Temple District

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^{Temple borough, residential borough - middle/upper class, medium guard presence.}
The Temple District lies in the center of Oldtown, and is bordered by Booktown to the north, the Clearflow Banks to the east, the Dockside Market to the south, and the Old Town borough to the west. Many of the city's larger and smaller temples can be found in this borough, and one does not have to search far to find a procession or ritual going on. The streets are crowded with locals, travelers, and clerics, and the smell of incense hangs heavy in the air. Many small wayshrines are carved into the building walls, filled with elaborate and not-so-elaborate portrayals of the respective deity. Proselytizers stand upon boxes in the street, shouting their messages to whomever wants to listen.
Naturally, the Temple District is a must-visit for any traveler or tourist, if only to say a quick prayer to the deity of your choice. Apart from the many wayshrines and little churches and temples, these are the most impressive buildings!

• Naingate
  The Naingate is a wizard's tower, still in use to this day. Though access to the tower itself is restricted, the many waterfalls appearing out of thing air and falling upon the cobblestone streets below without leaving a trace of actual water are a sight to behold.
• The Font of Knowledge
  The de-facto temple to Oghma , the Font of Knowledge is not only a temple of prayer, but also an institute of learning for those who seek to better themselves. Its halls contain a great amount of books and scrolls, though less so than the Great Library.
• The Temple of Beauty
  A beautiful temple to Sune build out of marble, with decorations of gold and silver. Many statues depict not only the goddess herself, but also the most beautiful of her worshipers throughout the ages.
• The Shrines of Nature
  A breath of fresh air in the sometimes claustrophobic city of Wittering, the Shrines of Nature are a walled garden of wild-growing trees and plants, with a shrine on either end of the grove. The northern shrine is dedicated to Mielikki, whereas the southern shrine is dedicated to Silvanus. It's rumored that a dryad lives within the compound, though none that have entered the grove have confirmed so.
• The House of the Moon
  An ancient building from before the refounding, the House of the Moon dedicated to Selûne is well worth a visit. It's white limestone walls and gilded domes, topped with spires bearing crescent moons, are a marvel to behold. The lavishly decorated inside too is breathtaking.
• The Market Armory
  A castle in all regards, the Market Armory serves as part armory, part garrison to the City Watch and Guard. Access is limited, but one can still marvel at the outside, and the brave guardsmen keeping the city safe.
• Dunlop Alley
  The Temple District has several myths and legends tied to it. Most well known among locals is the Dunlop Alley and its associated story. Centuries ago an apothecary lived here who would poison his clients, then bury their bodies upright beneath the stones of the alley. When eventually discovered, as many as eighty bodies were exhumed from below the alley's wide flagstones. Children and sometimes adults still hop from flagstone to flagstone at times crossing this alley, singing "Hop for the hollows, hop for the dead, hop on the flagstones, hop on their heads." as they go.

Type

Neighbourhood

Location under

Oldtown District

Owner/Ruler

Laeral Silverhand

Owning Organization

The City-state of Wittering