The Decagon

Overview

The Decagon is a named, decagonal space situated directly before the Temple at Orithena, functioning as the temple’s forecourt. In historical accounts, it is remembered as a locus for public contemplation tied to classical theoric pursuits associated with the Halls of Orithena.

Notable Features

• Described as a decagonal forecourt set in front of the temple complex at the Halls of Orithena
• Treated in tradition as a formal, named place where theors gathered or reflected

Associations

• Temple complex: the Halls of Orithena
• Place and community: Orithena and the Orithenans
• Intellectual lore: linked in retellings to the tiling problem known as the Teglon (mentioned but not described here)

Recent Activity

• Cited in a contemporary discussion as the spot where Metekoranes stood contemplating the Teglon when a catastrophic ash fall overran the site. The reference appears in connection with historical examples of the Teglon’s allure and risks.

Status/Access

The broader complex at Orithena is described as long destroyed and known mainly through curated tradition and liturgy. The present condition or accessibility of the Decagon itself is not specified in available accounts, and no modern visitation is described.