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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]] |
+ | '''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]],<ref name="VGSC-p32" /><ref name="FRCS-p226"/> over a millennia before the [[1369 DR|crisis]] of the 14{{th}} century [[DR]]. |
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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> |
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| + | Candlekeep rest atop a volcanic crag on a narrow peninsula that jutted out from the side of the [[Sword Coast]]. It was nestled onto the crag just few hundred paces from the cliffside overlooking the Sea of Swords.<ref name="SCAG-p74">{{Cite book/Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide|74}}</ref> The path leading to its entrance was called the [[Way of the Lion]],<ref name=VGSC-p27>{{Cite book/Volo's Guide to the Sword Coast|27}}</ref> which extended from the [[Trade Way]] that ran along the Sword Coast.{{fact}} |
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| + | The outer wall of the keep rose high above the ground of [[Faerûn]], dotted with towers that ascended even higher still. Within this protective perimeter was the strong, central keep that housed the [[Great Library]].<ref name="SCAG-p74"/> |
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| + | The western facade of Candlekeep was bombarded with mist and waters from the Sea of Swords, and became iced over during the freezing winter months. Several of the towers on this side had to be abandoned for part of the year due to this hazardous accumulation of frost.<ref name="SCAG-p74"/> |
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| + | ===Entry=== |
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| + | To gain entry to the halls of wisdom a visitor had to present an "entrance-gift" to the library, a [[book|tome]] of immense value, great rarity or significant historical importance to add to their collection.<ref name="VGSC-p32" /><ref name="SCAG-p75">{{Cite book/Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide|75}}</ref> While the shrewd gatekeepers typically accepted books worth no less than 1,000 [[gp]],<ref name="FRCS-p226">{{Cite book/Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting 3rd edition}}</ref><ref group="note">Some said as much as 10,000 [[gp]] or even more.</ref> books containing particularly insightful annotations or journals of important persons have been accepted before.<ref name="SCAG-p75"/> |
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| + | The "friends of Candlekeep" were allowed entrance in to Candlekeep without offering an entrance-gift. Among these select individuals were certain [[archmage]]s, [[priest]]s of the [[deities]] [[Oghma]], [[Deneir]], [[Gond]] and [[Milil]], along with both [[Heralds (local)|local]] and [[High Heralds]] alike.<ref name="SCAG-p75"/> |
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| + | ==Notable Locations== |
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| + | ;[[Great Library]]: |
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| + | : The great library of Candlekeep was considered to be the largest and most robust collection of scholarly writings, lore and knowledge in all of Faerûn. Conversely, its bookshelves also contained a seemingly endless amount of paltry and insignificant documents such as: recipes, inscribed song lyrics, journals of fairly unremarkable individuals and other such trivialities. <ref name="SCAG-p74"/> |
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| + | : The vaults deep beneath the keep were said to contain such hidden knowledge that anyone who was able to discover and wield them, would gain power that was incomparable to anything known on Toril.<ref name="SCAG-p74"/> |
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==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> |
+ | 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 name="GHotR=p53">>{{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> |
+ | In [[75 DR]], Alaundo arrived in Candlekeep to study the writings kept there and got a reputation for his visions into the future.<ref name="GHotR-p61">>{{Cite book/The Grand History of the Realms|61}}</ref> |
| + | ==Inhabitants== |
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| − | ==The Monks of Candlekeep== |
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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 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 name="VGSC-p32">{{Cite book/Volo's Guide to the Sword Coast|32}}</ref> |
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]]. |
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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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,[4][5] over a millennia before the crisis of the 14th century DR.
Description
Candlekeep rest atop a volcanic crag on a narrow peninsula that jutted out from the side of the Sword Coast. It was nestled onto the crag just few hundred paces from the cliffside overlooking the Sea of Swords.[6] The path leading to its entrance was called the Way of the Lion,[7] which extended from the Trade Way that ran along the Sword Coast.[citation needed]
The outer wall of the keep rose high above the ground of Faerûn, dotted with towers that ascended even higher still. Within this protective perimeter was the strong, central keep that housed the Great Library.[6]
Weather
The western facade of Candlekeep was bombarded with mist and waters from the Sea of Swords, and became iced over during the freezing winter months. Several of the towers on this side had to be abandoned for part of the year due to this hazardous accumulation of frost.[6]
Entry
To gain entry to the halls of wisdom a visitor had to present an "entrance-gift" to the library, a tome of immense value, great rarity or significant historical importance to add to their collection.[4][8] While the shrewd gatekeepers typically accepted books worth no less than 1,000 gp,[5][note 1] books containing particularly insightful annotations or journals of important persons have been accepted before.[8]
The "friends of Candlekeep" were allowed entrance in to Candlekeep without offering an entrance-gift. Among these select individuals were certain archmages, priests of the deities Oghma, Deneir, Gond and Milil, along with both local and High Heralds alike.[8]
Notable Locations
- Great Library
- The great library of Candlekeep was considered to be the largest and most robust collection of scholarly writings, lore and knowledge in all of Faerûn. Conversely, its bookshelves also contained a seemingly endless amount of paltry and insignificant documents such as: recipes, inscribed song lyrics, journals of fairly unremarkable individuals and other such trivialities. [6]
- Vaults
- The vaults deep beneath the keep were said to contain such hidden knowledge that anyone who was able to discover and wield them, would gain power that was incomparable to anything known on Toril.[6]
History
Although some sources stated that Candlekeep was originally the citadel of Alaundo,[9] having grown around his small and humble tower,[10] the keep actually predated the seer by some hundred years, having been founded c. -200 DR.[11]
In 75 DR, Alaundo arrived in Candlekeep to study the writings kept there and got a reputation for his visions into the future.[12]
Inhabitants
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.[4]
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.
- Steve Kenson, et al. (November 2015). Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide. Edited by Kim Mohan. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 74–77. ISBN 978-0-7869-6580-9.
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
Candlekeep Crest artwork by Thomas Love, inspired by Volo's Map
Gorion and his Ward leave Candlekeep along the Way of the Lion
Candlekeep at night.
A follower of Oghma on giant eagle back flying over Candlekeep.
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 Ed Greenwood (1994). Volo's Guide to the Sword Coast. (TSR, Inc), pp. 32–33. ISBN 1-5607-6940-1.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Steve Kenson, et al. (November 2015). Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide. Edited by Kim Mohan. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 74–77. ISBN 978-0-7869-6580-9.
- ↑ Mike Mearls, Jeremy Crawford, Christopher Perkins, James Wyatt (2014). Dungeon Master's Guide 5th edition. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 18. ISBN 978-0786965622.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Ed Greenwood (1994). Volo's Guide to the Sword Coast. (TSR, Inc), p. 32. ISBN 1-5607-6940-1.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 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.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 Steve Kenson, et al. (November 2015). Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide. Edited by Kim Mohan. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 74. ISBN 978-0-7869-6580-9.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood (1994). Volo's Guide to the Sword Coast. (TSR, Inc), p. 27. ISBN 1-5607-6940-1.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Steve Kenson, et al. (November 2015). Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide. Edited by Kim Mohan. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 75. ISBN 978-0-7869-6580-9.
- ↑ 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.