Temple Brief
This page tells you what you, as a member of Temple, would know beyond public knowledge of this organisation. Please also note that the information available here is not all there is, it is simply what would be known at game start.
Whether you decide to share this information with others is up to you. However, the GMs ask that you relay this information in your own words instead of simply showing others the organisation brief, to maintain a sense of IC authenticity.
The GM in charge of Temple is Mark. If you have any questions related to this organisation, feel free to get in touch with them.
Other People of Note
Eirian Argall
Eirian has only recently become a Filidh, but before that they were amongst the Adherents for longer than most can remember. When Eirian joined the Filidhean, Crwydra made special mention of how their recent recruitment of Caitlin Clark had enabled them to travel much further along their path.
Carmen Acerbi
Carmen has been an Adherent for several years, but has recently become an outspoken critic of Temple, and of the prophecies of the Alitheia. Her power to shatter most materials with her voice, combined with her fractious temper, has meant that no-one has yet sought to correct her misdirected views.
Temple
Everyone remembers their first time they journeyed to Temple. From the moment they stepped into the atrium, all found themselves at home. Without passing through any obvious entryway, the outside world simply falls away. Snow and wind give way to wooden floors and comfortable warmth, and whispering pines give way to a spacious sanctuary, towered over by an ancient oak. The eye is drawn down the weathered trunk, to the base of that mighty tree. There, caught in a pool of light streaming down from a gap in the branches high overhead, a simple lectern rises from Sanctum's roots.
If they have come to stay, travellers are led to the sides of the atrium, where a great helical ramp leads up into the main structure. After walking up two revolutions of the ramp, passageways begin to branch away from the main path, each several meters higher above Sanctum's roots than the last.
The first dozen or so passageways lead into the Adherents' quarters, where guests are always welcome to stay. Further up, however, lie the chambers of the Apices, and it is made abundantly clear that travelling higher without good reason will not be tolerated. Nevertheless, the Adherents' quarters are spacious enough for all, and contain everything needed to live a life in peace. Visitors can often be found watching Nexus and Adherents training together in several purpose-fitted rooms, or sitting quietly at the back of lectures on magic delivered by the Magisters.
Recent Events
Another Prophecy Comes to Pass
Crwydra steps up to the platform, thinly-gloved hands drawing forth a gilded tome from within the folds of their robe. With great care, the Alitheia is placed onto the waiting lectern, and with careful movements and a small puff of dust is opened to the right page. Crwydra clears their throat, and a reedy voice echoes out from behind their mask.
”And when the waters writhe, their very natures changed, then you shall look up. There you will gaze upon your moon lying broken against the stars. The best and the worst from amongst you shall be summoned, and they will meet at a Summit the likes of which you will never have seen before. You will join them, and my voice will be heard.”
Crwydra slowly closes the Alitheia, and returns it to their robes.
More Donations Arrive
”As the Alitheia has predicted, Aliya has made another exceedingly generous donation. This proof of her loyalty takes her one step closer to her destination. She is an example to you all. I would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone that we can always put money to good use, and that Ascendants have no need for such mortal riches.” - Crwydra
Another New Adherent: Caitlin Clark
”As the Alitheia has predicted, another has joined the path of the Adherent. Standing here with me is Caitlin Clark. Today is her first step of many, and I expect all here to help her along the path, and to keep her to it.” - Crwydra
Another New Adherent: Alan
”As the Alitheia has predicted, another has joined the path of the Adherent. Standing here with me is Alan. Today is his first step of many, and I expect all here to help him along the path, and to keep him to it.” - Crwydra