Submitted by: galwylin@airnet.net
Name of Building: The Friend to the Merchant House
Type of Building: ruined temple
Business conducted in the building: none
High Priest: None
Number of minor priests: 0
Description of building:
The Friend to the Merchant House is a
burnt out ruin in the area known as the Dock Ward of Arylon.
During the Time of Troubles, this temple was destroyed by fire.
The building was originally 50 feet wide by 60 feet long. Some
walls are still standing and a couple of the rooms remain intact,
although completely burned out.
Description of business:
The Friend to the Merchant House was
built and dedicated to the goddess Waukeen, the same year
Lathander's shrine was erected. After the end of Amn's trade
expansion, the Friend to the Merchant House remained a popular
temple, although the temple to Lathander eventually surpassed it
in number of worshippers. The Friend to the Merchant House's
strength was very representative of Arylon's original goal of trade.
Over the years, as more people came to Arylon looking to restart
their lives, the temple declined and this was seen as symbolic of
the changing goals of the citizens of Arylon. New beginnings and
renewed hope became Arylon's strength, while trade became the
secondary goal.
During the Time of Troubles, the Friend to the Merchant House
caught fire and it's high priest, Edisni, was consumed by the blaze
while attempting to extinguish the flames. Rumors are that he
still haunts the ruins, trying to put the fire out and will attack
anyone entering for not helping. [DM Note: The temple ruins generate an
aura of 'fear'. Only a priest of Waukeen, or someone carrying one
of her blessed holy symbols, may enter freely. Anyone else must
make a saving throw at a -4 penalty. Once inside, however, if they
are startled for any reason they must make another saving throw
but without applying the penalty.
The High Priest, now a ghost, can be seen on the anniversary of the
temple burning. He appears to be extinguishing nonexistent fires,
and if approached, he begins to shout for help, although nothing
is actually heard. If no help is forthcoming, he will attack the
nearest individual, then disappear. The temple land has not been
built on since the ghost seems to be bound to this area.
Recent rumors are that the vaults of the temple contain vast
amounts of gold but since no one has yet entered and returned,
the rumor may be unfounded.
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