The Temple of Gond Wondermaker, also known as the House of the Wonderbringer, and called Gharri's House during Gharri's time, was a temple dedicated to Gond in the city of Tilverton, and the largest temple in the city.[2][3]
Location[]
The temple was located in the southwest section of the city atop the Old Town rise, near the ruins of Tilver's Palace.[4]
Description[]
The main entrance of Gond's temple resembled a massive anvil. Its architecture featured stark, powerful shapes that stood in contrast to the surrounding shops.[5]
History[]
In the mid-14th century DR, the high priest of the temple, Gharri, served as the respected Elder of the city, making him the closest thing to a ruling figure. The temple itself was one of the grandest structures in the town. When Cormyr annexed the city in 1356 DR, Gharri briefly served as Lord Regent before leaving in disgust. He was replaced as high priest by Burlan Almaether.[6][1]
Many of Gond's faithful temporarily lost their faith during the Time of Troubles in the Year of Shadows, 1358 DR.[7]
As of 1367 DR, the temple had recently invented an ingenious float valve that aided in the regulation of water flow.[1]
The temple was presumed destroyed along with the rest of Tilverton in 1372 DR, creating the Tilverton Scar.[6]
Inhabitants[]
Rull of Gond during the Time of Troubles.
The temple was run by High Priest Burlan Almaether, who was filling in for his missing predecessor Gharri. Burlan was assisted by 26 other priests and 39 followers,[3][2] including Castar, Phylanna, and Rull.[8]
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Ed Greenwood (July 1995). Volo's Guide to Cormyr. Edited by Julia Martin. (TSR, Inc.), p. 200. ISBN 0-7869-0151-9.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Jeff Grubb and Ed Greenwood (1990). Forgotten Realms Adventures. (TSR, Inc), p. 112. ISBN 0-8803-8828-5.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Eric Haddock (1994). Cormyr. (TSR, Inc), p. 24. ISBN 1-56076-818-5.
- ↑ Jeff Grubb and Ed Greenwood (1990). Forgotten Realms Adventures. (TSR, Inc), p. 113. ISBN 0-8803-8828-5.
- ↑ Scott Ciencin (April 1989). Shadowdale. (TSR, Inc.), p. 206. ISBN 0-8803-8730-0.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Brian R. James, Ed Greenwood (September 2007). The Grand History of the Realms. Edited by Kim Mohan, Penny Williams. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 140. ISBN 978-0-7869-4731-7.
- ↑ Scott Ciencin (April 1989). Shadowdale. (TSR, Inc.), p. 211. ISBN 0-8803-8730-0.
- ↑ Scott Ciencin (April 1989). Shadowdale. (TSR, Inc.), p. 210. ISBN 0-8803-8730-0.