Plaza of Divine Truth

Plaza of Divine Truth (Darehj Sabban, Borto Drudach, Palace Ward, Calimport) is a temple to Bhaelros. The Plaza of Divine Truth is among the largest of the Calimport temples, and this fortified complex provides nearly 16 small shrines and one major temple to Bhaelros for the faithful of the god of destruction. Built in an ancient khanduq with some internal remodeling over the ages, the outer and inner plazas are open to the sky above and the gates from both plazas maintain four guards (F2s or C4s) at all times. The second set of gates - —the Middle Gate - —marks the main division from the secular courtyards onto actual holy ground. Guards confiscate most major and obvious weapons such as swords and staves, though hidden daggers and the like often slip by their searches.

Beyond the Middle Gate is the Initiates'’ Plaza, and entrance into this plaza often requires a “donation” to the guards. Inside, two levels overlook the open courtyard wherein a bubbling fountain dominates the yard'’s center beneath the open sky. The two enclosed levels on both sides of the plaza hold the shrines, four per level, wherein the temple staff attends to many of the minor temple practices from personal prayers to funerals, weddings, and prayers for specific purposes. Only two of the shrines are kept exclusively for prayers to Bhaelros, so other faiths without nearby temples or shrines do have temporary places of worship (for a price paid to the temple, of course). Clerics remain on call in the Initiates'’ Plaza to collect shrine donations and attend to the faithful of whatever gods they serve.

Beyond the Inner gate lies a massive 40-foot-high wall about 20 feet in from its exit from the plaza. It blocks the sight of non-believers from gazing upon the glory of the Great Idol of Bhaelros in the main temple. This wall also makes the roofed temple easier to defend, as invaders must bisect their force and move through smaller avenues around the wall. This cathedral of sorts is open only to Bhaelros’ clergy and worshipers of long standing (or munificence). The Great Idol is a 30-foot-high statue of gold plate inlaid with precious gems. Some say the idol’s adornments alone equal the treasury of the city of Waterdeep itself! The temple and Chosen Plaza covers its walls with fine tapestries, paintings, gold detailing and reliquary, and awesome sculptures, all of which venerate the raging god of storms. The faithful believe that Bhaelros inhabits the idol and if something desecrates the temple grounds in any way, Bhaelros and a great dragon emerge from the ruined idol to exact revenge most foul.