Szodansdron

As of 1711, the Cult of the Sacred Detonation has largely succeeded in rebuilding shipping infrastructure around the Kingsweep's inlet.

Szodansdron (or "Kingsgate" in traditional Istvanistani) is the former capital city of the Sovereign Confederation, located by the eastern shore of the White Elwynn at its convergence with the Kingsweep Tributary.

The city was the theater of several high-fatality incidents. During an internal conflict in Shireroth in the early 17th century, the area surrounding a recently opened fighting-pit was bombed by presently unknown forces. The city was rebuilt, but was again destroyed as a result of a nuclear strike during the Second Elwynnese Civil War, causing almost half a million fatalities.

As a consequence of the Council of Negrixnaht and the Second Session of the Council of Chryse, it was agreed that the ruined capitol (along with the remnant port of Tephal and the Elwynnese ruins of Dragonskeep and Glenfiddich) would be placed under the jurisdiction of the Cult of the Sacred Detonation at the discretion of the United Ecclesiastical Corporation of Benacia and the Guild of Magisters-Carnifex.

In 1712, the population was 49,522

Temple of the Benac

The Cult of the Sacred Detonation, seeing an opportunity to bring in more pilgrims and foster some goodwill with their BU benefactors, ordered the construction of a temple to the Benac on the Kingsweep, given Elwynn's mythical connections to the Benacian hero. The Temple of the Benac is a religious structure located in the city of Szodansdron. Completed in 1714, in serves as a center of worship for the followers of the Benac.

The temple was constructed on the ruins of an ancient city that was destroyed by the nuclear attack. The builders used the surviving materials from the old city to create a new, modern temple that would serve as a beacon of hope and renewal for the people of Szodansdron.

The temple is the headquarters of the Cult of the Sacred Detonation, a religious group that worships explosions and views them as a sacred act. The cult believes that the nuclear attack on Szodansdron was a divine intervention, and that the temple is a holy site where the Benac reveals himself to his followers.

The temple is a large, imposing structure, with a golden dome that can be seen from afar. It is adorned with intricate carvings and sculptures that depict the god's great deeds and victories, including scenes of him crushing his enemies beneath his feet.

Inside, the temple is filled with the sounds of prayers and hymns, as the followers of the cult come to offer their devotion to the great god Benac. The walls are lined with tapestries and paintings depicting the god's greatness, and the air is filled with the sweet scent of incense.

The temple is also equipped with advanced technology, including sensors and scanners that are used to monitor the movements and activities of those within the temple. This data is used to create spiritual profiles of the temple's visitors, which are then analyzed by the priests and priestesses to better understand their needs and beliefs.

Despite its controversial origins and beliefs, the Temple of the Benac has become a central part of the city of Szodansdron. It serves as a place of worship and guidance for the followers of the cult, and a reminder of Benacian power and might.