Temple of Erebos Necrodegmon

The necropolis and the temple of the god of the dead are located on the sand and stone ledges that rise from the Altrisa beach. The tombs and mausoleums are spread out on the hill in an open enclosure, landscaped, but overed with vegetation in a somewhat neglected manner. The circular temple built in very nearly black granite, is covered by reliefs covering the walls from top to bottom in large metopes. The images represent twelve champions and heroes of other gods who now reside under the dominion of Erebos. They all wear golden laurel wreaths. The interior of the temple is notable for its beautiful inner dome of precious tones and gold and black tesserae. In the center, elevated on a pedestal of 6 feet, the image of the god of the dead rises distant and would be. Mastix, his whip, encircles the figure in a spiral. Magic causes the whip to swing wildly amidst sparse gleams of light. The inner room remains always in semi-darkness. Double black metal doors prevent sunlight from entering. Faint magical lights are placed around the room to allow the faithful to see. A staircase behind the image leads down into the cellars to the treasury rooms and the permanently darkened cells of the priests. Occasionally, the city government requests that the priests take charge of certain prisoners to be tortured if their rimes are particularly serious. The tortures to which the unfortunates are subjected are unknown, but the work of the priests seems exceptionally efficient.