The Castle of Paladins
At the top of Iron helm mountain, sits a castle, built in the name of Paladis, the god of life and light. The castle of paladins is old, and has since it was built, been used as a school that teaches the ways of Paladis. Here you learn about honor, respect, combat, magic and how to use it for good. And of course also basic things, like reading, math and politics. And when they are done studying here, they are what is more commonly known as paladins.
It is the biggest temple for any god in the world, and is famous. Every year many scholars, adventures and other people travel to Iron Helm, just to get a glimpse of the giant castle.
Purpose / Function
The castle of paladins is first and foremostly a temple for the god Paladis. Here everyone is welcome to come and pray and witness the greatness of the god of light. But it is also a school for a special kind of fighting. It is here you become a paladin. A warrior who fight with light, using both strength and magic in combat.
Architecture
The castle is giant. Filled with hallways, rooms and courtyards. Everywhere you go you will see carvings in the stone walls that tell stories of old. The building itself is made with many kinds of materials. Stones, marble, crystals, wood and much more.
Defenses
When it comes to defence, there isn't much. The castle itself is located at the top of a mountain, making it very hard to reach. Furthermore, it is not a political building, meaning no faction owns it, and therefore there is very limited reason for anyone to attack.
In the castle itself are hundreds trained as paladins, who are masters in combat. All who will give their life for its protection.
History
Around the year 6995, a group of dwarves built a temple at the top of a mountain. This group was formed by a group of powerful magical warriors, who all had in common that they fought in the name of Paladis. A god they had, and a lot of other dwarves had started to follow in hope that they could make amends for the dark past of the dwarven people.
It became a place many dwarves came, who seeked the light of Paladis, and wanted to change what their people had become. Later in time, the temple became more and more famous. In the temple, warrior mages trained. Around the world these warriors became famous, and were known as paladins. Quickly after, many people from all around the world started traveling to the castle, to learn how to fight, and become a paladin.
One of those was Garus Kingborn, son of Main Kingborn, the king of Castroba. But when Garus was 18, his time at the temple was cut short. In 1048, the castle was attacked by Seraphina Kingborn, and her small band of powerful dark warriors from the shadowdent. They had come to kill Garus, who Seraphina had always hated, as she thought he had stolen her future.
Seraphina killed almost everyone in the temple, both young and old. The walls became bloodied, the halls were filled with mutilated bodies and intestines. But her mission to kill her brother was not successful, Garus managed to escape.
After this attack, a few Paladins came to aid in the rebuilding of the temple.
Tourism
People and followers of Paladis from all around the world travel to see the temple. The doors to the castle are always open, also to people who are not there to study to become a paladin, everyone can come and see the majestic castle and its fine halls. As long as they dont have ill intent.
Founding Date
Year 6995
Alternative Names
Temple of Paladis
Type
Castle
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