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⚫ | '''Candlekeep''' |
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⚫ | '''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> |
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− | The path to Candlekeep |
+ | 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== |
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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 |
+ | 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== |
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− | 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]].<ref>{{Cite book/Volo's Guide to the Sword Coast|32}}</ref> |
− | The small community of monks and scholars residing in Candlekeep mainly |
+ | 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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+ | ==Appendix== |
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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=== |
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* 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]]. |
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* 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]]. |
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* 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]]. |
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* 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=== |
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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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− | Ed Greenwood (2014). The Herald. |
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==External Links== |
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* [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
- Ed Greenwood (1994). Volo's Guide to the Sword Coast. (TSR, Inc), pp. 32–33. ISBN 1-5607-6940-1.
- Ed Greenwood (December 2014). The Herald. (Wizards of the Coast). ISBN 0786965460.
Notes
Appearances
- Candlekeep is the starting location for the protagonist in the CRPG Baldur's Gate. Likewise, it is the starting point for the 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 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.
Gallery
External Links
- Candlekeep is a website for dedicated collecting, discussing, and sharing of Forgotten Realms lore.
- Candlekeep article at the Baldur's Gate Wiki, a wiki for the Baldur's Gate games.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Ed Greenwood (1994). Volo's Guide to the Sword Coast. (TSR, Inc), pp. 32–33. ISBN 1-5607-6940-1.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood, Sean K. Reynolds, Skip Williams, Rob Heinsoo (June 2001). Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting 3rd edition. (Wizards of the Coast). ISBN 0-7869-1836-5.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood (1994). Volo's Guide to the Sword Coast. (TSR, Inc), p. 27. ISBN 1-5607-6940-1.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood, Jeff Grubb (August 1987). “Cyclopedia of the Realms”. In Karen S. Martin ed. Forgotten Realms Campaign Set (TSR, Inc.), p. 29. ISBN 0-88038-472-7.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood (2004). An Introduction to Candlekeep (in English). Candlekeep. Retrieved on 2011-05-05.
- ↑ Brian R. James, Ed Greenwood (September 2007). The Grand History of the Realms. Edited by Kim Mohan, Penny Williams. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 53. ISBN 978-0-7869-4731-7.
- ↑ Brian R. James, Ed Greenwood (September 2007). The Grand History of the Realms. Edited by Kim Mohan, Penny Williams. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 61. ISBN 978-0-7869-4731-7.
- ↑ Franc Penca. Alaundo's Prophecies (Word) (in English). Candlekeep. p. 2. Retrieved on 2011-05-05.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood (1994). Volo's Guide to the Sword Coast. (TSR, Inc), p. 32. ISBN 1-5607-6940-1.