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This article is about the temple in Ellander. For the temple in Vizima, see Temple of Melitele (Vizima). For the temple in Lyria, see Melitele's Temple. |
The Temple of Melitele in Ellander, just outside the main city, is quite possibly the best known place set up in the goddess' name. A poplar-flanked road leads from the gate to the buildings near the sanctuary and the main temple block which is built against a mountain wall. There are gardens and outbuildings, and the grotto, sort of a greenhouse hewn from rock and roofed over with crystal.[1]
In the 13th century, Nenneke ran the temple, honoring the policies of Duke Hereward when it suited her fancy, tending to the wounded and the sick, helping with childbirth and training new priestesses of Melitele. It was here the Ciri began her instruction under the watchful eye of the priestess. Later, her studies were overseen by Yennefer.[1]
Known residents[]
Library[]
Containing information spanning the whole continent, the library at the temple also had extensive constellation charts.[2]
- The Adversities of Loving
- The Arcane Mysteries of Magic and Alchemy
- Ard Aercane
- The Blue Pearl
- The Book of Myths
- Codex of Mirthe
- Dhu Dwimmermorc
- Dialogues on the Nature of Magic
- Forces of the Elements
- Gambols
- Healing and Curing
- The Invisible World
- The King's Ladies
- The Life and Deeds of Great King Radovid
- Natural Magic
- The Secret of Secrets
- Time of the Moon
- A Treatise on Life
Notes[]
- The framing story of The Last Wish collection, "The Voice of Reason", takes place mostly in and around the temple grounds.
- In The Hexer TV series, the temple appears in several episodes. However, unlike the books, the temple was burned to the ground and all the priestesses within were slain.