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Candelabra, also known as Candelabrum, were candleholders designed to hold multiple candles. They could be found in many temples and other types of buildings across the Realms, serving both a decorative and religious function.[1][3]

Description[]

Candelabra varied greatly in size, shape, the material used in their construction,[1] and in the number of candles they could hold.[1][3] They often ranged from holding four to sixteen candles.[3]

Availability[]

  • Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue sold candelabras under its "Priest's Alcove" section made of either gold or silver. Those that could hold six candles sold for 35 gp and 20 gp respectively, while those that could hold twelve candles sold for 45 and 25 gp respectively.[1]
  • The Glow Shop in Ravens Bluff sold candleabras made of brass or iron, but sometimes offered ones made of unusual or precious materials for a higher price.[4]
  • Hillmarch, a small mining town in northern Cormyr, produced a great quantity of high-quality brass candelabras.[5]

Usages[]

The spell Intensify summoning required a miniature, silver candelabra as a material component.[6]

Notable Users[]

  • Candelabras were generally favored by various clerics and priests.[1]

Businesses & Residences[]

Religions[]

  • Temples of the Church of Ghaunadaur flanked their altars with candelabras fitted with black candles that burned lavender flames.[12]

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References[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Jeff Grubb, Julia Martin, Steven E. Schend et al (1992). Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue. (TSR, Inc), p. 32. ISBN 0-5607-6327-2.
  2. Eric Cagle, Jesse Decker, Jeff Quick, and James Wyatt (March 2003). Arms and Equipment Guide 3rd edition. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 22. ISBN 978-0-7869-2649-7.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 Eric Cagle, Jesse Decker, Jeff Quick, and James Wyatt (March 2003). Arms and Equipment Guide 3rd edition. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 21. ISBN 978-0-7869-2649-7.
  4. Fran Hart (July 1989). “The Living City: The Glow Shop”. In Jean Rabe ed. Polyhedron #48 (TSR, Inc.), p. 28.
  5. Ed Greenwood (July 1995). Volo's Guide to Cormyr. Edited by Julia Martin. (TSR, Inc.), pp. 184–185. ISBN 0-7869-0151-9.
  6. Cook, Findley, Herring, Kubasik, Sargent, Swan (1991). Tome of Magic 2nd edition. (TSR, Inc), p. 41. ISBN 1-56076-107-5.
  7. Cryptic Studios (June 2013). Neverwinter. Perfect World Entertainment.
  8. Bruce R. Cordell (December 2008). Plague of Spells (Mass Market Paperback). (Wizards of the Coast), p. 178. ISBN 978-0-7869-4965-6.
  9. Bruce R. Cordell (2008). Plague of Spells. (Wizards of the Coast), chap. 13, p. 283. ISBN 978-0786949656.
  10. Philip Athans (October 2005). Whisper of Waves. (Wizards of the Coast), chap. 47. ISBN 0-7869-3237-6.
  11. Ed Greenwood (September 2001). “Elminster's Guide to the Realms: Shadowdark House”. In Dave Gross ed. Dragon #287 (Wizards of the Coast), p. 70.
  12. Ed Greenwood (July 1991). The Drow of the Underdark. (TSR, Inc), p. 32. ISBN 1-56076-132-6.
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