There were various murmurs of unrest and questions as the companions walked into the overarching Temple area. Warriors and Mercenaries looking for forgiveness of their past sins were not uncommon, but it seemed an armed entourage was. Of course, the priests maintained a certain composure, and many seemed to hide surprise well. People from all walks of life seemed to be either praying unheeded around the Mercs, or were looking their way.

As Kayden halted him and the group at the center of the 'courtyard', he contemplated on whether he should travel to the back where the EverGod worship resided, or go left to Bael's shrine. He looked positively pensive as he stood, rubbing his fine chin as he pondered. 
"May I be of service?" a priest asked Kayden and his group. He looked quite frail, with a balding head and thin limbs. Kayden was fit and had a swordsman's physique, but musclebound was not something you'd use to describe him, and it looked as if he could push the priest and break him if he so chose. 

"Apologies for our intrusion," Kayden said, hands on his hips as he regarded the priest. The man wore unremarkable robes, not signifying any single deity. "We're looking to have some of our equipment blessed, or for some holy water, if that is permissible." 

"May I ask why?" The Holy man asked. 

"I'm afraid that we would need to speak privately for that information. Tis important business that would only burden you. But I am willing to give a donation to the Temple very soon, as well."

"Are you attempting to purchase holy favor, sir?" he asked, skeptically.

"No, I would give a donation regardless. Though if your holy workings do not work, I might perhaps be too [b]deceased[/b] to give any donations. I'd rather not be." Kayden replied. 

As the two conversed, the low mutterings of solemn prayers filled the chamber once more, as well as some menial talks between certain members of the priesthood and of the visitors. The marble floor made footsteps quite audible, even the slow moving ones of the elderly. Between the companions, there were statues of Gods, along with pools of water beside them one could drop coins in for donations. There was Fineki, the God of Luck. Bael, the Righteous God of Justice. Guandet, the stalwart God of Civilization and Defense. Galena, Goddess of Peace and Diplomacy. Maestus, God of skill. Solomon, God of Knowledge. Wulfric, God of Winter and Battle, as well as Seradwyn and Selene, Goddesses of Magic and Beauty. If any wished to pray or donate, now was the time. 

Kayden seemed to have made some headway with the priest, for the man was now leading Kayden (and all who wished to follow) over to a table that had various holy items and vials, stacked and organized for usage. Pendants with the favors of the Gods hung loosely over water blessed with holy prayers, beside brooches and statuettes (smaller versions of the statues one could pray to). 
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"Name? No name! Your size alone screams at my memory!" the merchant sputtered, and then scuttled back over to his desk like the hermit crab he seemed to emulate. "Now when you have the coin, the ring you shall have as well. Is how business works, no?" He said as Nuva exited the small shop he had spent the majority of the morning in. The Sun beat down on Nuva at the center of the sky, showing him it was indeed very close to noon. 

The journey to the Northern gate would not take long, sending him going through a few smaller marketplaces and establishments, as well as various housing areas that looked quite expensive, with two story buildings of well thatched roofs and stone bases. After about fifteen minutes, Nuva made his way into the bustling Northern gate that was open for all to enter and leave, though Guardsmen were posted up top to watch. 

At the gateway, there was a dancing gypsy banging her curious musical instrument. Beside her was a man selling traveling supplies. However, opposite of them on the left side of the large gateway was a somewhat burly man merely standing by the gate, leaning as if waiting for something. 
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