Set on its own pathway within the boulevard of temples in King's Court, stands the Basilica Dominici- the Temple of The One. Alabaster walls stand as testaments to the purity of the One True Faith. Surrounded on all sides by a tall and impressive wall, the church manages to avoid looking like a fortress- tall and elegant sculptures standing along the edges- pictures of saints and angels taken from Dominicus's dogma. An experienced clergyman might recognize the Chronicler Oren or the Cardinal Kern; Drakedoder and Berkeley. The present rain runs along the sculptures, giving them an appearance of sadness and woe, as if the saints themselves weep for the King's Court at present.
In the center of the wall there is a massive gate- ornately crafted in silver metal that is blessed to never rust, until the faith of all men within should fail. The ornate entrance is always held open- just as the arms of Dominicus himself are always open to new followers. Just within the gates is a splendid garden, lush in its greenery and vibrant in its flowers- tended by some of the most religiously devout monks to walk the face of Tazlure. Perhaps it is this devotion that allows this garden to remain pure and luminous despite the rain and cold- where all other gardens might fail. The main path leads directly forward, hedged in by the shrubs of the garden itself at waist height, leading directly toward the main chapel, the tallest building in the entire complex- smaller walkways branching off, to the less-important structures.
It is the main chapel that is most impressive, however, remarkable in its height and elegance- essentially a circular building, bound on all sides by columns and arches. There are other sculptures set in the alcoves and upon the roof, here, a tall spire stretching upward from the entire mass- spiraling into the heavens- capped in a gilded depiction of an eye, the simple of The One. In all times, the chapel is doubtless inviting- but especially so in the current rain, seeming to beckon any approaching travellers forth, into the soothing warmth it provides- the entry chamber visible behind tall doors, partially open- a fire burning within, with deep and comfortable-looking couches set just within the oversized portals. All were welcome to enter freely, especially converts.
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Anistis approached the Basilica, where he'd made his home for several yahren, with some trepidation. Never before had he, a lowly acolyte, even seriously contemplated an audience with the Bishop. He'd never met Lazos, and didn't know much about the man. Consequentially, he had no idea what to expect, but he'd waited too long already; Anistis had to speak with Lazos about the cult, the Codex, and any other impending dangers to King's Court.
The acolyte paused for a moment at the gates, placing a hand on the immaculate metal there, which was hot to the touch in the Jygust heat.
So long as this gate remains unrusted, Anistis reflected, there is hope. He bowed his head and said a brief prayer to Dominicus, thanking Him for the continued faith of the Church in this time of schism.
With that, Anistis entered the Basilica and headed in the direction of the Bishop's study, explaining to anyone who may have stopped him and inquired that he needed to speak to Bishop Lazos- and him alone- of a matter of grave importance, and that so long as it was the will of the Bishop and of The One, that it would be best if he were admitted as soon as possible. He would, however, wait for as long as was necessary.