The Asclepeion of Atlantis (Ἀσκληπιόςin)
Overview
The Asclepeion (Ἀσκληπιεῖον) is the Central Temple of Apollo and his son Aesculapius (Ἀσκληπιόςin) on the Continent of Atlantis. The building is dedicated to the art of Healing.It's Doctors are the Therapeutae (Θεραπευταί) or Therapists are the followers of the Gods dedicated to the healing of others.The Healers Guild and the Arboth Clan of the Dwarves are also strongly associated with this Landmark, often providing many of the clerics, priests and healers in the centre.
The Adyton (Ancient Greek: ἄδῠτον [ádyton], 'innermost sanctuary, shrine', lit. 'not to be entered') is the area reserved for Apollo's oracles in the temple, and a separate section the Abaton is the sacred place set aside for the high priests of Aesculapius. The entire area is protected by Monks of Apollo - who are Lawful Good in orientation.
Building Defense
Dogs were sacred to Aesculapius, and as such there are many large war dogs and guard dogs in the area also. However, most famous among the dogs present in the Asclepeion are the Apollonian Golden Retrievers, these dogs appear as normal Golden Retrievers but also have the power to cast Cure Light Wounds twice per day. As a pack they are a powerful force for healing, but they are known to wander up and down the roads around Atlantea Planetia and have been witnessed saving farmers, and their families from tragedies - including healing of injuries as they roam the plains. They cannot heal above 12HP TOTAL in a 24 hour period.The entire complex is also subject to the same translocation protection as the Atlantean Pyramids - and is said to disappear to an area referred to as Messini - making this temple both the Temple of Aesculapius in Messini and Atlantis. Some travelers have even found themselves temporarily in Messini during times of need. The temple will therefore move itself as a form of protection, but is more likely to move during times of war and illness when it is most needed in one area or another.
In the Asclepeion there is the largest collection of the latest surgical equipment.
The Building itself has the most extensive garden of herbs and herbal remedies on the Continent. It is therefore the leading training area and research centre for herbalism, and healing potion creation in Atlantis.
The building takes in any who seek healing - any who are sick, diseased or cursed are welcomed and treated. It sits on the Plains of Atlantis - not within a city area - to keep any diseases isolated.
Services Provided
The Aesclepeion provides access to all Healing and Restoration Spells cast at levels up to level 20. The payments for such services are dependent on the means available to the person being healed. The price of each spell is the same as given in the DMG 2nd ed. Page 113.Training
The temple will also provide training to all priests and paladins in any level up requirements. Other classes cannot train here to the same effect. The Building acts as a town in all other regards - excluding the purchase of weaponry. It can function exactly as a town - providing rest, replenishment of all goods, and mounts, exchanging of treasure and banking needs, this includes Wizard component (Spellmonger) needs. It only lacks the experts in other classes to allow for them to all level up.
Purpose / Function
The healing of the population, but also the providing of food to those who need it. The Aesclepien has sought to keep itself independent of the politics of the cities and kingdoms, providing a place for the removal of all curses, diseases and illnesses on the continent.
Alterations
The building has grown over the years, with new hospital areas, new herbal gardens and training facilities being built for the improvement of healing. An entire research building has been developed for the spreading of healing throughout the continent. It also sends traveling healers around Atlantia Planetia to heal the population.
Architecture
The Complex is based on Classical Greek/Atlantean Architectural norms.
History
The facility was built to preserve the population from disease, and is said to have magically appeared fully constructed on the 8th day of Apollmon with the Sun high above at Midday. It has long been seen as a gift of Apollo to the Atlantean People.
The first plants said to have grown at the site were Wolfsbane (Aconite or Monkshood) and Belladonna. The Temple Aspirants took this to be a sign that there is a time of greater Lycanthropes and Undead coming.
Tourism
Anyone ill, sick or in need makes their way to the temple in order to receive healing and guidance.
Founding Date
130
Alternative Names
The Hospital
Type
Hospital
Parent Location
Owning Organization
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