Sanctum Of Exdohr

The Sanctum of Exdohr is the center of the Kil’han and the center of its network of transit. Its location was a closely held secret by the elders and prelates of the order.

Demographics

The Order and thusly the sanctum was open to all races and ethnicities who submitted themselves to the Code of the Kil'han, thus its population was very mixed. Its primary professions were Priest or Cleric and Paladin.

Government

The Sanctum was run by the High Prelate and the Elders. The Code of the Kil'han governed the actions of the order and where it was silent or interpretation was required their word was law.

Defences

Much like the other citadels of the Kil'han the Sanctum was built with a magical lockdown capability. That and its unknown location and the only method known to reach it being through another citadel has kept it secure.

Industry & Trade

The Kil'han during it's prime specialized in safe travel across great distances via its citadel network. It also began to operate as a bank before the Starless Night due to the various powers of the time viewing it as safe and secure.

Assets

Where each citadel had its specialty the Sanctum held the Vaults and the great Mausoleum holding the final resting place of the Prelates and Elders of the Order. The Mausoleum was one of the first places that was constructed and lies directly above the Crossroads. The Vault came late with a demand from the people for a safe place to store valuables and the riches of the various powers.

Tourism

Few tourists were ever allowed in more than the crossroads section of the sanctum as this area was occasionally a part of the trip to their destination. The Crossroads was an enormous arched chamber lit with blue starlight from a large sapphire at the apex of the chamber. This area was a space where many trade deals were struck and negotiated and the nobility of the various powers would come through to reach the Kil'han vaults. With each group requiring an escort by a member of the order, loitering was heavily curtailed and the Crossroads never became a market or place of open trade.

Architecture

The Sanctum was heavily decorated with Obsidian as a base material. After its initial construction as a secure, military outpost and training facility it began to take on a more luxurious appearance. Many of the powers and ground the Kil'han aided in its time would donate the time and service of local artisans as a sign of gratitude. So what was originally bare and utilitarian became lavish and beautiful. Many artisans of the time viewed any additions to the Sanctum as their legacy and greatest work since it was believed the Sanctum would never fall.

Each of the Kil'han citadels had its specialties and unique defenses. The Sanctum is where the architects of those defenses trained and honed their craft. It is said that inside that well-defended section of the sanctum lies a key to every lock. Only two thieves were ever able to make it beyond the second set of doors, one escaped with his life and nothing more the other is petrified and stands watch over the common room of that section.

Type

Ward

Population

1100

Inhabitant Demonym

Kil'han

Owner/Ruler

Zorander, the Calm

Ruling/Owning Rank

Prelate of Onan

Owning Organization

Kil’han