Monastery Of The Sumbrennes

The monastery was a hand hewn complex build into a large free-standing rock., located deep within the Lasan mountains. 5 levels are construction above ground. The complex is believed to go deeper into the rock. The exact depth is however unknown, since the flooded tunnels have been deemed too unstable.
Its actual depth and size was never independently mapped and after the disastrous flooding of the monastery, the lower caves have been found to be too unstable for further exploration.

Tomb of Count Limarq Oudel-Thulion

The area where the monastery would come to exist, belonged to count Limarq Oudel-Thulion. He himself was a known Sumbrenne and donated the lands to the order in 1265 and funded parts of the initial excavations. In 1271 the count and 26 other excavators were caught in a cave-in. The bodies were never recovered, but the area was sealed up as a tomb, commemorating his sacrifice.
The tomb can still be reached since it lies above the flooded areas. While Petrian authorities do advice heavily against exploring the remaining accesible caves, the tomb is a popular visiting spot for adventures, since it is located in a side arc of the second level main tunnel, which is considered to be stable

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General Design

While the absolute lay-out is unknown, the top levels and 3 subterranean ones were openly accessible for all visitors. Each of these levels would have at least one main corridor, wide enough to allow one horse cart and 3 individuals to pass one another. From these corridors, smaller ones would branch off. These were just about wide enough to have about 4 individuals pas one another comfortably. These smaller corridors then housed the various chambers, studies and living quarters. The various levels were accessible by slopes (for carts) and stairs (pedestrians).
Throughout the rock structure a separate and intricate system of small shafts can be found as well. These were build to accommodate the circulation of air throughout the lower levels.
It is presumed that the lower levels follow a similar structure pattern.

Outside, additional buildings have been erected to accommodate all visitors and above ground activities during winter days. Additionally a road was constructed, connecting the monastery complex with the village of Culreui 12 km to the east. The road was first hardened dirt, requiring a lot of upkeep during winter months. In the 15th century it was eventually completely cobblestoned.

by Fluofish

RUINED STRUCTURE
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Alternative Names

Caves Of Sumbrennes

Type

Monastery

The Sumbrennes were philosophical offshoot from the Corhainans. They explored the possibility of framing Dark/ Night as another further 5 steps, similar to the 5 steps representing daylight in Corhainism

Tomb of Count Limarq Oudel-Thulion

by Detmold

The plate commemorating the names of the count and the other fallen excavators has been stolen at one point or another.