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| − | A [[Necromancy]] Temple is two things: a physical structure and a group of people. The people within could also be | + | A [[Necromancy]] Temple is two things: a physical structure and a group of people. The people within could also be identified as a 'cult', although Necromancers typically define 'cult' as any gathering of Necromancers, and 'Temple' as the specific group that call that temple home. |
==Purpose== | ==Purpose== | ||
| − | The temple structure serves as the community center for a cult of necromancers. In addition to | + | The temple structure serves as the community center for a cult of necromancers. In addition to its religous significance, it is also a communal living structure; a permenant [[Magic|ritual site]]; and a Mausoleum. |
==Shape== | ==Shape== | ||
| − | The structure itself may take generations to complete, with the shape and dimensions | + | The structure itself may take generations to complete, with the shape and dimensions established along with the original group. The form and dimensions are highly ritualized, both magically and culturally. |
| − | The basic layout is always the same: four pyramidal structures linked by high | + | The basic layout is always the same: four pyramidal structures linked by high causeways or walls. The pyramids themselves are mostly solid, while the causeways may contain rooms and corridors. Depending on the size of the temple, these may be the primary living areas, or an additional attached strucutre would serve this purpose. |
The area inside the pyramids serves as the ritual site itself. Again depending on the exact nature and size of the temple, it may include another building allowing for an indoor ritual site. | The area inside the pyramids serves as the ritual site itself. Again depending on the exact nature and size of the temple, it may include another building allowing for an indoor ritual site. | ||
===Dimensions=== | ===Dimensions=== | ||
| − | The exact size of a temple can very greatly and depends largely on the number of Necromancers who inhabit it. Large complexes of temples of varying sizes were common during the [[Mage Wars]], as a particular temple would outgrow its original facility and begin | + | The exact size of a temple can very greatly and depends largely on the number of Necromancers who inhabit it. Large complexes of temples of varying sizes were common during the [[Mage Wars]], as a particular temple would outgrow its original facility and begin a new one nearby. |
| − | The smallest temples may contain as few as one hundred necromancers(women and children included). The temple itself is little more than the ritual site, with structural elements but very few rooms(these | + | The smallest temples may contain as few as one hundred necromancers (women and children included). The temple itself is little more than the ritual site, with structural elements but very few rooms (these used to store ceremonial equipment) with the Necromancers living in a small village adjacent. |
The largest temple ever discovered was the [[Feast of Aeons]], a deserted complex covering nearly one hundred square miles. It was sighted only once during the [[Ages#The Fourth Age|Fourth Age]] by aerial reconnaissance and is not known to have ever been visited or mapped. It is believed to have been built sometime during the [[Golden Age of Necromancy]] and may well have been [[Rubiceye]]'s capitol. If so, it has lain abandoned for over 9,000 years. | The largest temple ever discovered was the [[Feast of Aeons]], a deserted complex covering nearly one hundred square miles. It was sighted only once during the [[Ages#The Fourth Age|Fourth Age]] by aerial reconnaissance and is not known to have ever been visited or mapped. It is believed to have been built sometime during the [[Golden Age of Necromancy]] and may well have been [[Rubiceye]]'s capitol. If so, it has lain abandoned for over 9,000 years. | ||
Revision as of 22:50, 22 July 2013
A Necromancy Temple is two things: a physical structure and a group of people. The people within could also be identified as a 'cult', although Necromancers typically define 'cult' as any gathering of Necromancers, and 'Temple' as the specific group that call that temple home.
Purpose
The temple structure serves as the community center for a cult of necromancers. In addition to its religous significance, it is also a communal living structure; a permenant ritual site; and a Mausoleum.
Shape
The structure itself may take generations to complete, with the shape and dimensions established along with the original group. The form and dimensions are highly ritualized, both magically and culturally.
The basic layout is always the same: four pyramidal structures linked by high causeways or walls. The pyramids themselves are mostly solid, while the causeways may contain rooms and corridors. Depending on the size of the temple, these may be the primary living areas, or an additional attached strucutre would serve this purpose.
The area inside the pyramids serves as the ritual site itself. Again depending on the exact nature and size of the temple, it may include another building allowing for an indoor ritual site.
Dimensions
The exact size of a temple can very greatly and depends largely on the number of Necromancers who inhabit it. Large complexes of temples of varying sizes were common during the Mage Wars, as a particular temple would outgrow its original facility and begin a new one nearby.
The smallest temples may contain as few as one hundred necromancers (women and children included). The temple itself is little more than the ritual site, with structural elements but very few rooms (these used to store ceremonial equipment) with the Necromancers living in a small village adjacent.
The largest temple ever discovered was the Feast of Aeons, a deserted complex covering nearly one hundred square miles. It was sighted only once during the Fourth Age by aerial reconnaissance and is not known to have ever been visited or mapped. It is believed to have been built sometime during the Golden Age of Necromancy and may well have been Rubiceye's capitol. If so, it has lain abandoned for over 9,000 years.
