Rose Abbey is now an abandoned and deserted ruin, although it used to be a thriving centre of worship in the Kingdom. It was once the spiritual home of the Kingdom of Toranath, and was the location where new Kings would be anointed in their grand coronation, and where Knights could be truly judged for their purity.
The vaults beneath the Abbey contained a labyrinth where Knights were tested for prowess, purity, faith, and honour. These tests were magical in nature, although the vaults often contained captured monsters as well. A knight who passed all of the tests emerged with a brand of a crowned rose on their right palm, which all in the kingdom would recognize as a sign of Toran's favour and blessing, one which protected them from harmful magics. As the line of Toran's heirs dwindled and the Kingdom fell into disrepair, not even the ministrations of the last of the King's Honours, Gwymeth Ward, could keep the Abbey inhabited and active, and it started to crumble. The treasures within were looted- some hidden away by faithful advisors, some taken by the greedy, and some disappeared forever. It is said that these treasures would have great value to the last scion of Toran's line if they could be found. The halls are eerie and silent now, the tapestries old and faded. Its former glory is all but gone, though glimpses of its past can be seen with melancholy and sadness. How you can use the Rose Abbey in your game: - The vaults beneath the Abbey might have been tunneled into by nearby Goblins or other creatures, turning a straightforward critter-hunt into something far more dangerous. - A player character who wishes to become a knight and cannot find a sponsor to train them might seek out the Trials of the Rose Abbey in order to test whether they are worthy. - Your PCs might also be squires or servants to one of the old-school Knights of the Rose, a competent but aged warrior. If their instructor were to fall, one of your characters might want to take up their mantle as a knight. Also posted on Game Masters Stash on 31 July 2019. Comments are closed.
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