Category: The High Quarter

The temple devoted to the Light of the Sword, goddess of justice, mercy, and defense, has a history as old as Cillamar itself. The temple’s foundation stones were laid by the warriormonk, Frasen the Wanderer, who initiated the temple’s first priests in the mysteries of Iomedae, ensuring that the temple and its congregation would stand…

The noble line of Ismae is one of Cillamar’s oldest families. Dignified and refined, capable of waging war both with blade and word, House Ismae has established the model that all other noble lines seek to model. Grand Count Ismae distinguished himself in border skirmishes with the Warlands, has led strikes against the orc fastness…

One year ago, the matriarch of House Ranwaer, a retiring crone, was convicted of deviltry after a series of noble heirs were victims of ritual murder involving the cult of Sestyruas, the diabolic Lord of Ardor. When the Lantern Watch investigated, they discovered that the entire noble family showed signs of consorting with devils. Thus…

The most reputable (and most expensive) horse trader in Cillamar, Votim Phadoh caters to the aristocracy and wealthier merchants. His warhorses are in especially high demand, and anyone hoping to secure a Phadoh warhorse will have to outbid the knights of the Magn’gard. In addition to selling horses, tack, and barding, Phadoh offers to help…

The House of Mallac is unlike any other in Cillamar. Day and night, strange cries can be heard issuing from behind the high estate walls, and every day herders deliver several carcasses of butchered sheep and pigs. The retiring master of the house is seldom seen outside the estate, although those who do encounter the…

The Shrine of Cayden Cailean is located on Temple Street in the High Quarter of Cillamar. The shrine is one of the most popular in the area, possibly due to the pub that surrounds the holy tankard at the center of the building. While there is no formal worship service, the offer of buying a…

A nunnery devoted to the Healing Flame, the congregation of Sarenrae has grown along with the town, providing gentle ministrations to the needy of Cillamar. Services are held daily, led by the young Brel Otha, Abbotess of Mercy. Wise beyond her years, the Abbotess acts and speaks with divine grace and humility earned from her…