Rain House

"People gathered in the Rain House as the first drops began to fall. Everyone huddled inside. The village crier stood atop a pedestal in the center and spoke a few words before he began to sing. The people responded to his musical phrase in unison. He spoke again about the traditions of our ancestors before returning to song.
Spirits were high in this space despite the darkness and thunder. As the storm reached the most powerful point so did the chorus drowning out the sound of rain and thunder.
When the storm broke people listened to the crier tell one final story before departing, voices hoarse but spirits high."
-The Outsider Abound by Harum Debaal

Purpose / Function

The Rain House was built as a artistic structure. The original purpose was to be an appealing building in the common park. It collects water and let's it flow out over one side.

Alterations

After the completion of the structure a wooden platform was added in the center of the structure so that one person could stand atop and address the crowd. The stand was originally just a storage crate but was replaced by a local craftsman with an ornate wooden platform. It is still used for meetings.

Architecture

The building is a large wooden gazebo. There are no walls. The roof is a tall, pentagonal bucket. The pillars are carved with creatures of legend and stories of old.
The water captured in the bucket flows out in a thin fall on one side of the structure.

History

The Rain House was constructed in Summer 34. It quickly became a cultural icon in the town. The first rain ceremony was held during a particularly powerful storm in Spring 35 when people in the common park hid quickly in the shelter to escape the rain.

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Type

Public hall / house