#9000 The entrance to the church grounds~ You are standing in front of the great church of Ao. The building is of a white marble with huge black pigmented stripes throughout it. The structure proves to you that the church has been there virtually forever. A stone path leads up a small hill to the West. ~ 90 0 0 0 0 2 D1 The road to the Promenade. ~ The promenade. ~ 0 -1 3082 D3 The pathway to the church of Ao. ~ The pathway to the church. ~ 0 -1 9001 S #9001 The pathway to the church of Ao.~ You can see the church looming in front of you. ~ 90 0 0 0 0 2 D1 Entrance to the church grounds. ~ ~ 0 -1 9000 D3 Pathway to the church of Ao. ~ ~ 0 -1 9002 S #9002 The pathway to the church of Ao.~ The church is gigantic from here! ~ 90 0 0 0 0 2 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 9001 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 9003 S #9003 The pathway to the church of Ao.~ You can see in better detail the black lines in the marble are all pointing towards the sky. ~ 90 0 0 0 0 2 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 9002 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 9004 S #9004 Entrance to the church of Ao.~ You are standing in the entrance to the church... This cathedral marks a wonder to your eyes, for you have never seen anything like it before. Old and glorious, you get the feeling of warm inner peace here. ~ 90 d 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 9008 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 9003 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 9010 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 9005 S #9005 The Sanctuary~ This place is a definate marvel to behold, Rising above you are several pillars made up of the same stone as outside. Pews are arranged in rows counting more than 50, and at the front of the room is the stand where the services take place. Two strange boxes are next to the stand, made of black, netted fabric. The ceiling rises up to meet the chandelier, which in itself is yards across in radius. Thousands of tiny crystal fragments radiate a light that inhabits the entire room. The only exits are to the East and West. ~ 90 d 0 0 0 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 9004 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 9006 S #9006 The practice area.~ You are standing in the Guild area for the Clerics of Ao. You see both young and old Clerics practicing their arts here. To the West you see a large golden door that seperates in the middle. Two rungs hang from this door. ~ 90 d 0 0 0 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 9005 D3 ~ golden door large~ 2 7002 9007 S #9007 Holy of Holies~ You have entered the most private room in the entire city. In here lies the most highly guarded secrets of life, and the universe as you know it. Studying at his desk is the holy deacon of Ao. He pours through the scripts of ancient languages you cannot possibly imagine ever being able to comprehend. In this sanctuary he is safe from most of the evils of this world. Not even looking as you enter, he mumbles, "Please close and lock the door behind you, my son." ~ 90 d 0 0 0 0 D1 ~ door golden~ 2 7002 9006 S #9008 The Shop~ You are standing in the shop of the church. It is a bare wooden room, with miscellaneous items lining the shelves. The shopkeeper is bustling around dusting everywhere. ~ 90 d 0 0 0 0 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 9004 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 9009 S #9009 Church's Inn~ You are standing at the reception of the inn. The Innkeeper smiles pleasantly at you. There is a sign on the wall. ~ 90 d 0 0 0 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 9008 E Sign~ The sign says: Welcome to the Church Inn... All rent costs will go to donations for the church. Feel free to rent here in comfort that your funds will be put to good use. ~ S #9010 Entrance to the Dormitories~ This area is the main hallway to the dormitories for the followers of Ao. ~ 90 d 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 9004 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 9011 S #9011 Hallway~ This is part of the hallway leading to the Dorm rooms. ~ 90 d 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 9026 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 9010 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 9017 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 9012 S #9012 Dorm Hallway~ ~ 90 d 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 9025 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 9011 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 9018 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 9013 S #9013 Dorm Hallway~ ~ 90 d 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 9024 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 9012 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 9019 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 9014 S #9014 Dorm Hallway~ ~ 90 d 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 9023 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 9013 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 9020 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 9015 S #9015 End of Hallway~ ~ 90 d 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 9022 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 9014 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 -1 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 9016 S #9016 Suite~ ~ 90 d 0 0 0 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 9015 S #9017 Home1~ ~ 90 d 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 9011 S #9018 Home2~ ~ 90 d 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 9012 S #9019 Home3~ ~ 90 d 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 9013 S #9020 Home4~ ~ 90 d 0 0 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 9014 S #9022 Home6~ ~ 90 d 0 0 0 0 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 9015 S #9023 Home7~ ~ 90 d 0 0 0 0 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 9014 S #9024 Home8~ ~ 90 d 0 0 0 0 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 9013 S #9025 Home9~ ~ 90 d 0 0 0 0 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 9012 S #9026 Home0~ ~ 90 d 0 0 0 0 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 9011 S $~