Monastery of the Yellow Rose

The Monastery of the Yellow Rose, also known as the Citadel of the White Worm, was a monastery to Ilmater situated high in the Earthspur Mountains in Damara.

Geography
The monastery lay east of the Glacier of the White Worm. It was built on a high plateau.

Structure
The top of the highest structure was a crenulated tower.

The monastery contained a private prayer room for masters that included a table on a stage, where the masters sat for audiences.

Inhabitants
The monks of the Monastery of the Yellow Rose were disciples of Saint Sollars the Twice Martyred, and they dedicated their time to genealogical studies and created blueberry wine. They kept an extensive archive on the Bloodstone Lands, recording news from Damara, Impiltur, Narfell, and Vaasa. They also kept a museum of artwork themed around Ilmater. The monks were renowned for the loyalty they showed to their allies, such as the Order of the Golden Cup, with whom they often traveled. They were greatly respected in diplomatic matters.

Notable inhabitants

 * Cantoule: A ranking monk and leader at the Monastery of the Yellow Rose. His title was Grandmaster of Flowers.
 * Kane: The Grandmaster of Flowers was a close friend of the King of Damara, and was instrumental in the downfall of the Witch-King of Vaasa. He resided at the monastery in 1484 DR, having transcended his human form.
 * Afafrenfere: A human Shadovar monk, former member of Cavus Dun, former member of Brothers of the Gray Mists. He left the monastery to join Cavus Dun, but he returned in 1484 DR, seeking penance.
 * Savahn: Mistress of the East Wind in 1484 DR.
 * Brother Tadpole: Monk in 1484 DR.
 * Perrywinkle Shin: Master of Summer, the highest-ranking active monk in 1484 DR.

History
The Monastery was founded in 1242 DR.

In 1373 DR, the monastery was besieged for several days by a flight of chromatic dragons sent by Sammaster to prevent anyone from finding lore pertaining to the Rage of Dragons sweeping across Faerûn at the time. The hunters Dorn Graybrook and Raryn Snowstealer, the copper dragon Chatulio, and the song dragon Kara aided the monks in defending the monastery.

In 1484 DR, the monastery hosted Ambergris while her friend, Afafrenfere, sought to be accepted once more as a monk after leaving the order. The masters, led by Grandmaster Kane, agreed that Afafrenfere could return to the order if he joined Ambergris and Jarlaxle in their affairs in the Silver Marches.

Novels

 * The Rite
 * Rise of the King