The Six Altars

On both sides of the Mausoleum of the Kings, guarding it from both sides, six temples of small size have been erected by different cities as a treasury to honor Tiro and Kynaios. The same polis of Akros and Setessa have an altar here as a symbol of peace with Meletis. The same Meletis, Altrisos, Neolantin and Glossion also have their altar in honor of the Diarcas. The temples are very similar, differing in their interior decoration and pediment, each of which has representations of each city and its symbols. The gates are always open and are only closed in case the owning city considers it has been offended by the polis of Meletis. An ambassador from Akros and another from Setessa reside permanently in the city, and act as priests of their altars. They are in charge of depositing the offerings of their polis in their corresponding altar and of closing the doors of the altar if necessary. Currently Tia of Akros, cousin of the King of Akros, and Temostenes of Setessa act as the heralds of each altar. They travel frequently to their polis, but both enjoy the Oxus lifestyle more than they would like to admit among their respective countrymen. The altars all hold treasures worthy of admiration, each one more surprising and luxurious, protected by city guards and the magic of their cities. Especially rich is the treasure of Neolantin (ancient treasure of Olantin), with precious pearls and sea emeralds and some of the oldest and most elaborate magical objects of all Theros. The weapons of the treasury of Akros stand out for their extraordinary workmanship.