TR (Winter) - The Mistress of the Golden Banquet, Danisa Chatil was involved in a scandal and expelled from the temple. Refer Session 070 - Temple Hijinks.

Alternative Names
Church of the Bygone Dream
Type
Cathedral / Great temple
Parent Location

Temple Members

Queen-Mistress

Silena Ekiar

Priestess Silena.png

High Priestess Silena. by Artbreeder

Priestess

Elysant Corinja (Ellie)

Elysant, art by Artbreeder


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