Since 1359, the Lords of Waterdeep annexed this former temple and put it to use as a public hall available for rent by nobles and wealthy merchants for parties, balls, weddings, and other events. Part of the area is partitioned off for use of the City Watch and functions as a Watchpost.
The ground upon which the building stands is the site of a minor planar breech linking it to the Fugue Plane within the Astral Sea. The effect upon the Cynosure is such that magical effects are dampened. Anyone attempting to cast a spell must succeed a DC 20 + Spell Level check using their Spellcasting Modifier or the magic is leeched away and the spell slot spent.
As a result of this phenomenon, the Cynosure is a popular venue for spellcasters to hold negotiations as it exists as a neutral ground of sorts.
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