Rock of Estoria

The Rock of Estor Jutting out of the shallows of the Arkelon River, the Rock of Estor is less impressive than its name would suggest. Its flat surface forms a natural altarpiece where numerous sacrifices have evidently taken place.
There is an iron pole stuck directly in the center of the rock, and white stones are scattered around its base. Strong rapids rush past the rock noisily.
This rock sits in the middle of the Arkelon River. It is 15 ft. in diameter and stands only a few feet out of the water. The rock sits in the middle of a ford across the river that is only 2-3 ft. deep across its entire width. The top of the rock is smooth with the iron pole sticking in the center, surrounded by chunks of white rock.
Sacrifices to Sydon are made at the rock. Almost every day, two members of the Order of Sydon lead a cow out to the rock. They tie the cow to the iron pole and then hurry away. A few minutes later, two basilisks emerge from the water and scuttle over to the cow. They turn the cow to stone and then devour the petrified remains. This takes a few minutes, and then they scuttle back into the river.

Type

Cathedral / Great temple

Parent Location

Hulgnoria

Connected Rooms

• Hulgnoria

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