Rynmere Temples
Whilst the Sacred Seven are worshipped throughout Rynmere and most temples and monasteries are dedicated to each of the Seven, each one of the Seven also have a temple dedicated solely to them. In these temples, monks specific to the worship of this one of the Seven work, members of the larger group of Ryn Monks but with specific focus. Each of these is identified by a small wooden bead worn on their belt, in the colour traditionally associated with one of the regions belonging to the seven.
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Andaris Temple: The Andaris temple reflects the city itself. It is imposing and beautiful, the architecture designed to awe the individual who enters. A towering building with high vaulted ceilings and two-story high stained glass windows, this temple is dedicated to Andaris, Patron Saint of Travellers. The windows and walls depict scenes of travel in many forms on sea, land and sky, and always with the words 'Thou Shalt Discover' emblazoned across the top. Andaris Monks are prone to travelling from the temple and returning with new maps, stories, plants, and other knowledge. They also value the discoveries one can make by treading what they dub the 'Path of the Hearth Fire'. As Verne Andaris himself knew, each who discover do so in their own ways. [img]/gallery/image ... ge_id=3429[/img]
Venora Temple: The Venora Temple follows the stereotype of the Venora family being all about beauty. With rose gardens surrounding it, the architecture of the temple itself is intricate and exquisite. Inside the temple, though, one is immediately reminded that Venora is the Patron Saint of Honour, and that true beauty comes from within. Purity, truth and honour are represented in the artwork, and the teachings given by the Venora Monks. These monks are unwavering in their honesty and embody the phrase 'Thou Shalt Not Betray'. Many come here seeking to find fundamental truths, usually about themselves. It is said that a Venora Monk will die a willing death rather than knowingly speak a falsehood, seeking to live the life of purity and honour befitting their patron saint.[img]/gallery/image ... ge_id=3430[/img]
Warrick Temple: The Warrick Temple stands guard over the area, literally and figuratively. The building is squat and not beautiful, in a contemporary sense, but it is functional and well defended. 'Thou Shalt Conquer' is the virtue espoused here and it is evident in everything the Warrick monks do. The first to be conquered is one's own self, is an oft-repeated wisdom here and the monks train hard physically and mentally in order to ensure that, should they need to, they are able to stand and defend. Fear, pain, hate and negativity must be overcome, and a war must be waged against injustice. Ser Henry Warrick, Patron Saint of War, was an avid defender of the place and the people, and so too are the Warrick monks. [img]/gallery/image ... ge_id=3431[/img]
Burhan Temple: Surrounded by water in which it is reflected, the Burhan Temple is a place for reflection and learning. 'Thou Shalt Seek Knowledge' is the value of Burhan, Patron Saint of Knowledge, and, like Ser Rahiko Burhan, the monks in this temple have a range of skills. There are libraries here, certainly, but the monks here believe that knowledge itself is of no use if it is not put to use. Therefore, they write down what they know, but they also use it to the very best of their abilities. Like their Andaris counterparts, the Burhan monks are as likely to be travelling and exploring the world as they are to be in the temple, but they always return with joy, pleased to be able to put to use the skills they have learnt whilst away.[img]/gallery/image ... ge_id=3435[/img]
Krome Temple: It is easy to understand Krome, Patron Saint of Death, but 'Thou Shalt Not Forget' sums it up, in this temple, memory is revered. Stories, tales of lives lived and lost are stored in the Krome Temple. The Krome monks are a quiet group but their edict is to remember life, to live life and to celebrate the lives of those who pass. This is not a temple of mourning, but of celebration and, like the people of Krome, the monks here have a pragmatic attitude towards life and death. All are equal in death, the monks here often say, and so the most impoverished or the richest in the realm are as important as each other to these monks. Krome monks will often be the ones who oversee funerals and are also the ones most likely to partake of the feast after and enjoy every minute.[img]/gallery/image ... ge_id=3433[/img]
Gawyne Temple: The humble house, the humble monks. Gawyne temple is a place of quiet contemplation; more than any other temple those who enter here are more likely to be overwhelmed by how austere the Gawyne monks' lifestyle are. 'Thou Shalt Endure' is carved into the walls of this temple and the monks endure a very basic lifestyle. They follow the Patron Saint of Life, and, as he was renowned as a peacekeeper and voice of reason, so too are the monks here often called in to mediate disputes and so on. They study philosophy and spend breaks at a time considering different tomes and fables, deciphering meaning in all manner of things. The Gawyne monks are considered to be some of the wisest of all, and they remain quiet and humble about such accolades. [img]/gallery/image ... ge_id=3434[/img]
Endor Temple: Justice, not mercy, is the order of the trial at the Endor Temple. 'Thou Shalt Be Just' is the remit that these monks live by and they are focused entirely on justice. A secretive group the Endor monks are known to be some of the most martial of the monastic order and there are rumours that they have underground training facilities where they train battlemages and prepare for all sorts of contingencies. Whether this is true or not, the Endor Temple is a place to go if one needs to learn about principles of justice. The business expertise people of this area are known for is used here and it believed that this temple, whilst apparently of humble yet sturdy construction, is the richest in Rynmere.Credit: Pegasus