Temple to Aeva

Aeva’s Temple perhaps one of the more mysterious of the four. While not the largest, from any perspective with this temple, it is perhaps more important what one doesn’t see than what is. As far as an outward appearance goes, the temple appears gilded. What does stand out about though, is the entire place seems to be made from polished bronze that seems to never corrode nor lose its luster. Whether that is due to some divine intervention or the hard work of the acolytes within is not clear.

Within the double doors of the temple, there is a single room with an alter in the middle of it. The statue is an abstract rendition of Aeva, made from many different precious metals all fitted together as though forged. She was made from many different pieces that were masterfully crafted and then fit together like an ornate puzzle. It is said that this is one of the better likenesses of Aeva despite being an abstract creation. Upon hearing of the nearly impossible idea and task before the artisans making it, she willingly modeled for the statue and even gave advice on its creation.

At its feet there can be found coin, but more than that, many other interesting things. From mundane oddities, like strangely formed chunks of wood to metal ingots and even unsmelted ores of odd origins and all manner of raw materials, all of which are gifts to Aeva, and the tinkerers who have lived under her domain.

For the common layperson this is the end of her temple, a place to come mutter a prayer and leave an offering and to admire the work of art that is the entire building. However, to those who are innovative in their crafts, the ingenious, the master engineers and craftsmen, the creative tinkerers, who’ve proven themselves to be worthy of note are allowed deeper. There is a secret panel in the temple that leads below ground, leading to where the real temple lays. Beneath the ground there are three main locations, the living quarters of Aeva’s devoted. Housing the small number of those deemed worthy by Aeva to live within her temple. Each devotee find that there is room for them and solely them and these rooms are often decorated with the fruits of their labors. As to be worthy is to have pride in ones abilities so one must furnish their room with their own craft.

Beyond that there are the Halls of Possibility. Here beats the heart of the temple, workshops and forges with every tool imaginable and some less so. Here the masters of their trades further hone their craft creating things well beyond the imagining of most artisans. The entire place is lit with an odd golden light, always on and perfectly steady, an invention of Aeva’s that even the masters aren’t sure of it’s making, though they all deny that it’s a creation of magic.

Lastly there is Aeva’s Chamber, a room where the Immortal often stays. It is said to be the most ornate chamber in the world, Emea included, each article of furniture, clothing, and such are priceless relics, though not even the present masters have ever been within it. More than that, it is said that Aeva keeps the more deadly or dangerous inventions of her devotees hidden away here until the world needs them. The door to Aeva’s Chambers is made from intricate metals that weave together in such a way as to reveal no opening nor key hole, and that Aeva herself is the only one capable of opening it. Without her, even if the door was blasted open it would reveal only the stone of the underground.