The house of Healing
Within the Poor Quarter sits the House of Healing, a humble sanctuary of the Church of Yondalla, tucked away in the heart of a rough neighbourhood.
The building is modest, with crumbling stone walls covered in ivy and moss, showing signs of years of wear. Despite its humble appearance, there’s a warm, welcoming atmosphere that permeates the air, as if the very stones of the building hold the care and compassion of the goddess Yondalla herself.
The structure is a single-story stone house with a thatched roof, sagging slightly under the weight of time.
The exterior has a few flower boxes, though they are often neglected and overgrown, showing the church's struggle to balance its resources with the needs of the community.
Design
Wooden beams stretch across the ceiling, some warped and aged, but still sturdy.
In one corner, there’s a small altar to Yondalla, where candles flicker before an image of the goddess—a kind, matronly figure, Cornucopia on a shield, symbolizing abundance and protection.
Entries
Large, wooden, imposing Doors, crafted from sturdy oak with intricate carvings that tell the story of the goddess’s compassion and protection, stand at the entrance of the church, slightly worn with age, but still grand in their own right, welcoming those who seek solace or healing.
The windows, small and simple, have faded, patched curtains that sway in the breeze, offering just a glimpse of the light filtering through.
Sensory & Appearance
The room is dimly lit by the flickering firelight and a few lanterns, their soft glow casting shadows that dance along the walls. There are a few cots for the sick and injured, each one covered with simple, worn bedding. Patients, often from the poorest quarters, lie there, receiving care from the clergy, whose hands are gentle but their faces drawn from long hours of service. Healers, dressed in plain robes of brown and green, move quietly between the patients, whispering comforting words and applying their remedies. Some of them are young novices, still learning the ways of Yondalla’s healing arts, while others are older, with the wisdom of many years spent tending to the sick.
Denizens
Patients:
Robbie Smoothhands, Female Halfling
Krimmon Greenleaf, Male Halfling
Solomon Rutland, Male Human
Hupe Jamjar, Male Halfling
Sapply Musgraben, Male Gnome
Contents & Furnishings
Inside, the space is small but filled with simple furnishings—wooden benches lined against the walls, a central hearth with a fire burning gently to ward off the chill, and tables cluttered with medical supplies and healing herbs. The scent of sage, lavender, and something more medicinal hangs in the air. Shelves of jars and vials line the walls, filled with dried plants, poultices, and salves, all crafted by the priests and healers who serve here.
Despite the poverty surrounding the church, there is a deep sense of warmth here—a sanctuary where the downtrodden are cared for without judgment. The healers work tirelessly, knowing that their mission is to serve the poor and the vulnerable, reflecting the nurturing, protective nature of Yondalla. Though the House of Healing is humble, it is filled with the spirit of compassion, and it’s clear to anyone who enters that the light of Yondalla shines brightly within, providing comfort and hope to those in need.
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