House Solstice

"Knowledge is Power, Magic is Might."

In 132 BCY, the Solstice family was founded by a wealthy merchant named Marcus Solstice, who had made his fortune trading exotic goods from distant lands. Marcus was a patron of the arts and sciences, and he encouraged his children to pursue knowledge and learning. Under the Solstice family's leadership, the city of Solstice became renowned for its great libraries, which housed some of the most ancient and valuable texts in the land. The Solstices were also known for their piquant for wizardry, and many of the family members were skilled in the magical arts. However, as the Solstice family grew in power and wealth, political corruption began to seep into the city. Some of the Solstice citizens began to use their influence and resources to gain unfair advantages, and the family did not do enough to stop it. The Seventh Seal Guild, an organization of clerics and artificers, saw the growing corruption in Solstice as a threat to the greater good of the land. They launched an investigation into the city and uncovered evidence of widespread corruption and injustice. In the year 128 CY, the Seventh Seal Guild took action and forced the Solstice family to relinquish their power. The Solstice bloodline still exists today as wealthy nobility, but they no longer hold any political power. Despite their fall from grace, the Solstice family's legacy lives on through their great libraries and love of wizardry, which continue to inspire scholars and mages throughout the land. Their main sanctuary, The Grand Library of Sun and Star, is in Frostfall. They are the keepers of the Frostfall Libraries.

Stargazer Manor

Stargazer Manor, the ancestral home of House Solstice, stands as a mesmerizing architectural masterpiece within the frozen city of Frostfall. Perched atop a snow-capped hill, the manor is a breathtaking sight, its ethereal beauty harmonizing with the surrounding icy landscape. The manor's exterior boasts graceful spires that seem to pierce the wintry sky, adorned with intricate carvings depicting constellations and celestial bodies. The walls, crafted from shimmering ice-blue stone, reflect the sunlight and cast a radiant glow even in the coldest of winters. Tall, arched windows of stained glass illuminate the interior with a kaleidoscope of vibrant colors, reminiscent of the dazzling night sky. Stepping inside Stargazer Manor, one is enveloped by an atmosphere of enchantment. The grand foyer greets visitors with a majestic crystal chandelier that sparkles like a starry constellation, casting delicate patterns of light across the opulent marble floors. Intricately crafted tapestries line the walls, depicting mythical tales of the sun and moon in their eternal dance. The heart of the manor is the magnificent observatory, nestled atop the tallest tower. It houses an extraordinary collection of telescopes and celestial instruments, allowing the residents of House Solstice to study the heavens and unlock the secrets of the cosmos. From this celestial sanctuary, members of the house spend hours immersed in stargazing, contemplating the vastness of the universe and drawing inspiration from the infinite possibilities it holds. The interior design of Stargazer Manor reflects a blend of elegance and warmth. Cozy sitting rooms are adorned with plush velvet furnishings, surrounded by bookshelves brimming with ancient tomes and volumes of arcane knowledge. The crackling fireplaces throughout the manor emit a gentle warmth that contrasts the icy surroundings, ensuring comfort in the frosty climate of Frostfall. Surrounding the manor is an expansive garden, meticulously maintained even in the harshest winters. Lush evergreen trees, adorned with glistening icicles, create a serene oasis amidst the snow-covered landscape. Intricate ice sculptures, meticulously carved to resemble celestial beings and mythical creatures, add an ethereal touch to the enchanting surroundings. Stargazer Manor is not merely a home but a sanctuary of knowledge, magic, and celestial wonder. It serves as a testament to the deep connection House Solstice has with the celestial realm and their devotion to the pursuit of wisdom and the mystical arts.

Merchantile

House Solistice sells all manor of Arcane Scrolls up to 7th level. Also, they will enchant items and create magical items up to CL 9.

Unique Enchantments

Recalling

Price: +5000g
Property: Armor or shield
Caster Level: 11th
Aura: Moderate conjuration
Activation: One full round action (command)

Using a full round action you can dismiss your armor to a demi plane of existence. The armor breaks off of your body and vanishes. As a second full round action you can recall your armor and it don's on your body, provided you are not wearing another set of armor. If you already have a suit of armor or shield equipped, the armor is called to an unoccupied adjacent square. If not in available, the armor cannot be called. If someone other than you has worn the armor after you have summoned it, the armor cannot be dismissed until you don it again. If you haven't worn the armor since summoning it, you cannot dismiss it again.
Prerequisites: Craft Magic Arms and Armor, teleport
Cost to Create: 2500gp, 200 xp, 2.5 days