Hofborg, Temple (Location)

User ID: @Oim

House: Hakkvild's High Hall

Location Name: Thyrrfjell

Brief Description: Atop a hillside called Thyrrfjell by the locals, meaning "spirit mountain", this secluded spiritual sanctuary is often shrouded in mist. Travelers, warriors, pilgrims, and refugees are bid welcome where shelter, food, blessings, various ceremonial rites, and healing are offered. Feel free to pay tribute at the various Shrines dedicated to the Nord totemic pantheon as you wander about the tranquil grounds. The ancient Barrow Home encircles a sacred pool which is believed to aid in magical healing. The Temple proper is an open space usable for ritual, meetings and classes.

The Temple is set as a learning center for clergy, shamans, healers, physicians, herbalist and practitioners of the clever craft and other related magical practices. Ever watchful like a sentry, Jorm Kyneshield patrols the grounds of the Motherhouse. He is a devout Nord who worships the old totemic pantheon and has pledged his life to defend the Temple.

The Temple is set as a learning center for clergy, shamans, healers, physicians, herbalist and practitioners of the clever craft and other related magical practices. Read More ..

Max Population: 24

Points of Interest

The Shrines

Scattered about the grounds, various Shrines are dedicated to the Nord totemic pantheon. Visitors are bid welcome to wander about the tranquil premises and leave offerings to the gods. Clergy, shamans, clever-men, and Skaal often visit these grounds and conduct rituals to honor their respective deities. Haf Rigurtson is found about the grounds where he works as a groundskeeper and handyman. Haf suffers from a bad knee that has never healed right and is unable to do any significant manual labor so his job at the Temple keeps the medical costs low while offering him honest work.

The Barrow Home

The converted barrow of the Motherhouse serves as a place of healing for the town of Hofborg. The Barrow's specialty is magical healing due to the sacred waters fed by a spring in the Barrow's center. The waters are said to run deep through an underground river from the Barrow Home down to the Spirit Woods, feeding the Vard Tree and trickling into the hot springs. The sacred waters are touted to bring rapid healing for many ailments. In addition to magical healing, the Barrow has herbalists, medics, and even doctors on staff.

The Temple

Founded decades ago to overlook the sacred grove below and be an ever watchful eye over the hallowed barrow, the Temple was the first building constructed by the pilgrims that settled the area. It has undergone little change since the first stone was laid in the foundation. Ever a bastion of faith to the devout, and a sanctuary to those without hope, the Temple has served selflessly as a sanctum to those in need of spiritual counsel and healing. Currently, the Temple proper is an open space usable for ritual, meetings and classes.

Dormitory

Within the tower to the right of the Temple structure is a door that leads to the Dormitory. Despite its constant state of disarray, it is a homey and welcoming space for Priests/Priestesses, Acolytes, resident Healers, and other associates of the Motherhouse who choose to take up dwelling at the Temple Complex. The dorm is a cozy abode with a warm hearth, large and soft beds for up to eight (or more if you don’t mind doubling up), and basic creature comforts for its denizens to lounge and study or get some much needed sleep.

Antiquarian Field Office

Recently a small chapter of the Antiquarian Circle has set up a “field office” in the vacant storage room between the Temple and Dormitory. Housed within are various relics and historical artifacts from Hofborg’s past and times long before. It is speculated some items date back to the days of Ysgramor.

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