Abriel Chapter House
Normally a noisy place, the chapter house at Abriel is
gravely silent. Cheering, swordplay and other knightly
“virtues” are strictly forbidden by the Bishop.
Meals are taken under silence and anything but a normal conversation about important issues such as divinity, are considered very inappropriate by the masters of the abbey.
Knights in attendance commonly spend a minimum of one night in ten in vigil over their armor and weapons.
Daily confessions are encouraged, and penance is often excessive. In addition to the penance a Knight might receive from priests elsewhere for even the smallest of sins, the penance at Abriel is likely to include any of the following: additional nights of vigil; attendance/assistance at a second daily mass (the knights attend as acolytes vows of silence of one to ten (or more) days.
While these penances may seem minor, for a Knight there is nothing worse.
It is rumored that those knights who stay at Abriel long enough eventually commit the gravest sin: lying in confession.
The sinner hopes beyond all else that he can fabricate a believable enough egregious sin, that the cleric will send him on a dangerous quest and thus free him from the torture of life at Abriel.
1. Hall.
Originally intended for dining by common soldiery, the knights unlucky enough to be stationed here use this hall for meals at the Bishop’s request.
2. Reblena’s quarters.
The current Kt. Commander is Golian of Bireth. He has served for two years. He was appointed to the position due to the political influences of the Bishop of Kephrus.
3. Knights Quarters.
These five quarters are provided for a squadron of Melana. As the bishop has restricted the military presence to a half squadron, additional privacy is afforded.
4. Meken Dormitory.
There is room for a full company of common soldiers here. Ilor Hadan had the bunks placed in temporary storage and converted the room to a study.
Knights of the order are expected to spend considerable time here under the supervision of temple priests.
5. Kitchen.
The Bishop’s budget does not permit a full time cook. The bishop believes that common work is good for the noble soul. The Knights have secretly given in to the habit of paying a local housewife to prepare occasional meals.
6. Armory.
Bonded Master Weaponcrafter Thrarthir of Virimë.
The small contingent of the Lady of Paladins at Abriel affords Thrarthir significant leisure time. What he doesn’t spend at the Chapel Inn, he uses for the forging of his greatest work. A battle sword of the finest quality that he has been working on for a decade. (see [I] on the local GM map to locate the smithy)
Meals are taken under silence and anything but a normal conversation about important issues such as divinity, are considered very inappropriate by the masters of the abbey.
Knights in attendance commonly spend a minimum of one night in ten in vigil over their armor and weapons.
Daily confessions are encouraged, and penance is often excessive. In addition to the penance a Knight might receive from priests elsewhere for even the smallest of sins, the penance at Abriel is likely to include any of the following: additional nights of vigil; attendance/assistance at a second daily mass (the knights attend as acolytes vows of silence of one to ten (or more) days.
While these penances may seem minor, for a Knight there is nothing worse.
It is rumored that those knights who stay at Abriel long enough eventually commit the gravest sin: lying in confession.
The sinner hopes beyond all else that he can fabricate a believable enough egregious sin, that the cleric will send him on a dangerous quest and thus free him from the torture of life at Abriel.
1. Hall.
Originally intended for dining by common soldiery, the knights unlucky enough to be stationed here use this hall for meals at the Bishop’s request.
2. Reblena’s quarters.
The current Kt. Commander is Golian of Bireth. He has served for two years. He was appointed to the position due to the political influences of the Bishop of Kephrus.
3. Knights Quarters.
These five quarters are provided for a squadron of Melana. As the bishop has restricted the military presence to a half squadron, additional privacy is afforded.
4. Meken Dormitory.
There is room for a full company of common soldiers here. Ilor Hadan had the bunks placed in temporary storage and converted the room to a study.
Knights of the order are expected to spend considerable time here under the supervision of temple priests.
5. Kitchen.
The Bishop’s budget does not permit a full time cook. The bishop believes that common work is good for the noble soul. The Knights have secretly given in to the habit of paying a local housewife to prepare occasional meals.
6. Armory.
Bonded Master Weaponcrafter Thrarthir of Virimë.
The small contingent of the Lady of Paladins at Abriel affords Thrarthir significant leisure time. What he doesn’t spend at the Chapel Inn, he uses for the forging of his greatest work. A battle sword of the finest quality that he has been working on for a decade. (see [I] on the local GM map to locate the smithy)
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