Temple of Tempus (Easthaven)

The  Temple of Tempus in Easthaven was a fortified temple dedicated to Tempus the Foehammer.

Structure
It was a simple, one-story structure constructed from wooden planks set atop a square foundation. The walls of the temple sloped inward from the base, up to a roof some above ground level. Six panes of beautiful, blue stained-glass windows were set into either side of its walls.

Interior
The interior of Easthaven's temple featured several representations of Tempus' holy symbol, along with a magnificent statue of the Foehammer himself. The fiery sword of Tempus was displayed upon two enormous banners that hung within, as well as in an enormous inscription set into the wood of the temple floor.

Between the two banners stood the imposing, larger-than-life statue of Tempus riding atop his two warhorses, Veiros and Deiros.

Atmosphere
The temple served as a shrine to warriors who fell triumphantly in the glories of battle. Arms and other weaponry wielded by some notable champions were collected within the temple, and put on display for the faithful. Notable among these were:
 * Bloody Ashrem's Axe, the weapon of the merciless warlord Ashrem.
 * Bonecracker, the warhammer of Dumok the Fist, who was said to have died during an assault of Dragonspear Castle.
 * Golden Lance of Kedwyr, wielded one of the grestest horsemen of the Realms, who fell alongside his steed upon the Fields of the Dead.
 * Helm of Ghardumn Greenaxe, worn by the famed swordsman of the Dragonclaw Clan.
 * Shield of Aihonen, carried by the great warrior Aihonen, slain by Icasaracht.
 * Shield of Maergeth, which was carried by a member of the Order of the Steel Fang during a famous battle at Boareskyr Bridge.

Services
As of the late 13 century DR, the temple was overseen by Everard, a member of the Order of the Broken Blade, and an initiate of Tempus named Accalia. Each day they held the Feast of Heroes for locals around noon, and performed the Song for the Fallen as the sun began to set.

Together they also performed the Song of the Sword for the people of Easthaven and beyond once per tenday, and offered regular remembrances for many of the famous battles that that occurred in Icewind Dale.

History
The temple was built upon a site considered holy to the church of Tempus, the location where the shaman Jerrod sacrificed himself to close a portal to the Nine Hells.