Menekod Temple of Peoni

A temple and hospital of the (male and celibate) Irreproachable Order. There is presently a dispute between the Pelnala (High Priest) Kadris of Talanoth, and some members of the Order of the Checkered Shield. This is due to the Peonians having given sanctuary to two Laumaki (common soldiers) of the Agrikan order of the Copper Hook, who had been found, badly wounded, by Reslava (mendicant priest) Bryon of Morrel. Pelnala Kadris has several times refused to turn over the men to the Laranians for trial and probable execution. Sir Syman, the Chabla (Grandmaster) of the Order of the Checkered Shield, has not yet made a formal request to have the Agrikans given into his custody, although there is considerable pressure on him from some of the more fanatical knights.

There are a total of 13 permanent residents within the Temple. In addition to the Pelnala, the Solana (Master of Acolytes), the Avasana (Master of Archives & Treasures) and the Lerovana (Master of Healing) there are five Ebasethe (Priests) and four Esolani (Acolytes).

There are currently three additional residents, Reslava Bryon of Morrel, a mendicant priest originally from Melderyn and a former Meken in the Order of the Lady of Paladins, and the two wounded laumaki he rescued.

1 The Worship Hall

This is the main part of the Temple. The room is quite dim, the only light coming from two large glazed windows. Behind the pulpit stand three statues of Selvos limestone. From left to right they are of Saint Belrasin, Peoni and Saint Tirrala.

2 The Refectory

The Temple masters and Ebasethe are served by the Esolani, who must eat later. However, in order to encourage humility, the Esolani are then served by three of the senior clergy, all, including the Pelnala, take a turn at this duty.

3 The Kitchen

This area is cramped and there is limited storage space available. Sacks, barrels and hanging ityems fill every available space.

4 The Infirmary

This room is where the two Laumaki are being treated. They are aware of their situation. The more senior of the two is an arrogant bully and is confident that he will be able to outsmart the weak Laranians. The younger, a new conscript, was almost killed in his first combat. He did not like the experience, he is a very frightened young man.

5 The Lerovana's Room

The Lerovana sleeps in this room. Healing herbs and medicines line the walls.

6 The Solanas' Room

7 The Avasanis' Room

8 The Pelnalas' Room

The Pelnala is a peaceful and pious man, he is deeply troubled by the situation he and his Temple find themselves in. He prays daily to Peoni for guidance on how to resolve the current situation without loss of life or loss of faith.

9 The Dormitory

This room is shared by the Ebasethe, the Esolani and any Reslava staying as guests of the Temple.

10 The Balcony

The temple choir stand here during services and sing the praises of Peoni. There are many fine voiced men in the temple. The Solana is keen to keep fine voices at this temple and is known to be more forgiving of any misdeed by a good singer than he is of the other Esolani.