Aspects of the Flame/Temples
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Temples
The First Temple
- Founded: Stora
- Date: October 21, 2020
- Founder: Cayden Navaar - Avatar of the Red Flame
- Size: Medium (4)
The first temple, carved from stone in Stora, sat at the base of the volcano and near the ocean. A place where fire and sea met. Cayden had picked this village for that very reason, to honor Galtea first, but acknowledge Dalai's influence upon the world. For the first time in months, he felt the wrath of the fire Goddess dwindling to what could be perceived as a purring crackle of flames. She was pleased with her Avatar.
The sound of fireworks with the dawn drew people from their homes, first in a panic, and then in awe. Bright colors filled the sky for a time until Cayden felt a sufficient crowd had gathered. "People of Stora! I am the prophet of Galtea, the Emberic Goddess of the Volcano, and guide to the other Gods that She works with. These fireworks, are a celebration of fire, and we will have them again every founding day!"
A few kids in the crowd began to applaud, followed by their parents, excited for some entertainment. A new religion didn't mean much at first, but at least drew in a crowd. "I promise, no matter how you live your life, you are welcome beyond these temple doors. Faith is not exclusive to the honorable, but to everyone, struggling, adapting, and doing what they can to get by." As the fireworks died out, Cayden made his way up the stone steps and took a torch from an elegantly carved support column. He held it over his head and continued. "Today I will give my first sermons. I wish you all to come, if you worshipful of the volcano, or even the ocean, the skies, the fields, all are welcome, even if you are just curious."
Cayden removed his cloak and threw it on the ground, a cloak he had taken through he Pelnora Vents, covered in various ashes. With a grin he set the torch to his cloak and watched as it ignited in a myriad of colors to the gasps of the crowd before him. Cayden turned his back to the crowd and walked toward the temple. Pushing the doors open, he went inside.
Inside the temple, stone benches were set in concentric circles in levels going down to a central platform. It was there that Cayden took his spot at the front and center, happy to see the first villagers milling in. Around the top level, a series of candles were set, each burning in a different Aspect color: red, gold, white, blue, and black. On the platform where he stood, those candles were set again in a matching pattern. Cayden waited for the last person to sit, and cleared his throat to begin.
The Second Temple
- Founded: Bescanon
- Date: November 20, 2020
- Founder: Kenneth MacArbin - Enlightened One
- Size: Small (3)
The temple stood...Tall would not be accurate, but proud fit the mark. River traffic would see it immediately, especially with the colourful flames out front cheerily drawing the eye. And indeed, a small channel had been diverted from the river to flow through the temple itself, providing fresh water as well as easy access.
But inside, as Kenneth prepared to give his first sermon, was where he was most excited. And as the populace gathered in the amphitheater seating, he strode to the middle of an inset circle.
"People of Bescanon!"
He gave a cocky signal to one of the temple attendants, who reached out with an ornate candle lighter and dipped it into the oil inside the circle, which immediately flared into crimson flame around the waist of the new Priest. It did not burn for long, but it was more than enough to make the point. Kenneth grinned up at the crowd, arms spread wide.
"Rather more impressive than me haranguing you about paying tithes, or whatever it is the Triumvirate does, is it not?"
A few laughs and the occasional loud agreement rippled through the crowd as he strode to another circle, this one flaring a deep cobalt while he spoke.
"I know many of you have disapproved of my pagan ways, and I hope this eases your minds. Not just religious now, but a Priest! My, what will the young popinjay do next?"
Some of the laughs were louder, while others had subsided to chagrined chuckles.
"I will save most of the rhetoric and the rest for another day, but today I wanted to emphasize this:"
The blue flames guttered, and he strode to a third circle, finishing a half-crescent around the central podium.
"For those of you who follow Leandra, know that She is among us as well!"
The oil was touched off again, burning a brilliant white, matching the white robes Kenneth wore, in stark contrast to his usual colourful apparel.
"The Goddess of the White Flame is high within our pantheon, and those who know their lore will admit Leandra was always said to be one among other gods. We honour those others as well, and in turn-"
He strode through the fire, drawing a gasp from the crowd, and then shocked shouts and applause as he grinned up at them.
"We can make use of many gifts from them."
The Third Temple
- Founded: Perdan
- Date: December 16, 2020
- Founder: Aila Storme - Illuminated One
- Size: Small Temple (3)
The Fourth Temple
- Founded: Kalmar
- Date: January 8, 2021
- Founder: Daizen Tideweaver - Enkindled One
- Size: Large Temple (5)
The Fifth Temple
- Founded: Venas
- Date: January 19, 2021
- Founder: Sigrid Gudrun Auru'in - Illuminated One
- Size: Primitive Temple (2)
The Sixth Temple
- Founded: Mulhouse
- Date: March 25, 2021
- Founder: Delphine de Montigny - Enkindled One
- Size: Small Shack (1)
The Seventh Temple
- Founded: Nascot
- Date: March 26, 2021
- Founder: Oliver Laststar - Enkindled One
- Size: Small Shack (1)
The Eighth Temple
- Founded: Brive
- Date: March 29 2021
- Founder: Daario Vulparan - Illuminated One
- Size: Small Shack (1)
