The Purple Portals

The Purple Portals was a temple and workshop devoted to Gond in Melvaunt, one of the oldest temples in all of Melvaunt.

Location
The temple was found near the center of the city.

Activities
The primary function of the temple was to research and develop improved methods of processing and packaging. Though they also worked to research new methods of construction, insulation, and waterproofing. These ideas were sold to the highest bidder.

An impressive laboratory was used to modify specialized machines. The temple's laboratory and workshop were facilities were open to use by pilgrims. They also offered classes on techniques developed by the temple's High Artificer and his acolytes.

Reputation
The temple was held in quite high regard as their research efforts would ultimately benefit the populace as a whole. It also attracted many Gondar pilgrims, particularly gnomes.

Trivia
The priests of this temple had access to the Gondar artificer Ikathilo's laboratory in Mechanus.