Palace of Passion

The Palace of Passion was the grand temple dedicated to Sune, the goddess of Beauty, Love, and Passion, built in the Mortonbrace district of Ravens Bluff.

"Welcome to the grand opening–make that the stupendous opening–of the new temple of Sune in Ravens Bluff. The Ravens Bluff's beloved have spared no expense creating this work of art and beauty. Come worship The Lady of Love with us and experience romance of the highest order. Celebrate beauty in all its forms. Become passionate about life! Cosmetics are available at the entrance for those unfortunates with facial blemishes..."

- Invitations distributed in Raven's Bluff

Activities
The members of the Church of Sune who ran the Palace of Passion maintained positive relationships with the clergy of Lliira, Selûne, Sheela Peryroyl, and Hanali Celanil. However rivalries still existed especially when it came to beauty. As of the late 14 century DR, the Palace of Passion had strained relationships with the Church of Sharess as the temple of Sharess in Ravens Bluff was used by cultists of devil lord Glasya. Despite tension, the High Priestess of Sune, Morlain maintained official declaration of friendship between the two churches. Palace of Passion had one more church in Ravens Bluss with whom it had strained relationships. The High Priest Relarn Dayspring of Church of Lathander, and member of the Clerical Circle of Raven's Bluff campaigned against the Church of Sune being admitted as the civic religion of the city.

Despite opposition, the Palace of Passion had many supporters, in part thanks to the Church's support of several civic programs in Ravens Bluff. One such programs was The Body Beautiful, guided by the belief that beautiful body was a healthy body. Clerics of Firehair tutored Ravenaar in use of cosmetics, haircare and styling, as well as taught them about diet and exercises. Other classes regularly held in the Palace of Passion were dedicated to clothes and jewelry. The classes were immensely popular among the noble youths. The temple of Sune also helmed the program to aid homeless. Unfortunately, it was on hold for a year as the temple was being rebuilt.

History
The original Palace of Passion was destroyed in a fierce battle between the avatar of Sune and Baatezu Glasya, the lord of Malbolge and daughter of Asmodeus. The heroic battle brought hordes of new worshipers to the goddess of beauty, and a mere year later, the temple was rebuilt through generous donations from rich artists, merchants, nobles, and social climbers.

On the 10 of Mirtul, same year as the temple's destruction, the Palace of Passion, aided by temples of Lliira, Sheela Peryroyl and Hanali Celanil, hosted the first Annual Beautification Day, a festival dedicated to improving one's looks. The first attempt did not reach desired popularity, however, newly rebuilt temple had grand plans for the following celebration.