The Respite

Outside Hillsby, in the Trielta Hills, hides a quaint sanctuary to Sune, Goddess of beauty. Here, lies a beautiful Shrine and Spa catering to those who need some pampering or are trying to change their looks to impress a potential client or love interest. In desperate times, healing and restorative magics can be found here (for an appropriate donation).

Purpose / Function

A temple to the goddess of beauty, Sune

Alterations

The temple is newly built but 10 years ago.

Architecture

Built inside a cave, the Respite is a cozy surprise, filled with unexpected charm and warmth. The main entrance is hidden by illusion magic and only those who are welcome ever find it. Ducking under the low entrance to the cave, a rush of humid warmth washes across your face as you approach the end of the low, narrow cavern. As the Shrine’s main cave opens up, it reveals a gorgeous cavern wreathed in blooming flowers. Birds can be seen flitting about the vines and various flower beds and their song is immediately soothing. Heat and light radiate from the large central fire built in a hollow of a massive black, volcanic stone. Acolytes keep a vigilant watch over the fire; feeding it as needed and quickly shoveling up any embers that pop from it’s hearth. What little smoke rises from the large fire rises to the top of the cave 35′ above and vents through an unseen chimney in the rock overhead. Moisture drips down the cavern walls and glistens on the many mirrors until wiped away by dutiful acolytes. These same mirrors are often ornately decorated and their position around the cavern provide a multiplication of the central fire’s light. Around the cave, a series of beds and chairs are arranged to provide the various services of the salon. Massages, hair cuts, manis and pedis are available to those in need of some grooming and tables of various vials are featured before stairs down to the main shrine. The vials contain perfumes, both mundane and exotic for Sune appreciates those who adorn themselves in beautiful things prior to worshipping her.

History

10 years ago, Lady Julliete Gill commissioned the construction of this temple after she moved to the town with Lord Hayden, of House Griffiths, her husband after he became Lord of the town. Kai Varnuron, a cleric of Sune, was sent from Winterhold to reside over the temple's construction and he stayed as it's resident cleric. He soon after took on an acolyte, Ossia Ventrose.

Tourism

Only those that are invited in by the acolytes can enter the temple. Although it is not hard to gain entry.

Maps

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  The Respite (Lower Level)

  Outside of Hillsby, in the Trielta Hills, hides a quaint sanctuary to Sune, Goddess of beauty. Here, lies The Respite, a beautiful Shrine and Spa catering to those who need some pampering or are trying to change their looks to impress a potential client or love interest. In desperate times, healing and restorative magics can be found here (for an appropriate donation).
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  The Respite (Upper Level)

  Outside of Hillsby, in the Trielta Hills, hides a quaint sanctuary to Sune, Goddess of beauty. Here, lies The Respite, a beautiful Shrine and Spa catering to those who need some pampering or are trying to change their looks to impress a potential client or love interest. In desperate times, healing and restorative magics can be found here (for an appropriate donation).

Founding Date

10 years ago

Type

Temple / Church

Parent Location

Hillsby

Additional Rulers/Owners

• Lady Julliete Gill

Owning Organization

The Church of Sune