Castlemount

Castlermount 

Catlemount sits atop the only road to the Greand Empire, which winds its way up the mountains to this closely-guard fortress. 

There are three parts to Castlemount;

  • The fortress of Castlemount
  • The Templar Monastery
  • The Church of Saint Vilac

The  Grand Empire once ruled Andorra as a province, and used it as the sally point for war with Basra, but the Duke expelled them from the country. 

Part of the peace settlement allowed a Templar monastery to be built, to safeguard against the Darkness of the Duke escaping to infect the  Grand Empire. The Master of the Templars reports directly to the Emperor, and is watchful to the point of paranoia. Their building was once the castle headquarters, much of it rebuilt after the  Grand Empire left.

The Church of  Saint Vilac traces its heritage to the  Grand Empire, but the current Abbot has no affection for the fanatism of the  Grand Empire Church of the Holy Light, and enjoys its independance.


Castlemount Fortress


Templar Monastary



Church of Saint Vilac


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