Lija do Kunra do Geidola

The Lija do Kunra do Geidola is a mystical and enchanting location that holds a significant place in Eyes of Katobi, Eyes of Katobi 2, and several NaitMcKelroy works. Situated in the breathtakingly beautiful land of Ketsuya, this ancient shrine served as the living quarters of the revered Master-Lazuli and the twenty-one Tachriallites, five million years ago Kazmadia during the Emerald era. It was a thriving hub of diverse communities, including humans, Prophecies, and Aoziel, each with their unique culture and traditions. The Lija do Kunra do Geidola was a place of immense power, where the Master-Lazuli and the Tachriallites would meditate and perform sacred rituals to harness the energy of the universe and achieve enlightenment.

However, the peace of this revered location was shattered when it was attacked by the Huntmon, forcing all its inhabitants to flee, and the shrine was abandoned. Today, the ruins of the Lija do Kunra do Geidola serve as a reminder of its rich history and significance. Nevertheless, the Master-lazuli remains in the Lija do Kunra do Geidola, protected by the Ketsuyan military, as a testament to the power and importance of this ancient shrine. The Lija do Kunra do Geidola is a place of wonder and mystery, steeped in history and magic, and it continues to fascinate and intrigue readers and visitors alike.

Despite its state of decay, the Lija do Kunra do Geidola holds significant importance for the people of Ketsuya. It is considered a crucial point of interest, and visitors can often be seen exploring the ruins to learn more about their history and cultural significance. If you happen to visit, you may come across Denshi Gamiyama, who is responsible for guarding the Master Lazuli and ensuring the safety of the site.

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### Description

The Lija do Kunra do Geidola is a shrine that is built from a large stone structure. It was a pristine and beautiful structure around 5 million years ago, filled with pure and clean water and situated on solid ground. To reach the shrine, one has to cross a bridge over a shallow lake. In front of the bridge, hundreds of outreaching hands symbolize unrestrained desire. The bridge signifies that happiness can be attained by foregoing temptation, greed, and desire. Two elegant statues of Upuji, mythical creatures that are half-men, half-bird, and half-lion, are located next to the lake. These creatures slay the greedy ones. The floor of the bridge contains symbols of fire to represent the angry flames of hell.

After crossing the bridge, visitors arrive at the "gate of heaven," which is guarded by two creatures that represent Death and Tazeraze. These creatures decide the fate of the dead. Additionally, the symbols of fire on the bridge become symbols of winged stars. In front of the entrance, there are 14 statues of winged creatures, representing the fourteen main Ketsuyan deities. The Lija do Kunra do Geidola itself is composed of 5 circles stacked on top of one another, forming a six-story high structure. The bottom layer is the biggest, and each layer gets smaller as it goes up, similar to a ring-stacking toy.

The first layer of the shrine has a ring-shaped garden growing close to the walls of the second layer, and a water pool surrounds the second layer on the first layer, with water flowing down the walls from there. The third to fifth layers have 2 spiral waterfalls, and the second layer has a waterfall on the sides flowing down onto the water pool on the first layer. In front of the shrine, there is a staircase leading up to the top platform of the altar. At the center of the top platform of the shrine, there is a recess for the Master Lazuli to rest, with a shallow pool of water surrounding it. The top of the shrine has a dome-shaped stone roof held up by stone columns around the edge of the top platform. Additionally, surrounding the shrine are two short stone rims filled with clean water, each forming two shallow basins around the altar. The innermost of these rims has 21 tall pillars, one for each of the 21 Tachriallites that circle the Tower of Master Lazuli. Between these pillars, 20 lush palm trees are grown on platforms. Lastly, surrounding the outermost circular perimeter of the Lija do Kunra do Geidola and the lake are several stone pillars that one can walk between with stone bars on top of them, forming a short wall around the shrine, except the front which serves as the "gate of heaven."

As time has passed, the magnificent Lija do Kunra do Geidola temple has fallen into a state of disrepair and ruin, becoming a shadow of its former glory. The descriptions given in "Eyes of Katobi" and "Eyes of Katobi 2" and other NaitMcKelroy works paint a grim picture of the temple's current state. The once-grand roof that adorned the temple has vanished, leaving behind only a few weathered brown columns. The water basins, spiral waterfall, and lake that once graced the temple's exterior have all dried up, and vegetation no longer thrives in the once-lush landscape. Instead, grass now covers the basins, spiral waterfall, and lake bed. The 21 pillars that once stood tall and proud, holding the Tachriallites, have now crumbled away, leaving only one pillar standing, the one that holds the blue Tachriallite, barely maintaining its erect stance. The statues and walls of the bridge that once led to the temple have been destroyed, leaving behind only noticeable remnants. The temple is now surrounded by imposing stone walls, complete with barbed wire atop, and guarded by military personnel. A gate in one of the walls serves as the only entrance into the once-sacred temple.