Temple of Ilvir - Church of the Glory of Ilvir
The Church of the Glory of Ilvir is the only temple of the Order of Pia-Gardith which is dedicated to the study of the great works of the god Ilvir his Ivashu creations, and exposing them to the world.
Worship of Ilvir is discouraged in the City of Golotha and it's few adherents and priests periodically vanish. However, the order is involved with procuring Ivashu for the gladiatorial Pamesani Games is grudgingly welcomed by the general population and the Agrikian churches.
The Orders Priests have studied the Ivashu for over a century and likely have more knowledge of these creatures than anyone else on Hârn.
They are adorned in ochre yellow robes and have a more scholarly look than priestly. The High Priest Iztack is an exception, muscled bearded man with a large brass necklace engraved with Ilvirian symbology. This unusual priest, a former gladiator, uses his intimidating presence to deter the "accidents" which happens periodically to his predecessors.
Unknown to the general public and high Priest Iztack there is a conspiracy in his temple. Most of the temple priests work behind his back to sabotage the supply of the Ivashu to the Gladiatorial Arenas. Iztack is not particularly intelligent and has not noticed the subterfuge.
Purpose / Function
A temple for the worships of Ilvir.
A library devoted to the study of Ivashu.
Architecture
A large stone building. Its walls covered with intricate frescos of various Ivashu. The doors are wooden and carved with a giant claw and the grass fields outside are poorly maintained and filled with cages of various sizes, most broken.
The doors open to a large disorganized chamber three stories tall with the second and third floors being filled to the brim with books and scrolls accessed by perilous looking ladders and scaffolding system.
The ground level is decorated with statues of Ilvir and in the center is a snake shrine wrapped around huge brass bow filled with water. Various benches along the walls are covered in Ivashu bones and skulls, papers, some with sketches and diagrams of Ivashu.
History
601TR - Order of Pia-Gardith is founded by a band of wandering priests with the common goal worshiping Ilvir by studying his Ivashu creations.
674TR - A benefactor donated the building to Church the Order. It soon became there temple and repository for their studies.
Members of the Temple
High Priest Iztack
Priest Bariup
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