Hallow Houses

It is the duty of all those that worship Caldura to dedicate their lives to eleviate the suffering others. To do as she did and provide aid to all regardless.

— Hallow House cleric

Run by the Thaumen cults of Caldura, these centres of healing are located across New Haelia and its territories. What makes the Hallow Houses unique though is the fact that all are welcome to be treated. Because of this Hallow Houses are a popular choice amongst the poor and those on the wrong side of the law.

Properties

Layout

The Standard Hallow House contains the following:

• Ward(s), Depending on the size of the Hallow House
• Dorms for the Cult members
• An eating hall, some larger Hallow Houses separate patients from clerics and their aides
• A Shrine to Caldura
• Medicine Garden

Larger Hallow Houses have been known to contain alchemy rooms, ritual rooms, stables and more. However, these are the exception as most Hallow Houses are of the smaller variety containing only the basics.

Services

The Services provided by the Hallow House is that of any medical facility, to heal the sick and injured. What makes the Hallow Houses unique, however, is the fact that there is no cost related to these services instead the Hallow Houses rely on donations given by individuals or local authorities to pay for the things they are not able to produce for themselves.
Another service many Hallow Hospitals deliver is that of overseeing ceremonies such as marriages or festivals. As most of these events need clerics to bless or consecrate them. Childbirth for example is a particularly common event that Hallow House clerics will oversee. Allowing them to both ensure the birth is successful as well as bless the new child with some protections.

Never in my life have I been happier to have those crazy zealots around. If it wasn't for them I would have never recovered from my "Red Rage". Was a bit creepy though they kept disappearing into this small room. Sometimes they would take one of the patients with them. However, I never saw one leave.

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Purpose

Hospital

Alternative Names

Rest stops of Caldura
Medicine Fort
Healer's Camp

Cults of Caldura

Hallow Houses are built and staffed by the members of Caldura Cults. These Thaumens believe the highest form of worship to their God is to dedicate themselves to the healing of others. As such the cults are often welcomed into communities, especially those that are away from the large walled settlements, where clerical services are hard to come by.
All Hallow Houses show which of the Caldura cults they are affiliated to. Most often it will be to the nearest cult settlement. However, cults like the "Cal-Marson Cult" are known for setting up their hallow houses in the slum areas of larger settlements across New Haelia.

Criminal Backing

Hallow Houses located in or close to major settlements often see large donations made to them from criminal factions. This is because of their creed to serve all regardless of their actions or alignment. This also means these Hallowed Houses can expect protection from their new backers.
In order to prevent their charity from being exploited to cover criminal activity, most Hallow Houses will take all the possession of those that enter the ground until they leave. They also ban visitors from entering the ward to make sure contraband cannot be smuggled in.