House of the Guardian

The House of the Guardian was a local temple to Helm found in the small city of Hluthvar in the Sunset Vale.

Location
It was situated on the northern end of the city's market space.

Structure
The temple resembled a well-protected, fortified keep, encircled by both a moat and an iron fence.

Interior
The House of the Guardian's highest chamber housed the altar to Helm. This altar resembled a upturned sword that featured the Unblinking Eye of Helm set within its pommel.

Activities
The temple's score of warrior-priests endlessly trained to keep at bay the evil forces of nearby Darkhold. They were lead in their efforts by the city's mayor, Most Vigilant Maurandyr. He was known throughout Hluthvar as a stalwart foe of the Zhentarim.

Defenses
It was said Helm's House boasted an expansive armory complete with numerous ballistae.

History
Circa the mid–14 century DR, local Harpers became fearful that Maurandyr would succumb to the effect's of dark magic wielded by Zhentarim mages.