The Exhalted Temple

The Exhalted Temple

Type	Temple
Government	Church Hierarchy
Location	Galik
Inhabiting Race	Human

About

The temple ls located in the heart of Galik, with the intent of being accessible to all of Galik's citizens

History

Established in the early days of Galik, the temple was a local force for good by 400 BR. Typical early worshippers included anyone in need of healing, farmers, and soldiers, and Pelor's clerics were a common sight among the streets of Galik and in its surrounding communities. For many centuries this continued, until the Holy War resulted in Pelor's sundering and loss. The resultant mortal impact was that the temple was "remembered" as having always been a place of joint worship between Lathander and Helm. For several years this persisted until Eve managed to restore Pelor, at which point the temple returned to its previous routine.

Today the temple serves as a place of worship and gathering, and is host to an active and engaged community. Eve's influence on Pelor has led to greater social engagement within the community and beyond daily prayer services and healing skills, various social gatherings are held in the open areas of the temple's gardens or in the gathering rooms in the utility buildings. In addition to the acolytes and clerics, the infirmary hosts locals on a lottery basis who are interested in learning the basics of healing in non-magical ways. Many members of the Free Defenders and the River Watch take part in that activity.

Notable Places

Chapel

Chapel in the Exhalted Temple of Pelor

The chapel is the main gathering area for prayer services for the worshippers of Pelor. Large clear windows facing east allow the glory of the sun to greet the people each sunrise - if it isn't a cloudy day. But rain or shine there are at least a few worshippers each dawn, and the place is usually full once or twice each tenday.

Receiving

Receiving area

The receiving area is the main area of the temple primarily open to the public. People queue up for access to the infirmary or to make appointments to see the prelate (currently Bofred the Just). Several times a week social groups gather in some of the meeting areas to plan or carry out events. Occasionally musicians will perform in this area, and the shows draw many onlookers in from the streets of Galik.

Infirmary

Infirmary

The infirmary is one of the main places of activity in the temple. From minor wounds easily treated with a simple cure wounds to longer term care for active illness, the infirmary is a place mainly focused on aiding those in most immediate need. Rarely are patients resident on the premises for more than a couple of days - severe cases requiring longer term care are generally referred to the White Blotter.

The adventurer Therrin Flare has worked in the infirmary since about 882 PR, since he first displayed the healing abilities that are part of his heritage. His presence was quite the novelty for some time, and an occasional visitor stops by just to see him.