Temple of Chaulatae (the Binder)
(Temple 008)
Introduction:

This temple to Chaulatae consists of a single building containing one level and an open courtyard. Five priests can be found here, along with a varying number of novices. All of Chaulatae's religious structures are constructed in the theme of her three crossed swords and iron band holy symbol, a design often as architecturally awkward as it is unique.

Floorplan Notes: G1 Areas:

Area 001
designation: Entry foyer.
descripton: One of the temple's three foyers, this is the "hilt of the sword". The room opens into hallways that both connect to the other two entry foyers and lead further into the temple. The halls are decorated with a multitude of shields, tapestries and statues, with a number of hanging censers.
floor: cut granite stone.
walls: cut granite stone.
ceiling: 10' wood, flat sub-roof.

Area 002
designation: Entry foyer.
descripton: This is the main entrance of the temple's three foyers, the "hilt of the center sword". This small room opens into hallways that both connect to the other two entry foyers and lead further into the temple. The halls are decorated with a multitude of shields, tapestries and statues, with a number of hanging censers.
floor: cut granite stone.
walls: cut granite stone.
ceiling: 10' wood, flat sub-roof.

Area 003
designation: Entry foyer.
descripton: One of the temple's three foyers, this is the "hilt of the sword". The room opens into hallways that both connect to the other two entry foyers and lead further into the temple. The halls are decorated with a multitude of shields, tapestries and statues, with a number of hanging censers.
floor: cut granite stone.
walls: cut granite stone.
ceiling: 10' wood, flat sub-roof.

Area 004
designation: Senior priest's office.
descripton: This is a sparsely furnished and unpleasant little room. Contents include a writing desk, small table and several chairs.
floor: cut granite stone.
walls: cut granite stone.
ceiling: 10' wood, flat sub-roof.

Area 005
designation: Storage.
descripton: Crates, barrels, casks and kegs of supplies are crammed tightly into every corner of this little room.
floor: cut granite stone.
walls: cut granite stone.
ceiling: 10' wood, flat sub-roof.

Area 006
designation: Common area.
descripton: Arguably the largest room of the temple, this chamber serves as dining room, kitchen and storeroom. The temple's novices sleep in this area on bedrolls.
floor: cut granite stone.
walls: cut granite stone.
ceiling: 10' wood, flat sub-roof.

Area 007
designation: Center dome.
descripton: In grander structures, this center is a large round chamber containing a speaker's podium ringed by chairs. In temples and chapels, this center is roofed with a lead-glass decorative dome. Eight dome panes depict the Binder in her roles as teacher, warrior, mother, scholar, leader, creator of the planets, lady of serenity and destroyer of chaos. The southeast and southwest "sword blade" halls both contain bookcases and a large statue of Chaulatae at the end.
floor: cut granite stone.
walls: cut granite stone.
ceiling: center dome: 14' lead glass dome. hallway: 10' wood, flat sub-roof.

Area 008
designation: Senior priest's bedroom.
descripton: This bedchamber is the only one given sole occupancy. It contains a four-poster bed, chest, small table and a small statue of Chaulatae.
floor: cut granite stone.
walls: cut granite stone and thin wood.
ceiling: 10' wood, flat sub-roof.

Area 009
designation: Bedroom.
descripton: This chamber is shared by two priests. Each is granted a single bed and chest for personal items, and shares a small table.
floor: cut granite stone.
walls: cut granite stone and thin wood.
ceiling: 10' wood, flat sub-roof.

Area 010
designation: Bedroom.
descripton: This chamber is shared by two priests. Each is granted a single bed and chest for personal items, and shares a small table.
floor: cut granite stone.
walls: cut granite stone and thin wood.
ceiling: 10' wood, flat sub-roof.

Area 011
designation: Main worship chamber.
descripton: This room rests at the "tip of the center sword". The room is upraised from the "sword blade" hallway, with benches and chairs placed to east and west, all facing an altar in the southern corner. This room is well lit by an arcade of wide, lead-glass windows covering the southern walls.
floor: cut granite stone.
walls: cut granite stone.
ceiling: 10' wood, flat sub-roof.


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