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'''Candlekeep''' is a towered fortress library that stands on a crag overlooking the [[Sea of Swords]]. The library is filled with books and scrolls of knowledge. It was the home of the great seer [[Alaundo]] who foresaw the coming of the [[Bhaalspawn]]. To gain entry to the halls of wisdom a visitor must gift the library collection with a new tome of immense value.<ref>{{Cite book/Volo's Guide to the Sword Coast|32}} - ''Some say as much as 10,000gp or even more''</ref> The shrewd gatekeepers accept tomes of no less than 1,000gp.<ref name=FRCS-p226>{{Cite book/Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting 3rd edition}}</ref>
 
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{{BG Wiki article|Candlekeep}}
 
'''Candlekeep''' was a towered fortress library that stood on a crag overlooking the [[Sea of Swords]]. The library was filled with books and scrolls of knowledge. It was the home of the great seer [[Alaundo]] who foresaw the coming of the [[Bhaalspawn]]. To gain entry to the halls of wisdom a visitor must gift the library collection with a new tome of immense value.<ref name="VGttSC-p32" /><ref group="note">Some said as much as 10,000 [[gp]] or even more.</ref> The shrewd gatekeepers accepted tomes of no less than 1,000 [[gp]].<ref name="FRCS-p226">{{Cite book/Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting 3rd edition}}</ref>
   
The path to Candlekeep is called the [[Way of the Lion]].<ref name=VGttSW-p27>{{Cite book/Volo's Guide to the Sword Coast|27}}</ref>
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The path to Candlekeep was called the [[Way of the Lion]].<ref name=VGttSW-p27>{{Cite book/Volo's Guide to the Sword Coast|27}}</ref>
   
 
==History==
 
==History==
Although some sources state that Candlekeep was originally the citadel of Alaundo,<ref>{{Cite book/Forgotten Realms Campaign Set/Cyclopedia of the Realms|29}}</ref> it grew around his small and humble tower,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.candlekeep.com/library/articles/ck_scroll.htm |title=An Introduction to Candlekeep |accessdate=2011-05-05 |author=[[Ed Greenwood]] |year=2004 |publisher=Candlekeep |language=English}}</ref> the keep actually predates the seer by some hundred years, having been founded in c. [[-200 DR]].<ref>{{Cite book/The Grand History of the Realms|53}}</ref>
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Although some sources stated that Candlekeep was originally the citadel of Alaundo,<ref>{{Cite book/Forgotten Realms Campaign Set/Cyclopedia of the Realms|29}}</ref> having grown around his small and humble tower,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.candlekeep.com/library/articles/ck_scroll.htm |title=An Introduction to Candlekeep |accessdate=2011-05-05 |author=[[Ed Greenwood]] |year=2004 |publisher=Candlekeep |language=English}}</ref> the keep actually predated the seer by some hundred years, having been founded c. [[-200 DR]].<ref>{{Cite book/The Grand History of the Realms|53}}</ref>
   
In [[75 DR]], Alaundo arrived in Candlekeep to study the writings kept there and got a reputation for his visions into the future.<ref>{{Cite book/The Grand History of the Realms|61}}</ref> Legends say that he foresaw his own demise, and journeyed to Candlekeep to donate his records. He died [[76 DR|the year after]]. By [[82 DR]], the sages had become so impressed by the accuracy of his predictions that they assigned thirty monks to a never-ending "Chant of the Unfulfilled Prophecies".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.candlekeep.com/downloads/alaundo.zip |title=Alaundo's Prophecies |accessdate=2011-05-05 |author= [[Franc Penca]] |format= Word |publisher=Candlekeep |pages=2 |language=English}}</ref>
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In [[75 DR]], Alaundo arrived in Candlekeep to study the writings kept there and got a reputation for his visions into the future.<ref>{{Cite book/The Grand History of the Realms|61}}</ref> Legends said that he foresaw his own demise, and journeyed to Candlekeep to donate his records. He died [[76 DR|the year after]]. By [[82 DR]], the sages had become so impressed by the accuracy of his predictions that they assigned thirty monks to a never-ending "Chant of the Unfulfilled Prophecies".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.candlekeep.com/downloads/alaundo.zip |title=Alaundo's Prophecies |accessdate=2011-05-05 |author= [[Franc Penca]] |format= Word |publisher=Candlekeep |pages=2 |language=English}}</ref>
   
 
==The Monks of Candlekeep==
 
==The Monks of Candlekeep==
The monks of Candlekeep refer to themselves as [[The Avowed]]. As of [[1372 DR]], the Avowed are ruled by the ''Keeper of the Tomes'', [[Ulraunt]], and his assistant, ''First Reader'' [[Tethtoril]].<ref>{{Cite book/Volo's Guide to the Sword Coast|32}}</ref>
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The monks of Candlekeep referred to themselves as [[The Avowed]]. As of [[1372 DR]], the Avowed were ruled by the ''Keeper of the Tomes'', [[Ulraunt]], and his assistant, ''First Reader'' [[Tethtoril]].<ref>{{Cite book/Volo's Guide to the Sword Coast|32}}</ref>
   
