Mosque of Beauteous Selan
High Priest Imam Lelia supervises ten associates, 90 clerical brethren, and 150 lay brethren.
Selan does not have her largest mosque in Huzuz; her faith is centered in Afyal. It is not the smallest of the mosques of enlightenment however, and Selan has a good following in Huzuz. The clergy's holdings in the rest of Huzuz are not nearly as extensive as those of the Jisannites or the Zannites, but the mosque is fairly wellto- do.
Many of the faithful of Selan are artists and gardeners. The temple is a beautiful place, with exotic hanging plants, orchids and roses growing on the walls, exquisite sculptures and artworks about the mosque. One of the sure ways to favor at the mosque is to create something of beauty and donate it to the temple. All the priests here are considered to have proficiency in the arts, and they can recognize true creativeness and beauty. Many works done by members of the faithful adorn the Golden Mosque and the Grand Caliph's Palace.
The ceremonies of Selan are also beautiful. Talented musicians perform, and songs and merriment make up most of the service. Once per month, during the night of the full moon, the dome over the temple turns transparent, and the moonlight is concentrated on the central worship area.
There stands a statue of a pear tree. The ceremony reaches its peak when the moonlight concentrates upon the tree. The tree appears to take life, blossom and flower, and then put on fruit. The fruit flies off and touches various members of the faithful who are present.
Being touched by the goddess is considered a very favorable sign.
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