Temple of Heliod Egletes

OVERVIEW

Culminating the Sacred Way stands the majestic temple of Heliod, decorated with marble and gold. The magnificence of the temple overwhelms approaching pilgrims. With a pediment decorated with images of the enthroned god and the radiant sun at his back, the image of Heliod as light covering the fields with his glory manages to instill the desired effect of humility on visitors. A golden domed tower rises above the temple. The very roof tiles of the temple are made of bright and shining gold. Soaring columns decorated with accents of marble and gold rise up into the complex. A white floor that appears to be of one piece spans the main hall of the temple. With walls decorated with images of champions of the Heliod in reliefs of the finest workmanship, the solid gold image of the god presides over the room under the colonnaded dome, illuminated by daylight. The sculpture rises up to 10 meters on a pedestal decorated with reliefs on the pilgrimage of Solsemon. In the hand of the god, a representation of Khrusor made of crystal channels and maintains the same light, illuminating the entire room. Dozens of offerings of all kinds are displayed at the foot of the sculpture.
Twelve priests, led by Clisthenes the pure, serve in the temple, officiating the rites at sunrise and sunset with lofty chants of glory. The pilgrimage to Mount Kure traditionally begins at this temple, after performing the purification rites required by the priests of Heliod.

Location Description

Outside

As you reach the end of the Sacred Way, the Temple of Heliod Egletes stands before you in all its majestic glory, a culmination of your journey. The temple, adorned with marble and gold, exudes an overwhelming magnificence that strikes a sense of awe and humility in approaching pilgrims.
The pediment of the temple is a grand work of art, depicting the enthroned god Heliod with the radiant sun at his back. This image, symbolizing Heliod's light covering the fields with glory, is designed to instill a deep sense of reverence and humility in all who gaze upon it.
A golden domed tower majestically rises above the temple, catching the sunlight and casting a warm, golden glow around the area. The temple's roof tiles, made of bright and shining gold, complement the soaring columns adorned with accents of marble and gold, adding to the structure's grandeur.

Inside

Upon entering the temple, you are greeted by a vast main hall with a floor of seamless white, creating an ethereal and celestial ambiance. The walls are adorned with finely crafted reliefs depicting champions of Heliod, each image a story of valor and devotion.
Dominating the room is a solid gold sculpture of Heliod, presiding over the space from under the colonnaded dome. The sculpture, rising up to 10 meters on a pedestal decorated with reliefs of Solsemon's pilgrimage, captures the essence of the god's power and majesty. In the god's hand, a representation of Khrusor, made of crystal, channels and maintains a light that illuminates the entire hall, creating an awe-inspiring sight.
Offerings of all kinds are displayed at the foot of the sculpture, symbols of devotion and reverence from the faithful. Twelve priests, led by Clisthenes the pure, serve in the temple, their lofty chants of glory echoing during the sunrise and sunset rites.