Vocatum of Boryana

## Vocatum of Boryana, the Mother

Boryana is the deity of the past. Devotees of the Vocatum of Boryana are aligned with values such as memories with loved ones and a nurturing sort of aura. They are social and warm, and easily find themselves surrounded by friends and family wherever they go, a credit to their caring and sympathetic nature. Though be not fooled by their cordial nature and altruistic tendencies -- any threats to those they hold dear are not taken lightly, and will be answered strongly. Devotees enjoy discounts in the Commune of Boryana, as well as special access to some of its locations.

## Commune of Boryana

*You never knew that the Earth could be just as recognizable between leaves of pink and burgundy as it is between blues and greens, but sure enough, that’s how it feels. Knobby trunks on twisting trees gently tuck buildings of tan stone of all different shades and shapes between them -- or where a tree refused to be moved, the buildings make way for it, incorporating the flora into their structure, bending to the whim of nature and not the other way around. Roots stick out between the cracks on cobblestone paths, and wine-colored sprigs of grass peek out wherever they can find a place to breathe. Small gardens full of well-tended, but humble flowers surround almost every structure, and linens and clothing suspend themselves impossibly in the spaces above your head. A warm, earth-scented breeze that seems to come from nowhere dries them, yet never quite reaches the paths below. The smell of freshly baked bread. Warm smiles and willing story tellers. Small critters darting around trees with hearts carved in the base and mothers chasing after them with brooms. You are home.*

## Temple of Boryana

At first glance, Boryana’s temple appears to be less of a temple and more like a grove of warm-hued trees. Follow the cobblestone into the grove, however, and you’ll find yourself surrounded by a feeling of comfort like entering your home after a long day out. Unlike the other temples there are no discernable structures here and instead there is just the warm breeze blowing through the seemingly endless trees. It’s a strange thing - no matter which direction you walk, as long as it’s not outside the temple, you will find yourself back where you started on the cobblestone path after several minutes. Maybe it’s some kind of unknown magic (no one will answer your questions about it if you ask), or maybe it’s Boryana herself guiding one of her lost children back to the right path. Either way, should you follow that path, you will find her altar nestled between several saplings bending slightly forward, as if to welcome you.

## Antiquity

The housing district in the Commune is called Antiquity. Antiquity consists of a series of small cottages arranged closely together on either side of a cobblestone path.

### First Tier

Each cottage is two floors, with two bedrooms per floor and a bathroom on the ground level. There is a small communal sitting area on the top floor, and each cottage has a small porch in the front. Following down the cobblestone path takes you to a large, canopied area with vines and benches and flowers spilling over every surface they can. Here, you can find what seems to be a constant spread of warm, comforting food and large tables to sit around. The cooks are more than happy to let you help out, if you ever feel the urge to get some cooking or baking in -- they’ll likely even share some tips or a good story or two as you work.

### Second Tier

Located on another cobblestone path not too far from the first tier, the lodges of Antiquity are larger and a bit cozier, well-decorated, and well-outfitted. The lodges also have a few accommodations restricted to residents of rank Calibre and above. There is a private garden, where residents can grow what they choose and tend to them in their spare time. At the end of a cobblestone path sits a large, hollowed out tree surrounded by all manner of benches and cushions. This houses a miniature library, stocked with tomes from Quondam Library and some artifacts from Whilom Museum. There’s no need to make a journey all the way to the Historic District now, especially not when the knowledge here is exclusive to those higher-ranked devotees of Boryana.

## Historic District

Epoche is rich with history, and as the keeper of the past, Boryana’s disciples work to maintain records. After all, what better way is there to learn from mistakes than to revisit history? There are plenty of museums catering to all fields of study, be it natural sciences or arts, with the largest museum being the **Whilom Museum**. Here you’ll find an extensive fossil record of creatures you will find familiar and others that are fantastic (ever wonder what the bone structure of a hydra looks like?), as well as a current record of known flora. And speaking of flora, the Commune is home to several gardens and florists, so you’ll find no shortage of nature outside of the stuffy museum halls. The **Quondam Library** is also found in the heart of the district - you can find books on just about everything, and it has several smaller branches scattered throughout the city itself, though mostly for convenience. You can return books there, but can only borrow from the main library. If studying’s not your thing you can also watch some of the city’s artisans at work, who produce goods for the markets - weavers and bakers are some of the many who call the Commune home.