The temple devoted to the Light of the Sword, goddess of justice, mercy, and defense, has a history as old as Cillamar itself. The temple’s foundation stones were laid by the warriormonk, Frasen the Wanderer, who initiated the temple’s first priests in the mysteries of Iomedae, ensuring that the temple and its congregation would stand in defense of Cillamar for all time.
The temple is an impressive, though modest, edifice. Three great marble statues stand before its portals, each depicting an aspect of the goddess. The interior of the temple is no less impressive, with polished stone floors, vaulted ceilings, and stained glass murals exalting the virtues of Iomedae. Servants of the goddess invariably tithe a great portion of their wealth to the temple, which in turn uses the gold to serve the people of Cillamar. But one of these services is ensuring that the common folk marvel at the might, loveliness, and grace of the goddess, so a fair bit of coin is spent on the temple itself, making it a thing of beauty for all the witness.
Even paladins who do not worship Iomedae pay their respects while in Cillamar. In turn, these paladins, their companions, and their servants are invited to take shelter within the temple’s walls. Though the accommodations are simple, there are few places in Cillamar (apart from the Citadel) that can boast of greater safety than that found within the walls of the Sanctuary of Iomedae. The Holy Knight-Protector of the order is Lady IlrienTalbusk.