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*The '''Fountain of grace''' lies beneath the main floor of the monastery.
*The '''Fountain of grace''' lies beneath the main floor of the monastery.
*From the '''bell tower''' one can view the monastery grounds as well as the surrounding countryside.
*From the '''bell tower''' one can view the monastery grounds as well as the surrounding countryside.
*Within the '''monastery gardens''' lies the holy sanctum, where the founder of the monastery is buried, as well as a headstone marking the grave of [[Silvestri Carnivalis]], founder of the [[Jesters]].
*Within the '''monastery gardens''' lies the holy sanctum, where the founder of the monastery is buried, as well as a headstone marking the grave of [[Silvestri Carnivalis]], founder of the [[cij|Jesters]].


==Inhabitants==
==Inhabitants==

Revision as of 04:04, 2 December 2005

Located in the Pash Valley near Jaru, the monastery of Shala'jen, named for Jokelehn Shala'jen, its founder, is a sorrowful place. All that remains of the peaceful monks who once lived here are their grief-stricken ghosts. Those intrepid adventurers who dare to delve into the monastery's past, however, may discover there is more than meets the eye.

Down a sloping path near the monastery lies a small cave inhabited by bandits. Led by the master thief Gontathis, they are deadly to stumble into. Lurking within the hideout as well is Vandastk, the bone collector.

Landmarks

  • The Fountain of grace lies beneath the main floor of the monastery.
  • From the bell tower one can view the monastery grounds as well as the surrounding countryside.
  • Within the monastery gardens lies the holy sanctum, where the founder of the monastery is buried, as well as a headstone marking the grave of Silvestri Carnivalis, founder of the Jesters.

Inhabitants

Aside from the various monks, scholars, and astronomers who make their home here, visitors may encounter: