The Temple Report, 1644

[Zhulik 3559]

 

THE FOLLOWING IS A REPORT ISSUED BY BROTHER ROBERT, 1644

To all humble men of GOD those who descend from Horen, I implore you to read upon this report with both curiosity and a critical mind.

 

The Order of Saint Lucien, as entrusted with the sacred vow of defending the faith, ventured out immediately following the address issued by the Dominion Prince, Prince Khaine Csarathaire, in search of a potential ancient Horenic temple.

 

As such, the Order of Saint Lucien took special care to document the findings of those dispatched and mark the location of the location of the temple for those who wish to venture there for themselves. Furthermore, careful sketches were drafted to document what was seen, albeit color is removed due to the charcoal utilized.

 

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Sketches One and Two: The Interior of the Ruined Temple

From within the temple, pews can be seen, alongside arches scaling either side. Upon the floor and walls lie the colors of House Horen, albeit faint. The floor appears to be overgrown. The conclusion reached by the Order is that this ruined structure was once, indeed, a church of some sort, most likely devoted to the faith pre-Canonism.

 

Sketch Three: The Ruined Ceiling

From within the temple, if one were to look up, they could notice elaborate arches. Steep in nature, this appears to be architecture consistent with that seen in previous continents, such as Anthos or Asulon, an ancient construction technique indeed. The conclusion reached by the Order is that these series of arches once supported the roof of the temple, as per usual, but are in fact older as they utilize construction techniques of past continents.

 

Sketches Four and Five: The Exterior of the Ruined Temple

From outside the temple, it becomes clear that there were once multiple structures on the premises. There are many arches, which could either imply multiple roofs or decoration. Likewise, there is a separate building branching off from the main temple which leads the Order to believe that it either acted as the residency of the clergy, a local lord, or acted as a storage facility. A pond is present just before the entrance into what the Order believes to be the church, alongside a platform of sorts. If one were to take careful note of the bottom sketch, one may note that there is a stone lip surrounding the frame of the temple alongside a hole where glass fragments and a mighty window might have once rested. The conclusion reached by the Order is that this site was once a spiritual compound for those of the Horenic tribe as the colors Purple and Black remain quite prevalent.

 

Sketch 6: The Oddity

Perhaps the most puzzling find in the entire complex remained what appeared to be a pile of ash in the center of the platform within the pond. Leading up to the pile was a black substance, alongside skulls. Within the pile, the contents were purely gray and black, leading the Order to believe it was indeed Ash. Multiple theories were proposed, such as the site being taken over by cultist organization for the purpose of sacrificing. Another suggested that it was the ilk of the Harrenites or Norlanders for their belief in fire. The most plausible theory, in my mind, arose from the Grand-Master himself where he suggested that this pile was in fact the remnants of a funeral pyre. The Grand-Master, having been an officially adopted member of the Horen family, knows of a tradition in which the corpses of Horens are burned traditionally. Thus, the conclusion reached by the Order was that this pile of ash was once the the ritual site for a Horen pyre, serving as the entry way into the seven skies for those of old.

 

Once more, I implore all to analyze the findings of the Order of Saint Lucien and issue alternative theories, corrections, or support for the theories issued by the Order of Saint Lucien.

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Deus Magnus,

Prestor Robert "BOB" Rovin, Grand Prior of the Order of Saint Lucien and Humble Member of the Synod of the Church of Canon

[Reckless Banzai Screamer 15456]

Grand Master Rakim Yar sends a copy of the report to Clement III hoping he finds the analysis an interesting read.

 

"Architecture similar to the Anthosian Era and earlier. Surely we are bound to discover a whole new story that will shape humanity."

[Endovelicus 614]

"Shouldn't this be resconstructed as a Holy Cite?" Comments a van Astland youth.

[argonian 14254]

"So some Exodus crew ended up here instead of Aeldin?" Reinald would wonder

[Chorale__ 2147]

Moved to The Great Library. It shall be sorted into the appropriate category shortly.

 

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