Aionian Sanctuaries
Found scattered throughout the territories of the Human kingdoms of Imera, the Aionian Sanctuaries are one of the most recognisable elements of the Church of the Radiant Saints. Constructed in honour of Saint Aione (commonly known as the Healing Saint or, occassionally, the Founding Saint), these sanctuaries are dedicated not only to providing places of worship for the faithful of the Radiant Church, but also to upholding Aione's ideals of bringing hope and healing to all who need it. These sanctuaries remain a welcomed sight throughout Imera, both to their local communities, as well as any travellers passing through their area.
Purpose / Function
The Aionian Sanctuaries were constructed both to provide followers of the Radiant Church a place to practice their faith, as well as to provide a place of healing for those who need it.
Architecture
Aionian Sanctuaries are built from a mix of wood and brick, and follow many of the same architectural elements used by other temples associated with the Radiant Church (rectangular shape, sloped roof, a main hall where ceremonies take place, and a steeple over the entrance). Usually there's a stained glass window at the head of the sanctuary behind the altar containing a stylised depiction of Saint Aione, living quarters for the priests/Clerics, and a section of the main hall dedicated to tending to any sick or injured that are brought here (in times of great need, the main hall can easily be converted to support more patients).
Defenses
While the Aionian Sanctuaries themselves weren't built with any military apliacations in mind beyond tending to injured guardsmen, it's common for the local communities non-fighting citizens to take shelter within these buildings during invasions, due to the sturdy construction of the sanctuaries and the added protection of any Lightbearer Clerics residing there.
Tourism
Besides tending to the citizens of their local community, the Aionian Sanctuaries have seen their fair share of travellers passing through their areas, with adventuring parties being the most common visitors (it's said that outside of the local inn, an Aionian Sanctuary is the most likely place to find an adventuring party). Interestingly, many adventuring Clerics often find their start at these sanctuaries (often being recruited by a passing adventuring party), and many who've retired from the adventuring profession often take up serving at a local sanctuary.
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Temple / Church
Owning Organization
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