Difference between revisions of "Chrysalis Basilica"

One of the earliest, and possibly most memorable, events in its history was the funeral of [[Nicator]] where [[Priest]]s and [[Occultist]]s, [[Serpent|Serpents]] and [[Druid|Druids]] all stood side by side in peace, unified in their mourning. In the words of the architect [[Lantis DeGage]]: "It could have been the first and last time that the Basilica would ever be crammed with so diverse a group." [http://www.achaea.com/seleucar14.htm] Also notable was the Basilica's role as a haven for Delosian refugees during the [[Wars of Succession]], though it did not stop the forces of [[Castomira Brangwin]] from seeking out and murdering the family of [[Damen Kephry]].

One of the earliest, and possibly most memorable, events in its history was the funeral of [[Nicator]] where [[Priest]]s and [[Occultist]]s, [[Serpent|Serpents]] and [[Druid|Druids]] all stood side by side in peace, unified in their mourning. In the words of the architect [[Lantis DeGage]]: "It could have been the first and last time that the Basilica would ever be crammed with so diverse a group." [http://www.achaea.com/seleucar14.htm] Also notable was the Basilica's role as a haven for Delosian refugees during the [[Wars of Succession]], though it did not stop the forces of [[Castomira Brangwin]] from seeking out and murdering the family of [[Damen Kephry]].

Tragedy befell the basilica in 288 AF when it was destroyed in events surrounding the coming of [[Varian|Other]] and the [[Aetolian Saga]]. However, thanks to the efforts of the [[Gods]] [[Lorielan]] and [[Pentharian]], the Chrysalis Basilica was rebuilt in 301 AF, the new floor plan larger and more airy than the first. Twin graceful towers{{--}}the western tower and Tower of the [[Luminai]]{{--}}flanked a gleaming nave which terminated in a gold-wreathed apse, the spiritual heart of the Church. It was here that the [[Holy Codex]] and later [[Codex of Light]] were ensconced upon a pillar of light. The [[Basilican Library]] nearby was a centre of learning for all of Shallam while the extensive Basilican gardens{{--}}dotted with fountains, paths, and a man-made lake{{--}}were made for contemplation of metaphysical matters.

Tragedy befell the basilica in 288 AF when it was destroyed in events surrounding the coming of [[Varian|Other]] and the [[Aetolian Saga]]. However, thanks to the efforts of the [[Gods]] [[Lorielan]] and [[Pentharian]], the Chrysalis Basilica was rebuilt in 301 AF, the new floor plan larger and more airy than the first. Twin graceful towers{{--}}the western tower and Tower of the [[Luminai]]{{--}}flanked a gleaming nave which terminated in a gold-wreathed apse, the spiritual heart of the Church. It was here that the [[Holy Codex]] and later [[Codex of Light]] were ensconced upon a pillar of light. The [[Basilican Library]] nearby was a centre of learning for all of Shallam while the extensive Basilican gardens{{--}}dotted with fountains, paths, and a man-made lake{{--}}were made for contemplation of metaphysical matters.