Haztaratain Monastery is a monastery hidden in Adar. It is famous for being the birthplace of the kalashtar, and is a major pilgrimage site for followers of the Path of Light.[1] The Haztaratain monks train at the monastery and often regather there on the spring equinox.[2]
Geography[]
Haztaratain Monastery is carved into a mountainside on the eastern side of Adar close to the coast. Its location is hidden from outsiders, but it is within 50 miles of Riedra.[1]
Defenses[]
The monastery has several watchtowers that the monks use to keep an eye on the Riedran coast.[1] A shroud resonator deep within the monastery protects it and the region of Adar from scrying and teleportation.[3]
Trade[]
The monastery is close to several Adaran villages, who help supply the monastery.[1]
History[]
1800 years ago, a monk named Hazgaal and his students dwelt at the monastery, when they were visited by 67 quori spirits seeking to flee the plane of Dal Quor. Hazgaal and his students underwent a ritual to bind their souls to those of the quori spirits, creating the first kalashtar. Hazgaal united with Taratai, leader of the quori to become the kalashtar Haztaratai, who first taught the precepts of the Path of Light. At some point the monastery was renamed after him.[4]
Appendix[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Keith Baker, Scott Fitzgerald Gray, Glenn McDonald, and Chris Sims (2007). Secrets of Sarlona. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 34. ISBN 978-0-7869-4037-0.
- ↑ Keith Baker, Scott Fitzgerald Gray, Glenn McDonald, and Chris Sims (2007). Secrets of Sarlona. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 124. ISBN 978-0-7869-4037-0.
- ↑ Keith Baker, Scott Fitzgerald Gray, Glenn McDonald, and Chris Sims (2007). Secrets of Sarlona. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 35. ISBN 978-0-7869-4037-0.
- ↑ Keith Baker, Scott Fitzgerald Gray, Glenn McDonald, and Chris Sims (2007). Secrets of Sarlona. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 24. ISBN 978-0-7869-4037-0.
Connections[]
| Monasteries of Adar |
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| Dvaarnava · Ghoza · Haztaratain Monastery · Kasshta Keep · Malshashar · Ruukosi · Shalquar · Tashalatora |