Near the Eastern most river that flows through the Efé mountains on the continent of Onnen this massive and beautiful Cathedral houses the Goddess of Light and Strength and her Clergy. The immense statue of a female Archangel that stands outside of the Cathedral can be seen for miles before the rest of the structure comes into view. It’s reflective surface shines the sunlight back out to the world as a beacon to make Kanisa easy to see from a distance.

Finding your way to Kanisa Kuu la Malaika is not that difficult, as the Goddess wants those that wish to be find her be able to easily. There is no test to get to Kanisa, no road blocks or danger, just a splendid walk up an easy and well maintained pathway that is lined with flowers from all over Onenn. Lights always shine during the night along the pathway leading up to Kanisa, though they are somewhat dimmed to make the trek up a bit more tranquil.

When one arrives they have to cross the bridge that spans the river, raging water crashing on down stream side down hundreds of feet to continue running along its path. While a dangerous drop, there are invisible magic shields set up right along the edges to prevent accidents, but still allow the wind and rain to path through. At the end of the bridge are the stairs leading to the main door, however, should a visitor be physically unable to climb the stairs, a little bell is present with a sign in many languages that simply says “please ring for assistance with stairs”. If the bell is rang part of the stairs will glow to indicate them to be stepped on, once they have been they will magically, and safely, move on their own to get the visitor to the top. Should this method not be sufficient a second ring of the bell will quickly bring a clergy member to assist directly.

The outside façade of Kanisa is of white stone, as white as an angel feather, for reasons that should be rather obvious if one knows the Goddess, or has even seen her once.

The massive oak doors are never locked and open with but the push of a finger.


The Narthex, or main lobby, of Kanisa has seating for a good number of people and a there is always an clergy member or two around to direct people where they wish to go. This Narthex is directly under the statue of the Archangel, and some of the glow from it is directed down into the Narthex to add to the sunlight from the main windows built into the stone walls. From the Narthex is it easy to get to the rest of the public areas of Kanisa, and sometimes the Goddess herself is here to great visitors. The Narthex is part of the primary structure of the whole Kanisa, it is shaped akin to a cross is a more tradition lay out of a cathedral.

From the Narthex one can find;

The Nave – Directly in front of the Narthex. This area is filled with pews for those that wish to come and pray or join in a service when they take place.

The Transept – The ‘arms’ of the main building, there are doors at either end for access to the grounds outside and from there to the three buildings, or at least 2 of them, one is private.

The Choir – Right in front of the Sanctuary is the Choir, a collection of some of the best singers in the clergy, usually around twenty or so people from many races. During services their voices ring throughout Kanisa, no matter where one is the songs are crystal clear. Of course members of the congregation are welcome to sing along with the songs of Light and Strength.

The Sanctuary – At the end of the main building on a raise platform is the Sanctuary, where the head clergy members hold service for the masses. Sirona herself will at times oversee the service herself, and she does clearly enjoy her work when she speaks, allowing her clergy a break from their work.

The Outer Grounds

Outside of Kanisa the grounds are well maintained like the pathway is, and there are no restricted areas on the outside grounds. Benches and trees and gazeboes are dotted around to provide comfortable places of rest for anyone that wishes to take a seat and enjoy the view or read a book, or even have a nap.

When looking at the primary area from the outside one can see three other buildings, these are;

Mafunzo – The left most building

Maobi – The right most building

Nyumbani – The smallest building located lower than the rest.

Mafunzo

The main training area of Kanisa. Magical and martial training takes place here, in accordance to Strength and Light and spirituality. Focused mostly on Light magic and many kinds of weapons, this isn’t a place that many come to get trained. Mostly used by the clergy themselves to learn to defend themselves, the innocent and to help the Goddess in her mission against Sin and Evil. If a visitor is insistent enough they may receive training here and a lucky few may get trained by the Goddess herself if they peak her interest enough. Make no mistake, as quiet as this place is now and then the training that does take place here is vastly important to the Goddess and her clergy, as spreading the Light that cleanses Evil is a deep rooted doctrine that they follow.

Above the main door into Mafunzo , carved into the stone itself and filled with glass to allow sunlight to pass through are the words “No Mercy for the Wicked”.


This is a reflective area, everyone is welcome here however they are expected to be a quiet as possible. People come here to pray and to get advice from the clergy. The towers can be used for isolated reflection time or private conversations with the clergy. The Kukiri is also located here, these are booths, set up near the back of the building, are, in essence, confessional booths. Here an individual can enter one door and a member of the clergy will set the attached booth with only a small window between. These are used for those that wish to confess their sins and have themselves forgiven, with penance having to be paid in the form of either saying a prayer a certain number of times or a donation to an orphanage. Magic enchantments keep people on the outside from eavesdropping and the clergy that listen to the confessionals are sworn to secrecy, and will not, under any circumstances, reveal what has been said to them. Not even to the Goddess. Sirona herself will sometimes take a turn in the confessional to listen to the sins of others, when she does she normally will hide the fact that it is her by keeping the viewing window closed. She herself is also sword to maintain the privacy of those that come to confess, and won’t act upon any information that she main gain from here.


Sirona’s private quarters is the last building. If anyone knows Sirona well enough they’ll know that she likely thinks this place too large and splendours for one such as herself, yet she wasn’t the one who designed it. The door is barred to everyone but Sirona and any of those that she choses to allow in when she is not around. Windows line the whole of the building, however, one floor is curiously using one way mirror windows so that no one can see inside, these are magically protected as well. This is the floor that Sirona’s bedchamber is located on and Goddess wants no one to be able to see, for she is a very private person and wants no chance of anyone seeing her out of her armour. This is the one place in the whole of Kanisa that, if you do somehow manage to find your way through all the magical locks to the floor and she catches you, she will execute you on the spot for the trespassing. If you know Sirona is within Nyumbani it’s best to ask a clergy member to send word you are wanting to speak with her or use the stairs carved in the rock to reach the door and knock.