Temple of Ilvir - Church of the Glory of Ilvir
The Church of the Glory of Ilvir is the only temple of the Order of Pia-Gardith which is dedicated to the study of the great works of the god Ilvir his Ivashu creations, and exposing them to the world though the Pamesani Games.
Worship of Ilvir is discouraged in the City of Golotha, and its few adherents and priests periodically vanish. However, the order is involved with procuring Ivashu for the gladiatorial Pamesani Games and is grudgingly welcomed by the general population and the Agrikian churches.
The Orders Priests have studied the Ivashu for decades and know more about these creatures than anyone else on Hârn.
Purpose / Function
A temple for the worship of Ilvir.
A library and research center devoted to the study of Ivashu.
A headquarters for Ivashu-hunting expeditions.
Supply Ivashu to Golotha's Pamesani Arena.
Architecture
A large stone building covered with ivy. Carts and canal boats regularly arrive bearing crates and cages with captive Ivashu, who alarm neighbors with strange odors and an alarming array of bestial howls.
The doors open to a large disorganized chamber three stories tall with the second and third floors being filled to the brim with books and scrolls accessed by perilous looking ladders and scaffolding system. Various benches along the walls are covered in Ivashu bones and skulls, papers, some with sketches and diagrams of Ivashu.
History
684TR - Farzil of Ryse, a priest of the Order of the Ochre Womb, traveled to Golotha and attended a spectacle at the bloody Pamesani Arena. Inspired by the audience’s reaction to the Ivashu featured in some events, Farzil decided that the Pamesani Games could be a new way to expose more people to the faith.
687TR - Farzil founds the Order of the Pia-Gardith to supply Ivashu for use in the Pamesani Games in the Thardic Republic and Rethem. He worked closely and with the support of the Agrikian Order of the Octagonal Pit.
687TR - Using profits from the trade of Ivashu to the arenas, Farzil purchased a vacant mansion in Golotha and renovated it as a temple for his new order.
Temple Priests
Grandmaster Krellas of Xunath
The revered elderly grandmaster has been catatonic for several years, only occasionally waking to ramble semi-incoherent sentences. Nevertheless, the other temple priests insisted he still conveys Ilvirs will to them by other means.
High Priest Binide of Gorth
A good-natured former physician who deeply understands Ivashu's anatomy and physical capabilities, he is the acting grandmaster of the order.
Sister Yadutha of Shoan
The temple’s senior priestess and Keeper of the House. Has thieves' guild connections.
Brother Oglum the Equani
An intimidating priest well over 6’ tall and covered in facial scarring common to his tribe. He is a former gladiator and has an uncanny affinity for Ivashu.
Staff
Yigal of Braimon
An is an apothecary and alchemist employed by the temple. He uses Ivashu body parts and fluids to make potent elixirs of various sorts.
Evli of Otorus
An hideworker employed by the temple. She tans Ivashu skins into exotic leathers.
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