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The Geosn Temple City

The Geosn Temple- the heart and pride of the once-great island nation, built around the first source for magic they had- a natural spring of water mana. It, while it not monstrous and crowded as even a minor Lyran city, is gigantic and bustling by Geosn standards, and arguably a much better sight than any of the Lyran cities as well. Farms here are among the best and the most productive known, and many of them have sprouted along that river. One and two-story buildings with an architechture of a generally Asian feel- sliding doors, tatami, etc.- radiate from the temple, moving downstream.

By general good luck and a world-wide respect, not to mention the fact that it was wanted intact for those who possessed it, the entire area is nearly untouched from the wars- the only things destroyed were the men who went to fight for their nation. Villagers from the other islands come around regularly for trade, as either the destination, or as a halfway-point to the continent, making the city the trade center of the Geosns. Pilgramages of sorts are also made towards the temple, which sits magnificently at the source of the river with its back to the face of a cliff.

The building is situated in such a way that the river which is guards flows from the entrance, dividing the entrance in half. It remains true to its architechtural heritage. An intricate web of wooden, pristine bridges lit with magical lamps allows passage over the waters to other parts of the circular temple. The main temple sits front-and-center at the end of the courtyard of water and grass, itself suspended over the waters. To the right of the entrance lie the kitchens, storage, and other such utilities, and to the left lie the living quarters for the acolytes of the temple.

The acolytes themselves are picked and trained to be welcoming, or at least, not to have the kind of personality that makes people wish to leave. They are in charge of keeping the grounds clean, and also in keeping the peace- many of the acolytes are also among the most powerful of Mentalists, or have the potential to be. It is fairly simple to spot the acolytes in their large ceremonial green and blue robes.

Mana hangs within the temple. Almost any minor amount of force is possible by the acolytes when in the temple walls, making it ideal as a training ground. In fact, there are training grounds seperate, to both sides of the main temple.

As for government, there is not truly any to speak of- not since the wars. The closest to a government is the Temple, and that is only through respect and influence- they make no mandates, just suggestions which most go along with, when they make sense. There is gold as the main currency, but the value of the gold fluctuates from person to person, within reason.

Eithne made her way near silently across the bridges which seemed to cross the river every few feet. There was a large amount of water in this land, and to be honest it didn't sit well with her. The journey across the sea to reach the small islands had practically been blocked from her memory, Runists were peoples of the sand and fire, not lush greens and water.

Catching sight of the lanterns ahead of her lighting and then flickering out one after the other as someone garbed in the robes of the temple Acolytes was walking, Eithne tilted her covered head to the side. The way whoever it was was striding didn't speak of the humble and almost meek nature of the Acolytes she'd met the day before while visiting the temple here in the Geosns' lands, and it intrigued her that he wasn't keeping the lights afire either as he passed them.

"In a hurry then?" She said simply as she ended up passing right by the acolyte. Seeing people armed such as she was in a larger city wouldn't have been odd; staff across her back and a wide desert sword sheathed at her hip, but she was traveling alone and far from home. That normally spoke of ruffians and theives; although those who traveled the deserts alone normally died soon after.

"Indeed," She replied, her face almost entirly covered save for her eyes which were a dark grey colour nearly indecernable(SP?) in the red light of the toarch. "And you're an acolyte from the temple. Tell me then, child, are visitors allowed within the Temple after dark?" Her didn't look like a child to her, and behind the viel of black which wound around her head and shoulders she was smiling almost teasingly, her eyes gaining a slight tinge of amusement. He certainly didn't act like an acolyte.

"Alright then, thank you." She replied, making as if to turn and begin walking, before pausing before doing much more than pivoting away,

"Oh, and if you're in a hurry to reach a place you won't reach for a long time, perhaps you should slow down and look around you as you journey. Even if by stopping and watching you don't feel like you'll be moving any farther, you'll reach your destination soon enough, unless of course, you prefer to keep your eyes on your destination and haven't a thought for yourself." That said, then she started to walk away.

Celestra was looking for a healer, her people were falling sick and dying. Their healers were no longer able to fight such new diseases. Being cut off from the world caused such a lack of knownledge on medicinal arts. As mayor and the only one capable of going outside the city's protection. She headed for the real would outside the mountains. The elders told her to visit the temples first for guidance. It's all they remember of the old world that they left. It had been 3? Or maybe 4 weeks by now. She didn't know.
She covered her body in the white leather cloak. She wasn't used to the sun's hot rays. Much less all this warmth and heat. It was starting to make her dizzy just being away from home.
So here she is, under a great tree, resting under it's shade till late afternoon and nights. She decided it was easier for her to travel in the late after noon and nights. And rest in during lighted hours till she can get used to the sun's rays. And the sudden increase in human population and abundant animals and of course an increase in monster activity.
"Thank god I'm no normal girl. I'd be monster feed by now. Now, according to this map, I should reach there in a day or so? I really need to invest in a riding animal. I really do."

Celestra continued her travels once the sun had settled lower.
Her eyes keener then the rest of the outer world from living in the cold darkness are more adept in the dark then in the light.
Everything was new to her.
The smell, the sight. Life was abundant and everwhere.
Thriving and living.
Houses with warm smoke rising from the chimmines and the homey scent.
Already she missed home. And the comofort of her people. She wasn't sued to being alone this long. There was always someone that would be by her side always.
It was a new, and frightening new expierenced. Even though she goes hunting alone, but never this long.
Her traveled continued.
Asking others nearby to make sure she was on the right track.
Staying in the taverns for awhile as she fed and restocked in supply.
Soon, she could see the tempels from the hill where she stand.
"There it is, the temple the elder ones spoke of."

((XD Didn't knew anyone would be on today. XD))

Rubbing at her temples.
"Well the place seems closed. I might as well wait for the sun rise."
Sighing out deeply.
"Why must the sun be so bright in the outer world? I can bearly see. I'll be glad when things go dull grey or white."
Climbing to the safty of the high trees she waited for dawn.
Cursing as the day starts to lighten slowly bit by bit that would unfortunently mean greating the Sun God in his full blinding glory.
"Just like a men to flaunt everything."

(>.>;; And don't take that personal Mek Mek. It's not me saying it. <.<;; I think...)