The Midland Temple "Clearhaven Temple"
The ornate Iron Gate that serves as the entrance to the temple is gilded with silver and gold leaves that seem to sprout from every inch of the thick bars. These accents give the impression that the gate has become overgrown in these precious leaves, and they cascade down the bars in a spiraling fashion. The front lawn is small but extremely lively with twin fountains that have long-since been overgrown with foliage, the lush ivy standing in for what was water long ago. Flower beds spring forth with vibrant red and violet blooms, and the rocky brown surface of the temple is riddled with scaling moss.
Once inside, the building looks more like a greenhouse than a temple. Streams of gentle light pour through the many gilded stain-glass windows, and massive urns spill over with ferns and bouquets alike. The main chamber of the temple has a pool of crystal-clear water that stands in the direct center of the sizeable room, with a beam of sunlight directed squarely on the serene well. Dappled grey marble floors melt into walls covered in deep crimson draperies, and the entire ceiling is vaulted and opens to a single skylight above the central well below.
There are a few side-chambers, one of which serves as Niah Auvre-Anea's living quarters. All are vigilantly locked, so one shouldn't expect to gain access unless given a key.
Niah serves as the caretaker of the temple, although she herself has no knowledge of curative magics. She leaves that to a young Vorian named Arisa Baequi, a soft-spoken girl whose gentle nature seems to balance Niah's blunt and often cold demeanor. What Arisa lacks in years, she more than makes up for in talent. Her fragile frame and wispy grey hair allude to her airy personality, and Arisa has been known to mummer to herself about the will of the gods to no one in particular for hours on end.
Niah generally has an odd-job that she needs someone to perform for her, so those looking to gain a little coin (or taste of adventure) should seek employment with her.







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