Temple of Motara (the Warrior)

(Temple 002)
Introduction:

This temple to Motara consists of a single building containing two levels and an open courtyard. Four priests can be found here.

Floorplan Notes: G1 Areas:

Area 001
designation: Main worship chamber.
description: This room is adorned with tapestries, shields and weapons. An altar, hanging censers and sculpted pedestals fill the north wall. Wooden benches line the room, all facing toward the altar. The northern two-thirds of the chamber are open to the ceiling, with an upper balcony in the southern third of the chamber.
floor: cut granite stone.
walls: cut granite stone.
ceiling: south: 9' cut granite stone, flat. north: 22' cut granite stone, vaulted.

Area 002
designation: Hallway.
description: Hallway with two stone staircases, one (staircase A) ascending to the worship hall balcony, and the other (staircase B) ascending to the priests' bedrooms.
floor: cut granite stone.
walls: cut granite stone.
ceiling: hallway: 9' cut granite stone, flat. staircase: 9' cut granite stone, sloping.

Area 003
designation: Storage.
descripton: This room contains crates, barrels, casks and kegs filled with an assortment of foodstuffs, dry provisions and equipment.
floor: cut granite stone.
walls: cut granite stone.
ceiling: 9' cut granite stone, flat.

Area 004
designation: Armory and practice room.
description: This room contains an array of armor and weapons (no practice weapons).
floor: cut granite stone.
walls: cut granite stone.
ceiling: 9' cut granite stone, flat.

Area 005
designation: Open courtyard.
description: This is a training yard, where novices and priests practice their combat skills.
walls: 8' baked brick and mortar.

Area 006
designation: Dining room.
description: This room contains a large, polished wooden dining table, a serving table, highboy and wine rack.
floor: cut granite stone.
walls: cut granite stone.
ceiling: 9' cut granite stone, flat.

Area 007
designation: Kitchen.
description: This cooking area is meticulously clean and organized.
floor: cut granite stone.
walls: cut granite stone.
ceiling: 9' cut granite stone, flat.

G2 Areas:

Area 008
designation: Balcony.
description: This balcony overlooks the main worship chamber. It contains a number of plush chairs, and is usually reserved for distinguished guests.
floor: cut granite stone.
walls: cut granite stone.
ceiling: 12' cut granite stone, vaulted.

Area 009
designation: Priest's office.
description: This is the office of the temple's senior priest. A large desk, bookcase and standing censers fill the room.
floor: cut granite stone.
walls: cut granite stone.
ceiling: 9' wood, flat sub-roof.

Area 010
designation: Priest's bedroom.
description: A single bed, armoire, small table and chest fill this chamber.
floor: cut granite stone.
walls: cut granite stone.
ceiling: 9' wood, flat sub-roof.

Area 011
designation: Priest's bedroom.
description: A single bed, armoire, small table and chest fill this chamber.
floor: cut granite stone.
walls: cut granite stone.
ceiling: 9' wood, flat sub-roof.

Area 012
designation: Hallway.
description: This hallway connects the bedrooms, and contains a stone staircase that descends to G1.
floor: cut granite stone.
walls: cut granite stone.
ceiling: 9' wood, flat sub-roof.

Area 013
designation: Priest's bedroom.
description: A single bed, dresser, small table and chest fill this chamber.
floor: cut granite stone.
walls: cut granite stone.
ceiling: 9' wood, flat sub-roof.

Area 014
designation: Priest's bedroom.
description: A single bed, dresser, small table and chest fill this chamber.
floor: cut granite stone.
walls: cut granite stone.
ceiling: 9' wood, flat sub-roof.

Area 015
designation: Closet.
description: This small room is filled with shelves of linen.
floor: cut granite stone.
walls: cut granite stone.
ceiling: 9' wood, flat sub-roof.



Darkfuries: Temples and Shrines Copyright © 2002 by Brian K. Moseley. All rights reserved.