1.5 KiB
1.5 KiB
type, region, kingdom, population
| type | region | kingdom | population |
|---|---|---|---|
| location | Central Aethrune | Valdris | ~15,000 |
Spire of Silence
Overview
The headquarters of The Silent College. A towering silver spire in the center of Valhold that is permanently silenced — within 30 feet of the spire, no sound can be made or heard (as the silence spell, permanent). Wizards, archivists, and scholars train here in perfect quiet.
Key Features
- The Grand Library: Public access; spell scrolls (Cantrip-3rd), research materials, translation services
- The Silent Halls: Restricted area; advanced spell research, artifact storage
- The Vault of Sundered Truths: Sub-basement; forbidden texts about the Primordial Wrath, Seal Anchor, and the Elder Dark. Guarded by an arcane golem (CR 10).
Key NPCs
- Archmage Mordecai Valdus — head of the College
- Librarian Thessa — keeper of forbidden texts, party's primary contact
- Apprentice Kellan — discovered cult infiltration in the College
Services
| Service | Cost | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Spell scroll (Cantrip-3rd) | PHB prices + 20% | Immediate |
| Translation (any language) | 50 gp/page | 1 day/page |
| Identify magic item | 50 gp | 1 hour |
| Arcana research | 100 gp/day | Variable |
| Vault access | Permission required | — |
Plot Hooks
- Translate the Cult Cipher (Arc 1)
- Research the First Sages and seal anchors (Arc 1-2)
- Discover cult infiltration (Arc 2)
- Access the Vault of Sundered Truths (Arc 4)