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The past year the people had seen only a glimpse of the towering glory that was to come. The Great Allarrian Church of Ansgar had been proposed and caused quite the stirring of gossip throughout the entire capital of Connlaoth. Though some criticized it, there was a lot of praise for it as the nobles in the city, especially, felt it was time to properly give such a church to their patron God.
The Grand Duke had faced a lot of political punches during his reign, but now it seemed his favor was coming back in full, as the gilded peaks of the towering church began to form. Many turned their heads in awe at such a sight, and finally it was announced by the end of the month- the Great Church would be opened, and it would be a public celebration day.
Word spread quickly, for not many were allowed to step within the confines of the Grand Duke's palace itself, but that was the chosen sight for this new holy structure, and it was said the Grand Duke wished for all of his people to enjoy this blessed gift. Word also was getting around that perhaps the war was waning, that the mages were giving up- and if not...
They surely would after seeing such a sight as the Great Church.
"It is said a Golden Statue was erected of Angsar himself."
Another snorted, less enthused, "I also heard there was a gold statue of the Grand Duke as well."
"It would only be fitting. The funds came from his family line, and duchy-"
"And from the astronomical raise in taxes!"
The people were certainly torn, but like it or not, the month was moving by quickly, and the day for the Church to open its doors had finally come. The entire city was alive with energy, even long before dawn. It was said there would be a morning mass that day,a nd just about everyone- rich, poor, young and old, came out and began to line up along the great walled entry into the palace.