Hammer Temple

Hammer Temple
Location	Downtowne
Owned by	Order of the Hammer
Floors	2
Basement Floors	2

The Hammer Temple is one of the Hammerites' strongholds in The City and the main residence of the High Priest. It is located in the Downtowne quarter and is particularly heavily guarded. The high density of Hammerite Guards, novices and priests, and the regular works concerning the order, that are taking place inside the temple, assure that it is being crowded with activity almost all the time.

The temple has a very strict policy on trespassing and areas that are restricted are marked by an inverted red hammer.

I could tell you where it is, but that would spoil all the fun...

This page contains spoilers! Read on your own peril.

History

Talisman of Air

Talisman of Earth

After the incident in Old Quarter, the Order took the responsibility of guarding the Talisman of Air (and the Earth in TDP). They stored the talismans in a special chamber inside the Temple, protected by an elaborate security system, that could only be opened by first releasing five switches hidden throughout the temple ground within the span of five minutes after which the talisman cage can be opened. Then, if someone wishes to take the talisman(s) they first need to recite the Prayer of the Wallbuilder.

Hammerites

Stationed

Stationed, during the time of The Dark Project, are:

• Markander (high priest)
• Dolan (possibly stationed there)
• Nolman (probably a Hammerite)
• Terrence (probably a Hammerite)

Buried

Buried, outside in the small graveyard, are:

• Dale
• Mason
• Terrence (warrior)
• Theol
• Wainwright

Layout

The entrance to the temple.

The Temple consists of four levels - two above the ground and two below. The top level holds the entrance gate; it also has barracks, a library, a reliquary and a chapel. The lower level consists of the priests and novices quarters, a graveyard, a garden and other everyday life premises like a sparing room, a kitchen and storage rooms. The first underground level is used as a standard basement consisting of storage rooms, as well as the inquisitor's apartment. Below the basement are the catacomb where the Hammers of old lie in peace.

Upper floor

Lower floor

Basement

Unknown (the talisman room)

Underground Temple

The stronghold.

The building was constructed on the site of an underground Pagan temple, which had been converted and used as a stronghold in case of attack. Most of the Pagan icons have been covered or removed, but the four elemental chambers and the ancient living area remain. An underground river also streams trough or next to this temple. The only access to the winding caverns was hidden beneath the altar in the main chapel.

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Story

During Thief: The Dark Project, Garrett infiltrated the temple to steal the talisman of air (and earth) to steal The Eye for Constantine. He chose to infiltrate the temple disguised as a novice instead of relying on his excellent sneaking abilities.

The attacked temple.

Later, after giving Constantine the Eye, Garrett went again to the temple to speak to the high priest but found out that Constantine already had began a devastating siege upon the temple. The Hammerites inside were able to escape via a secret passage under the altar and barricade themselves in a fortified room but could not prevent that their High Priest had been kidnapped and that many were slain in the turmoil.

Gallery

The library.

The ruined chapel.

The outside graveyard.

The underground temple.

The underground river.

Trivia

• During the time of The Dark Project, security has been increased duo to an incident in Cragscleft Prison.
• At the same time, the temples old kitchen was being converted into the new treasury.