Ornate stonework covers the building. A towering arch of marble and silver line the entrance, giving the church a most grand appearance. Holy idols gaze upon the entrance, as  they flank the walkway to entrance side by side.
Beside church entrance, Outside Church
parishioner
king's architect
I am an architect.  I build things.  I build them for the king.
So the King wants the statue of himself before the front doors? Yes, right before the church doors. He's asked me to arrange the appropriate payments and aid you in any way I can. I am the parishioner of this fine building.  I see here that the specifications mention that it is to be "Large, yet welcoming. Powerful, but inclusive." Do you have any idea what that's supposed to mean? Well, our king fancies himself to fit that description. He wants it to be IMMENSE, taller than any regular man by three at least. I must admit I have no idea what he means by "powerful, but inclusive." The two seem to contradict each other. A puzzle to be sure. And why out in front of the church gates? Perhaps that is the "inclusive" His Majesty is seeking to convey. For fear of treason, I doubt I can say my thoughts on the matter, save for the concept that in front of the church entrance is perhaps its own form of blasphemy. Do you imagine you can make the statue from marble of the same colour of the idols carved into the archway? I'll certainly bring up the idea when I present the final plans to the King. Do you know of a marble sculptor that you can recommend? I do know of one. He completed the idol of St. Francis, right above the door there. He lives in a city many days of riding away, but you could certainly send for him. Ah, what a lovely sculpture. Do you think he would be willing to work for the King? He may, for the right price. Though he may not be pleased with the location of the statue, feeling the same way as I do about conflating kings to the status of saints. Tell me, are the saints "powerful and inclusive?" I suppose it depends on who you ask. The carver Geoffrey could carve them in any way you request. He has a true talent.