The small community of monks and scholars residing in Candlekeep mainly favors [[Oghma]], the god of knowledge, as well as the deities [[Deneir]], [[Gond]], and [[Milil]].
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The small community of monks and scholars residing in Candlekeep mainly favored [[Oghma]], the god of knowledge, as well as the deities [[Deneir]], [[Gond]], and [[Milil]].
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==Appearances==
 
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==Appendix==
 
===Further Reading===
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* {{Cite book/Volo's Guide to the Sword Coast|32-33}}
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* {{Cite book/The Herald}}
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===Notes===
 
{{Notes}}
 
===Appearances===
 
* Candlekeep is the starting location for the [[Gorion's Ward|protagonist]] in the [[wikipedia:Role-playing video game|CRPG]] [[Baldur's Gate (game)|Baldur's Gate]]. Likewise, it is the starting point for the [[Baldur's Gate (novel)|novel based on the game]].
 
* Candlekeep is the starting location for the [[Gorion's Ward|protagonist]] in the [[wikipedia:Role-playing video game|CRPG]] [[Baldur's Gate (game)|Baldur's Gate]]. Likewise, it is the starting point for the [[Baldur's Gate (novel)|novel based on the game]].
 
* In ''[[Crucible: The Trial of Cyric the Mad]]'', Candlekeep is besieged by followers of [[Cyric]] as they strive to obtain the [[Cyrinishad]] carried by the [[paladin]] [[Gwydion Fleetfoot]].
 
* In ''[[Crucible: The Trial of Cyric the Mad]]'', Candlekeep is besieged by followers of [[Cyric]] as they strive to obtain the [[Cyrinishad]] carried by the [[paladin]] [[Gwydion Fleetfoot]].
 
* In ''[[The Lost Library of Cormanthyr]]'', Candlekeep is the seat of an expedition to seek the lost library of [[Cormanthyr]] led by [[Baylee Arnvold]].
 
* In ''[[The Lost Library of Cormanthyr]]'', Candlekeep is the seat of an expedition to seek the lost library of [[Cormanthyr]] led by [[Baylee Arnvold]].
 
* In the [[Neverwinter Nights 2]] expansion pack, [[Mask of the Betrayer]], the developers developed a new [[Prestige class]] for players called the [[Arcane Scholar of Candlekeep]], which allowed a spellcasting character to better focus their [[metamagic]].
 
* In the [[Neverwinter Nights 2]] expansion pack, [[Mask of the Betrayer]], the developers developed a new [[Prestige class]] for players called the [[Arcane Scholar of Candlekeep]], which allowed a spellcasting character to better focus their [[metamagic]].
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===Gallery===
 
==Images==
 
 
<gallery captionalign="left">
 
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Candlekeep crest.png|Candlekeep Crest artwork by Thomas Love, inspired by Volo's Map
 
Candlekeep crest.png|Candlekeep Crest artwork by Thomas Love, inspired by Volo's Map
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candlekeep2.jpg|A follower of Oghma on griffon back flying over Candlekeep.
 
candlekeep2.jpg|A follower of Oghma on griffon back flying over Candlekeep.
 
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==References==
 
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===Further Reading===
 
* {{Cite book/Volo's Guide to the Sword Coast|32-33}}
 
Ed Greenwood (2014). The Herald.
 
 
 
==External Links==
 
==External Links==
 
* [http://www.candlekeep.com Candlekeep] is a website for dedicated collecting, discussing, and sharing of Forgotten Realms lore.
 
* [http://www.candlekeep.com Candlekeep] is a website for dedicated collecting, discussing, and sharing of Forgotten Realms lore.
 
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Revision as of 03:30, 25 October 2017

Template:BG Wiki article Candlekeep was a towered fortress library that stood on a crag overlooking the Sea of Swords. The library was filled with books and scrolls of knowledge. It was the home of the great seer Alaundo who foresaw the coming of the Bhaalspawn. To gain entry to the halls of wisdom a visitor must gift the library collection with a new tome of immense value.[1][note 1] The shrewd gatekeepers accepted tomes of no less than 1,000 gp.[2]

The path to Candlekeep was called the Way of the Lion.[3]

History

Although some sources stated that Candlekeep was originally the citadel of Alaundo,[4] having grown around his small and humble tower,[5] the keep actually predated the seer by some hundred years, having been founded c. -200 DR.[6]

In 75 DR, Alaundo arrived in Candlekeep to study the writings kept there and got a reputation for his visions into the future.[7] Legends said that he foresaw his own demise, and journeyed to Candlekeep to donate his records. He died the year after. By 82 DR, the sages had become so impressed by the accuracy of his predictions that they assigned thirty monks to a never-ending "Chant of the Unfulfilled Prophecies".[8]

The Monks of Candlekeep

The monks of Candlekeep referred to themselves as The Avowed. As of 1372 DR, the Avowed were ruled by the Keeper of the Tomes, Ulraunt, and his assistant, First Reader Tethtoril.[9]

The small community of monks and scholars residing in Candlekeep mainly favored Oghma, the god of knowledge, as well as the deities Deneir, Gond, and Milil.

Appendix

Further Reading

Notes

  1. Some said as much as 10,000 gp or even more.

Appearances

Gallery

External Links

References