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The great temple is built on the slope of a small valley. There are a number of buildings inside a walled compound. Workers wearing yellow and white are around the temple complex milling around and doing some work. A large road leads from the temple compound down to the road back through the petrified forest and then heads out of sight further west beyond the hill. Lining the road are statues of various saints and historical figures that are revered in the local official religion. Just before the entrance are six large statues of dragon-like horses, with yokes and harnesses and look like they are pulling the gatehouse as a great, big chariot. There’s even a large statue of a giant-like humanoid with a chariot whip in one hand.
There’s an old moat around the temple, and since there’s not a lot of water running around, they choose to fill it with tar. There is a water fountain inside, fed water via a permanent create water spell. Locals and priests cast heirlooms into the waters of the fountain in order to secure good luck with things. It only works though on things of sentimental value that were sacrificed.
The temple buildings are made of a soft whit stone, and all of the buildings are decorated with statues, friezes, elaborate eaves, towers, banners, and paintings. Much of the art from Ak’Ridar artisans have arrived here. This temple complex has been the central part of the local religion and faith for centuries, so, over time, various people have worked on it, and various items have been donated, collected, or salvaged.
Alzar takes time to observe things and notices that there are regular activities take by the local priests – certain rites and practices. There are priests in their purple robes, diviners in a rich red, initiates apparently in white, and even a few yellow robes for masters and leaders of the faith.
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