The Modern Temple (CSC)

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==Origin==
The modern temple is a descendant of the primitive temple presented earlier in this section. This temple, lavishly decorated and very ornate, is the product of such a faith.
==Transformation==
It is not difficult to imagine a clash between two powerful religious factions of opposite alignments. In this case, we are looking at the temple of the losing side. Powerful magics have been used to cause it to sink beneath the surface of the earth, entombing it in solid rock.
==Map Key==
1. Temple Offices: These chambers were the business offices of the temple. A number of desks, scroll racks, book cases, and similar office equipment were found here. Of course, depending on the amount of time which has passed since the shrine was entombed, these may be noting more than piles of dust and rotting wood. A secret door allows easy entrance to or escape from the office area in the event of an emergency.
2. Library: This served as both a filing area and a book depository. The numerous shelves and racks here were filled with books, scrolls, maps, and similar documents. Depending on the condition of this room, it could be a sage's dream come true.
3. Wardrobe: As with many religions, the priests of this temple wore special garb when they performed their services. In this chamber, which resembles a modern walk-in closet, were hung the many ritual garments they employed.
4. Dressing Room: This room was used by the temple priests to dress and ready themselves for a religious service. Depending on the nature of the religion, any number of things might be found here including various pigments or makeups, incense burners, or unusual foods which must be eaten to purify the spirit.
5. Main Hall: This huge chamber was ornate and magnificent. Rows of pillars served to support it high ceiling and also served as works of art, being covered with bas-reliefs of the religion's major tenets. Banners, tapestries, or other decorative fabrics were draped from the rafters and supported by long shafts of polished wood. Its main function was to impress those walking into the temple from the main entrance.
6. The Main Temple: Like the main hall, this chamber was built to inspire awe among the faithful. It's high domed ceiling is covered with a beautiful mosaic which was crafted by the most skilled artisans of the religion.
7. Grounds Keeper's Storage: This small room and closet were nothing more than a tool shed kept for the purposes of landscaping the area around the temple.
8. Gallery: This wide hallway had a very high, arched ceiling and was used to display paintings, sculptures, and other works of art made by or donated to, the temple and its deity. Some of the relics in here might be quite valuable.
9. Storage: This storage area was used by the temple priests for everything from janitorial supplies to extra candles or lamp oil.
10. Priest's Chambers: These living quarters may have been quite spartan or lavishly decorated, depending on the beliefs and practices of the faithful. A secret door in the outer wall provided a means of covert access to the outside world from these rooms.
11. Vault: Some items, like silver holy symbols or perhaps even blessed and magical objects, were too important to be stored in the main area off the main hall. For them, this room was built. It has a door with a very advanced lock, thick walls, and may even have been sealed with some form of magic.
12. Lounge: This room was decorated with style and taste. It is here that the priests ate their meals and entertained guests. Informal business was often conducted here, as was light entertainment.
13. Meeting Room: More formal than the lounge, this chamber was used for business meetings and official transactions.
14. Lesser Temple: This temple, while much less impressive than the main dome, is still a wonder to behold.
15. Kitchen: A large stove and an assortment of cooking supplies dominated this room.
16. Pantry: A variety of pots, jars, and kegs held the temple's foodstuffs here until needed. A trapdoor in the floor leads down to a small, but well stocked wine cellar. It may well be that the passing of the years has turned some of the bottles in this area into priceless collector's vintages.