Krasis

Krasis is a temple island holy site of Kirron, dedicated to his aspect of Strength. The island's method of worship doubles as the home for the holy order, the K'nights of Red Horizon, and as a site for athletic competition between all nearby selka tribes.
Kirron created Krasis in the guise of Gralph, the selka warrior, as a base for his new holy order and as an immediate spot to trial new k'nights into it. The long term affect of the island, whether intended or not, was as a focal point for selka culture and unity.
Krasis was the site of a battle between the demigod Anshumat and the great dragon Stixis. It was there that Anshumat passed Kirron's test of their courage, but in the process put themselves in great danger to destroy Stixis' sight and the organs in the dragon's mouth that allowed it to breathe fire.
==Description==
Krasis is an artificial island washed by the outflow of the Kangjiang river mouth on Atokhekwoi's east coast. It is covered in ordered trees, pavement, and structures of white marble veined with faint blue lines, like still blood. It is cut with regular canals that spill out water from a magically bountiful spring on the top of the central hill. The hill sports a plaza with two main features beyond the spring. The first is a tall tower supported by five staircases emanating out in spirals (not helices) towards the ground. On top of the tower is a platform with five thin pillars. The second is a large rectangular cloister surrounded by huge stone columns conjoined at their top. Within is an open-air area of worship with a plain altar to Kirron and vacant plinths at regular intervals in a square formation. The rest of the island has been scattered with a hodgepodge of stands for seating and areas for various sports and athletic competitions.
==Local Effects==
While on the island any creature can train to reach their physical peak in a shorter amount of time and, when they push their limits, can perform feats of athletics beyond their usual capabilities. These feats are more likely to manifest in the context of a competition, which the selka tribes are invited to hold semi-yearly. However, this boon comes with conditions. All those who wage war or cheat the sanctity of the competitions on the island suffer from debilitating anemia until they repent. This is a sensitive ruling, as even remaining on the island for too long without serving Kirron's whims (i.e. hiding for political asylum) can result in the same affliction.
Category:Holy Site
Category:Locations