The Temple of the Old Gods
A shifting sanctuary where forgotten deities plot their survival against the new world.
The Temple of the Old Gods is not a single, fixed structure found on any modern map, but rather a shifting spiritual locus where ancient deities convene to discuss their fading influence and future survival. While fans often refer to this gathering place as a temple, in reality, it manifests differently depending on the era and the belief sustaining it—from a dusty hotel conference room to an ethereal hall of stone pillars hidden from mortal sight.
- Affiliation
- The Old Gods
- Function
- Council & Strategic Planning
- Visibility
- Hidden / Veiled from Mortals
- Status
- Active but Fading
- Nature
- Manifested through Belief
Lore & Background
The architecture of this space often reflects the collective memory of the gods who enter it. It may appear ancient and crumbling to some, while looking starkly modern to others, mirroring their internal struggle between tradition and adaptation. This fluidity ensures that even as they lose power in the real world, they retain a sovereign domain where their counsel holds weight.
In Their Own Story
Shadow stepped through the door expecting a hotel lobby, but found himself standing on cold stone beneath a sky of swirling twilight. The air smelled of ozone and old incense, heavy with the scent of forgotten prayers. Around him stood figures who should have been myths, their eyes reflecting centuries of hunger. There was no sign above the entrance, only the understanding that this place existed because they needed it to.
Reader's Guide
Geographically, the Temple exists in a pocket dimension accessible only through specific invitations or belief thresholds. It does not occupy standard coordinates on Earth.
The atmosphere is perpetually twilight, shrouded in mist and shadow. The lighting is dim, often provided by flickering torches or candles that burn without fuel.
Symbolically, the location represents the last stronghold of tradition against modernity. Key events include the voting on war with the New Gods and the final counsel before major conflicts.
Did You Know?
- The physical appearance changes based on which god is hosting or entering the space.
- It often appears in liminal spaces like abandoned buildings or hidden voids rather than grand cathedrals.
- Access requires an invitation from a deity, as mortals cannot find it through normal means.