The Seven Pantheons

The Seven Pantheons are high order temples of Zedem located in White-Rose, The Spectrum. They are popular amongst pilgrims and adventurous tourists. It is said that each Pantheon was consecrated by one of the gods in the ancient eras. The Pantheons were built in hard to reach areas of White-Rose and to this day, none have roads connecting to them, or even nearby. Photography of The Pantheons is strictly banned, meaning the only way to truly see them is to visit them.

The supposed locations of the Seven Pantheons

The Pantheons

Pantheon Caudata

Pantheon Caudata represents the force of fire. It is located in the Northeast of White-Rose, towards the mountain border with Domas-Porada. The entrance is through a geothermal tunnel of strong heat. It is one of two Pantheons that is built underground.

Pantheon Cetacea

Pantheon Cetacea represents the force of water. It is located in to the South of White-Rose, on an offshore island. The small island has a surrounding radius in which it is illegal to have any kind of watercraft, except in an emergency. Thus, the only way to reach this Pantheon is to swim to it.

Pantheon Soricomorpha

Pantheon Soricomorpha represents the force of earth. It is located deep underground in the Western region of White-Rose. This Pantheon was once thought to be an intricate system of catacombs but no remains have ever been found there. Pantheon Soricomorpha has recently undergone minimal structural engineering work to preserve it, being so deep underground has posed risks of collapse of the ground above. It is planned to reopen to visitors June 2007.

Pantheon Artiodactyla

Pantheon Artiodactyla represents the force of light. It is located towards the South-East of White-Rose, on a plateau 3,198 metres above sea level. Interestingly, this is higher than the Pantheon Diprodontia which represents wind.

Pantheon Chiroptera

Pantheon Chiroptera represents the force of shadow. It is located in the West of White-Rose, secluded in a valley whereby it is only visible from certain angles. This is caused by glass panels built onto the outside of the Pantheon that result in refraction of light.

Pantheon Diprodontia

Pantheon Diprodontia represents the force of wind. It is located in the hills of the North of White-Rose, where the weather is notoriously bad. The highest wind speed in White-Rose was recorded here. It is recognisable from a distance by the trailing sky banners that fly when there is wind.

Pantheon Lagomorpha

Pantheon Lagomorpha represents the force of life. It is located in the East of White-Rose, secluded within the extremely thick Reia Forest. On the path, pilgrims must not disturb or harm any of the natural life within the forest or they will be denied entry. This is often cited as the hardest Pantheon to discover, as the forest is so dense.

Cultural References

• The Eighth Pantheon, a novel by Enthalpian Dmitri Harman which narrates the tale of a villainous cult who wish to taint the Pantheons one by one. The 'Eighth Pantheon' in the title refers to mankind.
• Burn The Pantheons, a song by controversial band Vagina of the Bishop. It's lyrics condemn the traditional Zedem values.