Temple of the Radiant Sun
| Temple of the Radiant Sun | |
|---|---|
 The Temple of the Radiant Sun depicted on the Baerald map (2024). | |
| General information | |
| Alt. names: | Temple of Pelor |
| Type: | Temple |
| Location: | High Quarter, Free City of Greyhawk |
| Built in: | Fifth century CY |
| Demographics | |
| Staff: | High Matriarch Sarana |
| Occupants: | Clergy of Pelor |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Worship: | Pelor |
The Temple of the Radiant Sun, also known simply as the Temple of Pelor is a place of religious worship dedicated to Pelor, in the Garden Quarter of the Free City of Greyhawk. It is designated "G10" on maps of the city which include a key or legend.
Description
[edit | edit source]The venerable temple is not decrepit, but the time-honored façade is certainly timeworn.[1][2]
Interior
[edit | edit source]Despite the centenarian exterior, the inside of the temple is resplendent.[1] It is "filled with golden marvels of statuary and other finery"[3] and "golden draperies that symbolize the goodness of Pelor hang everywhere."[1]
There are three main chambers in the temple, those these are not necessarily the only rooms, just the largest. The first is the sanctuary where services are held. The two others are a large room where food and beverages are served to those who attend services, and a large chamber used as shelter for those who suffering homelessness or are unhoused for any reason.
"A shallow, rectangular pool on the grounds west of the temple has fountains built into it and is used for bathing during public ceremonies."[1]
Activities
[edit | edit source]The clergy of the temple of Pelor are known for their compassion and efforts to help the underprivileged. Occasionally, priests will take up for downtrodden travellers coming in through the Garden Gate, who are simply seeking "alms, food, drink, or shelter". The priests sometimes argue with the City Watch on behalf of these visitors.[1]
"The acolytes of the church devote time each day to helping the needy individual find employment and lodging."[3]
The church dispenses 120sp in alms weekly.[4]
Services
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There are worship ceremonies in the morning every day of the week. There are also services throughout the day on Godsday.[2]
Typical services "last an hour long and are simple and to the point, with hymns and communal prayers."[5]
Holy Day of Pelor
[edit | edit source]On Midsummer Day, celebrations for the Holy Day of Pelor are held—a massive service and festival, which lasts from dawn until noon.[6] In the afternoon, the celbration continues with a massive feast in which the church feeds everyone, especially intended for the poor and hungry. A parade culminates the festivites, spanning all the way from the temple in the Garden Quarter all the way to the Old City. There, they "administer healing spells, food, and comfort to all who ask for it [...] free of charge."[7]
Couriers and messengers
[edit | edit source]The clergy of the temple support the efforts of the Union of Couriers and Messengers to offer a way for youths (especially orphans) to earn money to better their lives. Lower ranking priest or other clergy will sometimes "accompany the children on their rounds and spoil them a bit."[8]
History
[edit | edit source]This temple of Pelor was built in the late fifth century CY, prior to 481 CY,[2] about the same time the temple of Pelor in Newtemple on the Wild Coast was being rebuilt.[9]
Geography
[edit | edit source]People
[edit | edit source]Notable individuals
[edit | edit source]- High Matriarch Sarana (NG female human Clr15)—
Other clergy
[edit | edit source]There are at least a dozen priests who are at the temple full-time. In addition to the High Matriarch, there are:
- 1—7th level
- 2—4th level
- 8—1st-level acolytes
Resources
[edit | edit source]See Also
[edit | edit source]See also: Category:Locations in the City of Greyhawk.
Gallery
[edit | edit source]Maps
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The City of Greyhawk poster map (1989) -
Expedition to the Ruins of Greyhawk (2007), by Rob Lazzaretti.
External links
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References
[edit | edit source]Notes
[edit | edit source]Citations
[edit | edit source]- ↑ a b c d e The Adventure Begins (1998), p.91.
- ↑ a b c The City of Greyhawk (1989), p.64, Gem of the Flanaess.
- ↑ a b The City of Greyhawk (1989), p.65, Gem of the Flanaess.
- ↑ Crypt of Lyzandred the Mad (1998), p.20.
- ↑ "The Setting Sun". Dungeon #73 (Mar/Apr 1999), p.64.
- ↑ The City of Greyhawk (1989), p.64, Folks, Feuds, and Factions.
- ↑ The Adventure Begins (1998), p.44.
- ↑ The Adventure Begins (1998), p.123.
- ↑ "The Setting Sun". Dungeon #73 (Mar/Apr 1999), p.69.
Bibliography
[edit | edit source]Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index
The Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index (EGI) is based on previous work of Jason Zavoda through '08, continued by numerous other fans. The EGI article has a list of sources, product names, abbreviations, and a link to the full, downloadable index.
| Topic | Type | Description | Product | Page/Card/Image
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelor, Temple of (Chendl) | Building | Temple, | WG8 Fate of Istus | 84 |
| Pelor, Temple of (Chendl) | Building | Temple, | WGR4 The Marklands | IC |
| Pelor, Temple of (City of Greyhawk) | Building | Temple, | The City of Greyhawk: Folks, Feuds and Factions | 27, 28, 64, 86 |
| Pelor, Temple of (City of Greyhawk) | Building | Temple, | The City of Greyhawk: Gem of the Flanaess | 64 |
| Pelor, Temple of (City of Greyhawk) | Building | Temple, | LT2 Crypt of Lyzandred the Mad | 20 |
| Pelor, Temple of (City of Greyhawk) | Building | Temple, | Dungeon magazine #073 | 58, 59, 60, 73 |
| Pelor, Temple of (City of Greyhawk) | Building | Temple, | Living Greyhawk Journal #2 | 5 |
| Pelor, Temple of (City of Greyhawk) | Building | Temple, | Player's Guide to Greyhawk | 28, 32 |
| Pelor, Temple of (City of Greyhawk) | Building | Temple, | The Adventure Begins | 44, 63, 91, 123 |
| Pelor, Temple of (City of Greyhawk) | Building | Temple, | WGA4 Vecna Lives! | 25 |
| Pelor, Temple of (Critwall) | Building | Temple, | WGR5 Iuz the Evil | 44 |
| Pelor, Temple of (Hardby) | Building | Temple, | Slavers, AD&D 2e | 36, 37 |
| Pelor, Temple of (Hommlet) | Building | Temple, | Return to the Temple of Elemental Evil, D&D 3.0e | 9, 10, 12 |
| Pelor, Temple of (Newtemple) | Building | Temple, | Dungeon magazine #073 | 60, 62, 64, 65, 68, 73 |
| Pelor, Temple of (Rel Mord) | Building | Temple, | WG8 Fate of Istus | 15, 16 |
| Pelor, Temple of (Rel Mord) | Building | Temple, | WGR4 The Marklands | IC, 77 |
| Pelor, Temple of (The Solarium) | Building | Temple, | Defenders of the Faith, D&D 3.0e | 30-32 |
| Pelor, Temple of (Willip) | Building | Temple, | WGR4 The Marklands | IC |