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Church of Hysterion in Standopolis

Due to the enormous population of Standopolis, a number of the city's priests found it prudent to move away from the standard "One roof over the Pantheon" structure that marks most Pantheonic Temple's throughout continental Malatoria, and instead constructed large churches and temples built for the worship of their specific god.  The Church of Hysterion in Standopolis in one such example.   Built centuries ago, this large gothic structure features three distinct wings, each dedicated to a different aspect of Hysterion's domain: air, sea, and justice.  Murals, stained glass windows, and iconography of all kinds are on full display in this richly appointed cathedral.  Each day it attracts hundreds, even thousands of devout guests and pilgrims.   As an organization, the Church of Hysterion has had a tumultuous past as the wealth and power it accumulated grew to corrupt a number of high officials and Hierophants.  This created a huge scandal for the Church when it was exposed (and ultimately rooted out) by Elendarian hero, Talon Ironstar.  Since that time the church has refocused and reformed itself and has once again become a trusted source for right an justice in Standopolis.     The Ironstar Family still holds great sway over the church, with Lady Dorsi Ironstar recently rising to the title of Hierophant.

Architecture

Split into three grand wings with high arching ceilings.  The church also sports a large central spire and a large fountain of holy water in the central axis of the wings.
Type
Cathedral / Great temple

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