Trossamfundsala

Trossamfundsala is the central place of worship in Mellanhand Orkanan, located in the Östvallen complex of Östervallen, Vittmark. It is the largest permanent, indoor gathering place för Mellanhand Orkanans. Trossamfundsala literally means "religious community hall".

History

Trossamfundsala was built as a part of Östvallen, which started in 6941. Its location on the central square Hovtorget, on the opposite side of the imperial palace and beside the imperial estate, showed how the royal family, imperial administration, Mellanhand religion as well as universities as seats of knowledge were tightly knit together during the Greater Stoldavic Empire. In its first iteration it was more or less an indoor square with a temporary roof construction. After the last imperial refurbishment, which was finished in 7192, the hall itself was partially excavated to create better views. A retractable facade had been installed enabling the extension of activities towards the large Hovtorget square in front of the Royal Palace.

After the fall of the empire, the facility was too big to be maintained as such. Several renovations were carried out, creating a central street through the building and splitting the complex into a half sized hall west of the road, while the eastern part got many different functions during the following decades. It was used as carriage house, warehouse, artillery depot and parts were rebuilt as several smaller rooms for meditation and meeting, as well as bathing facilities.

With the formation of Vittmark in 7564 Trossamfundsala became a hub for integrating the several Mellanhand branches of the nation, like those of Månsta and Iunsala Stift. The central street was removed, reinstating the large hall. A new retractable facade was built in 7576. The eastern side of the complex still holds working spaces for Mellanhand clergy, as well as smaller meeting and meditation rooms. It has become a tradition that the meditation rooms get an interior design as approved by the ruling monarch of Vittmark.

In the 7610's the last larger refurbishment was carried out, building a modern stage with guest facilities fitting the asymmetrical lay-out of the hall. The stage was replaced completely in 7677, now offering modern technologies like a PA-system, built-in monitors and lighting racks at a similar level as a music theatre.