DARLEN
LG god of Law, Order, Justice and the Sun
Epithets: The Justicar, the Shining Light, the Noble One
Symbol: The rising sun
Domains: Good, Law, Protection, Sun
Favoured Weapon: Longsword
Raiment: Voluminous, white cowled habits. Unless expecting
battle, clerics do not wear armour.
Teachings: The strong must protect the weak, for this is the
natural order. Those with great abilities or aptitudes must use
their gifts for the betterment of their fellows. The faithful must
be ever vigilant for evil’s rise, but must show mercy in dealing
with its tools.
Holy Texts: Darlen’s teachings are set down in the Scripture
of Law – a vast tome containing teaching, stories and lessons by
some of his prominent early followers. Divine Order and On
Darkness’ Rise are important early commentaries penned by
legendary high priests.
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Features of the Priory
Ceilings: The ceilings in most areas are 9 ft. high.
Floor: Ground floor rooms have flagstone floors. In most
areas these remain in good repair, but in places (normally in
unused areas) the flags have buckled and cracked hindering
movement .
Higher floors have wooden floorboards laid over thick, joists.
While in general good repair most floorboards creak alarmingly
when stood upon .
External Walls: The priory’s outer walls are very thick, in
places up to 10 ft. thick. The snow and ice make them slick and
difficult to scale
B. Cloisters and Garth
Snow lies deeply heaped in the garth. Covered walkways
surround it on all sides. Slender pillars support the cloister's
roof. Most of the pillars are plain and unadorned. A few have
scurrilous graffiti carved by bored travellers or rebellious
students. Ornate scrollwork decorates the pillars in front of the
Justicar’s Hall. A few benches stand in the cloisters.
D. Justicar Hall
The High Altar, flanked by three statues on either side
representing important saints, dominates this chamber. Dusty
pews fill much of the remainder of the hall.
K. Fraters
N. Kitchen
N. Guest lodgings
This low, single‐storey building shows serious signs of neglect.
Much of the stonework is crumbling and the roof sags
dangerously. Shutters, firmly shut against the incessant wind,
keep the foul weather at bay
Common Chamber: This large chamber features four bays
each of which can house three travellers. Four‐foot high wooden
partitions separate the bays. Each bay features sagging beds
complete with mouldering straw mattress. Spiders and mice are
commonplace. Small pieces of graffiti – traveller’s names and so
on – decorate the walls near the beds.
