[Location] Temple of Laviku

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Temple of Laviku Given how tightly Zeltiva is associated with the sea, it is little surprise that one of the most prominent religious buildings in the city was a temple to Laviku, King of the Sea. Worship of this deity is most pervasive among the Sailors' Guild, and indeed, the Guild funded its construction in the mid-300s AV. Rather than the granite of which most important buildings in Zeltiva are made, the Temple of Laviku is constructed with marine limestone, imported at great expense. The outlines of shells, corals, and other marine objects are clearly visible in the stone, which had not been polished, but allowed to remain as natural as possible. The temple is three stories high, and is situated at the southern end of Zeltiva, on a small hill that had an exceptional view of Mathews Bay. Inside, a pair of staircases, one to the left, and one to the right, greet visitors. Directly forward is a large room, two stories high, the walls of which are entirely painted with images of the sea, storm clouds, and, in the very center, a portrait of Laviku himself, surveying the scene. There are also several benches on which worshipers can sit, and a long, low altar, with candles on either side. No priest or other cleric would greet the worshiper unless he or she was specifically looking for guidance. Much as the ocean reveals its secrets only to those who seek them, the priests of Laviku do not impart their wisdom unless someone deliberately seeks them out.