Temple of Larani - Basilica of King Aidrik IV

The Basilica of Aidrik IV is the largest, most impressive temple of Larani on Hârn. It is the traditional site of the Kaldor's coronations, royal marriages, and funerals. Royal patronage has made the Church wealthy, boasting many priests and an impressive choir. Its masses are spectacular affairs.

In 727TR, Tashal was overrun by the might of the short-lived New Empire of Lothrim. Most of the temple priests were put to the sword, although Serolan Deni Trochi was captured and mercilessly tortured. He never divulged any secrets or the location of the temple's hidden relics.

The Empire gave the temple to a ragtag mob of Agrikian priests, who defiled it and converted it into a temple dedicated to larani great enemy Agrik. The statue of Larani was defaced, and an octagonal fire pit was installed.

When the city and temple were freed in late winter, the city's Agrik worshipers were put to the flame. The surviving, now saintly Serolan Deni started a restoration effort.

Features

Hall of the Lady

This hall has a spectacular 24-ft tall alabaster statue of Larani flanked by smaller statues of Valamin and Mendiz. These statues were defiled during the Agrikian occupation. Serolan Deni Trochi has made it a priority to have them repaired. Before the temple's desecration in 726TR, many pilgrims traveled to view it from over Hârn and the continent.

The hall also had ten human-sized statues of Knights of Tirith support a huge checkered shield on their shoulders, however, this was destoyed. This was used as a pulpit by priests to deliver sermons.

Royal Balcony

The balcony on the second floor is reserved for the king and his entourage. It stands opposite the choir loft.

Library and Scriptorium

The cathedral has a scriptorium and a large library of holy text, however many were lost during the Agrikian occupation. Its secret vaults were discovered by the Agrikian's, fortunately most of the priceless holy and heretical books had been saved.

Crypt, Mortuary, and Ossuary

The bones of hundreds of priests are located in the Ossuary. This was defiled during the Agrikian occupation.

Wine Celler

The Cathedral has one of the largest and best wine cellars in the Kingdom.

Artifacts

The Basilica has a large number of holy artifacts. These include the Royal Crown of House Atane, the shield of Saint Branik, the Compassionate, and a garnet-encrusted reliquary containing the toe of Saint Semeline. This was a gift from Hârn's first Primate and is popular with pilgrims.

These were hidden in an undiscovered secret vault during the Agrikian occupation. Despite hideous torture Serolan Deni Trochi never gave up the location of the vault.

Vigils

The basilica always had noble adherents and warriors praying and holding Vigils.

Vigil of the Visionary Builder

High Priest Tomis Bakith dedicated his life to the construction of Harn's most Magnificent Temple to Larani after receiving a vision directly from the Goddess.

Blessing

Succeeding on a DC 12 Religion check will inspire the adherent to achieve great long-term goals. He will gain advantage on a skill check for a downtime activity, provided it takes more than three months and is for a holy cause.

Vigil of Saint Semeline

Praying at the garnet-encrusted reliquary containing the toe of Saint Semeline, the Master of the Scarlet Lance.

Blessing

Succeeding on a DC 10 Religion check will enhance a Knight's aptitude with the lance.

When fighting on horseback with a Knight, he gains a +1 to hit for the duration of one combat or a +2 to hit during one friendly joust. This blessing can be used 3 times.

Vigil of the King's Wisdom

King Aidrik IV ruled for many years and was a generous supporter of the Church. He is considered one of Kaldor's finest and most respected Kings.

Blessing

Succeeding on a DC 13 Religion check will inspire an adherent better to understand the motivations of the poor or powerful alike. He gains advantage on an Insight check. This blessing can be used 2 times.

History

135TR - Missionaries from Melderyn construct the city's original temple.

424TR - High Priest Tomis Bakit had a vision of the Goddess Larani, who showed him a great temple she desired to be built. He accepted the divine call and gained sponsorship from the nobility and the newly crowned King Aidrik IV.

427TR - Tomis Bakit begins the construction of a Grand Cathedral using Terzri Masons.

469TR - The Cathedral is completed. The aged Tomis Bakit died one hour after it was dedicated. The temple priests formally join the Order of The Spear of Shattered Sorrow.

726TR - After the events of the Solora Crusade and the formation of the Order of The Knights of Redemption the temple decided to join the new clerical Order of Valamin, the Mouth of Virtue.

727TR - The Cathedral is desecrated and looted by Agrikians. Fortunately, the most treasured holy relics are saved, although much rebuilding is needed.

Founding Date

469TR

Type

Cathedral / Great temple

Parent Location

City of Tashal

Temple Members

High Priest

Serolan Deni Trochi

Highpriest Deni, art by Artbreeder

Deni Trochi has an iron will and formidable reputation forged during the events of Tashal’s occupation by the Order New Empire of Lothrim. He wields considerable moral and political power.