Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Location: The Temple of the Gods

The Temple of the Gods, two days north of Stormvale, was the location of King Peter's home village. After he was crowned, Peter had the temple made to House the great artifacts, honor all the Gods and bring all the faiths together, as he was bringing the country together. For hundreds of years the faiths did meet here in peace until Shaniko, the Black Wizard, tore them apart and the Temple was forgotten.

The temple was discovered again by the Chosen who fought back Shaniko's army there. After the war the temple was restored, housing was added and caretakers were assigned.

Then when the last High King was killed the union began to fall apart. By the time of the High King's Sword series the Temple and grounds are in disrepair and no one resides there.

Originally there was a single temple, round with a golden dome and nine pillars on the outside supporting an overhang. Murals to honor all the Gods adorn the outside and reliefs of the Gods adorn the columns.

After the War of the Chosen housing was added and a marble, cobbled plaza in the middle was also added. On the south side a statue was dedicated the Chosen, a likeness of each one carved from marble.

By the time of the High King's Sword the place is overgrown and abandoned. Only the temple appears pristine.

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