First Colonial Bank of Sargava

The religious symbol of Abadar.

As of 4716 AR, the First Colonial Bank of Sargava was located in the city of Kalabuto, now known as Umnyango, in southern Sargava, a nation now known as Vidrian. It was the center of Abadaran worship in the region, and the city's center of commerce. Although the temple's acts might seem charitable, the church of Abadar is mostly concerned with the just enactment of laws and the continued flow of trade. Senior Banker Ninata Kala and Archbanker Batulu Senzan held sermons in the main chapel every Starday night.

The fate of the First Colonial Bank of Sargava since the Vidric Revolution is unknown.

History

The First Colonial Bank of Sargava is a relatively new construction. It is built upon a stone ziggurat, which had stood as a regal reminder of the past Kalabuta leader. The stone ziggurat was sacked by Mzali forces during an incursion into Kalabuto in 4702 AR. The clergy of Abadar bought the ziggurat and built the temple upon it, with construction completed in 4708 AR.

The project was supported by the city's governor General Alban, who felt that the presence of the church of Abadar would draw in more foreign investors to the region. Archbanker Batulu Senzan presided over the temple since its construction and worked tirelessly to grow his congregation.

Description

The temple is built upon a stone ziggurat. The first floor accommodates the general public, and the majority of it is given over to the business of banking. The main chapel is located to the east of the lobby. The floor below the main chapel holds the vault and the chambers of a small number of resident priests. The temple shines like the sun in the morning light and the populace uses it as a landmark. A mural depicting Abadar clothed in a brilliant golden breastplate and silk robes is painted on the temple nave's cathedral-like ceiling.

Organization

The temple staff in 4716 AR was composed of a mere 20 members in total. Most were new acolytes just beginning their studies and still resided in off-temple lodgings. A handful of clergy, referred to as junior bankers, lived within the bank's walls.

Notable employees

• Archbanker Batulu Senzan
• Senior Banker Ninata Kala
• Callote
• Makmeth
• Vorlai Sana
• Belios Valler
• Varina
• Zoreg

References

Paizo published a major chapter about the First Colonial Bank of Sargava, including a map, in Inner Sea Temples.