Guardian Solace
Purpose / Function
Design
Contents & Furnishings
Artifacts of Arcane or Unusual Origin
An Ancient Star Map: Detailed with celestial formations, it might be tied to the visions in The Doomsday Codex.
The Monks’ Secret Compass: Points toward something unknown, but never north.
A Box That Cannot Be Opened: Found in the depths of Guardian Solace, its origins and purpose remain a mystery.
Furnishings & Artwork
Tapestries of the Benedictines: Woven depictions of historical events, including the arrival of Eternal Harmony.
Paintings of Forgotten Nobles: Some bearing names lost to time, hinting at hidden stories within Guardian Solace’s past.
A Grand Oak Table: Used by abbots and later nobility for councils and planning.
The Candle of Eternal Flame: A single candle that, despite centuries, has never melted completely.
Valuables
There is a wealth of valuables and treasures stored here, both historical and practical. Some of these items are remen of the Benedictine Monks who once resided here, while others were added over the centuries by noble patrons and the Crown.
Religious & Historical Artifacts
The Doomsday Codex: A manuscript containing prophetic visions of that happen before setting off the apocalypse. Bound in ancient leather, it has been guarded by the Black Monks and then by butlers hired by the Crown.
The Oath of Grace: An oath written at the beginning of The Doomsday Codex that is required to be taken in order for the book to read. It is accompanied by a deadly purple silk bookmark that will either kill the person or turn then into the Guardian of Caelum Prime.
Illuminated Manuscripts: Handwritten books created by the Benedictine Monks, detailing theology, history, and medicinal knowledge.
Reliquaries of the Saints: Golden and silver boxes containing sacred relics, possibly bone fragments or items associated with early figures of Eternal Harmony.
Jubilee Medals of Infinite Grace: Ancient medallions once given to those who performed great service to Infinite Grace, now hidden away in secret compartments.
The Bell of Benediction: A small but beautifully crafted silver bell used in monastic ceremonies. It is said to bring peace to troubled souls.
Weapons & Armory
The Sword of Infinite Grace: A weapon hidden by the monks, inscribed with a Jubilee Medal, wrapped in chainmail, and imbued with divine energy.
Guardian Solace Armory: Contains medieval and Renaissance-era weapons, including:
- Crossbows and bolts
- Ornate daggers with religious engravings
- Shields bearing the insignia of long-forgotten orders
A Monastic Warhammer: A symbol of the Black Monks’ defense against the outside world, its head is carved with inscriptions in ancient Cosmic.
An Assassin’s Blade: Hidden within the estate, possibly left by an intruder centuries ago.
Jewelry & Adornments
The Crown’s Gifted Regalia: Jewels, rings, and brooches gifted to Guardian Solace when it came under Crown control.
Aureate Rosaries: Prayer beads crafted from gold and embedded with tiny gemstones.
An Engraved Signet Ring: Belonging to an unknown noble who may have sought refuge at Guardian Solace.
Hidden Treasures
The Guardian’s Gold Reserves: A hidden cache of gold bars meant to fund the monastery in times of hardship.
Buried Documents: Secret correspondences between monks and nobles, possibly revealing lost political intrigues.
Alterations
History
Table of Contents
3000 Apocalypse Shadows
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