Monastery of the Celestial Veil

The Monastery of the Celestial Veil is one of the oldest holy sites in the Kingdom of Gorundia. Nestled in a Fertile 'valley' (it is surrounded by low hills), it is most sacred to Merikka, despite her lower status in the Pantheon, she has pride-of-place, followed by the greater shrines of the Velari, and lesser shrines to the rest of the Oeridian pantheon.
The Abbess (there are Monks and Nuns present, there have previously been Abbots as well) holds all the lands equivelant to a Barony, which pays no tithes to the local nobles. Additionally, it has long been supported by House Amadis, as County Blackbriar is one of several regions that provide many of the devotees that take vows in the Abbey. It is very fertile land, and produces far more than it needs, exporting a great amount and providing charity to numerous villages as needed.
The primary caretakers and residents of the Abbey, come from two orders, monks of The Verdant Chain

Motto:

"Through discipline, the land flourishes."

Focus:

Agricultural discipline and land stewardship. Purpose: This order trains monks to be exemplary farmers, stewards, and protectors of fertile lands. Members focus on cultivating crops, rotating fields, and preserving soil health. They believe that tending to the land is a sacred duty to Merikka.

Practices:

Morning meditations in the fields. Using their martial skills to protect farmlands from raiders and pests. Ritual blessings for each harvest season.

And the Nuns Sisters of the Hearth, many of whom are either poor girls that volunteer for two to four years, or sometimes noble daughters that are in need of discipline. The elder nuns use patience and hard work to help them find their way. All are equals once they done the habit.

Motto:

"Through the hearth, the family thrives."

Focus:

Family guidance and the domestic sphere.

Purpose:

A female-only order that focuses on strengthening families and communities. They provide counsel, teach domestic skills, and serve as midwives and healers.

Practices:

Ritual baking of bread to bless households. Offering marriage and family advice.

Motto:

"Through the hearth, the family thrives."

Focus:

Family guidance and the domestic sphere.

Purpose:

A female-only order that focuses on strengthening families and communities. They provide counsel, teach domestic skills, and serve as midwives and healers.

Practices:

Ritual baking of bread to bless households. Offering marriage and family advice.
Because of the numerous shrines to the various Oeridian dieties, it is a well known site for pilgrims and those in need. All may stay for three days without question, visitors that stay longer are expected to earn their way by contributing. It has been known to offer official Sanctuary as well, for the traditional 40 days.

Type

Abbey