Temple of Ephara Polymeta

OVERVIEW

At the end of the last flight of stairs, the Sacred Way ends in a beautiful garden where two more temples stand. The smaller one is dedicated to Ephara as the goddess of knowledge. In front of the temple, a tall column like the nearby temple of Heliod stands crowned by a small image of the goddess made of pure silver. Sailors claim that her radiance can be seen from far out at sea, and that her glow brightens their arrivals, announcing the nearness of their homeland. The temple of Ephara rises behind. The temple is discreet and comprises orderly forms, a beauty of pure lines that inspires architects and engineers who come to ask the blessing of the goddess to their projects. A figure of the goddess presides on the north wall of the building. Made of shiny marble that seems to glow with Nyx’s radiance, its origin remains a mystery. The image bears scrolls spread out on which the Pyrgnos is engraved. Following the administrative function of the temples of the goddess, the temple also serves as a record of the plans for any buildings constructed in the city. The interior walls of the temple house tall shelves filled with plans of all kinds that can be consulted upon request by the authorities or the High Priest of Pyrgnos.

Location Description

Outside

As you ascend the final flight of stairs on the Sacred Way, you are greeted by a beautiful garden that hosts two temples. The smaller of the two, dedicated to Ephara as the goddess of knowledge, immediately catches your eye. A tall column in front of the temple, similar to the nearby temple of Heliod, is crowned with a small, radiant image of Ephara crafted from pure silver. Sailors have long claimed that this effigy's glow is visible from the sea, serving as a beacon to guide them home.
The Temple of Ephara Polymeta itself, rising elegantly behind the column, is a testament to discreet beauty and order. Its pure lines and orderly forms are an inspiration to architects and engineers who visit to seek the goddess's blessings on their projects.

Inside

Upon entering the temple, the interior reveals a harmony of simplicity and purpose. Dominating the north wall is a stunning figure of Ephara, made of shiny marble that seems to emanate an inner light reminiscent of Nyx’s radiance. The mysterious origin of this sculpture adds to the temple's allure, with the image prominently displaying scrolls that depict the Pyrgnos.
The temple's walls are lined with tall shelves filled with plans of all kinds, serving as a comprehensive archive of the city's architectural endeavors. These plans can be consulted upon request by authorities or the High Priest of Pyrgnos, underscoring the temple's administrative and record-keeping role.