Silver Marches [1372 DR]
Silver Marches and More Marches, both published July 2002
Random guy in Olostin's Hold:
Important Characters: Borstad Nomephel, NG human male Clr6 of Lathander (leader of the largest shrine in the town);
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Rhyester’s Matins:
Named for the blind prophet who founded it in 717 DR, this worship-house of Lathander features an altar lit by rainbows every dawn, when the sun’s rays lance through the stained glass windows in the eastern face of the temple. Rocked by infighting over who should become Mornmaster over the temple, the congregation seeks its rightful leader. Earlier this year, a thunderous voice spoke from the Dawn Altar after the funeral of the previous Mornmaster, saying, “Take for your leader the one who lays upon this my altar the rightful sign from me.”
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Furiously arguing priests believe that the sign must be an item, probably of great magical power, that is new or represents a new beginning, and clearly shows the guiding spirit or personal touch of Lathander—but what item, and where is it? Rival claimants for the leadership of this wealthy temple are busily sponsoring adventurers to scour the Marches for the rightful sign—and spies to watch what other claimants and their agents do. Almost every tenday a new adventuring band sets forth, and many of them fight rival bands viciously in the wilderlands . . . while the faithful wait, and new claimants, “called by the Morninglord,” arrive from distant corners of Faerûn.
Watchtower in Deadsnows:
"Rising above the city walls, this slender tower casts its shadow over the main gate. A banner flies from its topmost turret, depicting the golden sunrise of Lathander, the Morninglord. The Watchtower is home to five Lathanderite clerics, as well as a couple of guards who make sure the temple is safe and secure. Morninglord Ashnar the Humble (LG male human Clr4/Pal3 of Lathander) is the leader of the temple.
Ashnar is on excellent terms with Kerrilla of the Hospice, and they frequently confer on issues of importance to the community. Their advice and support is much sought and prized by many townsfolk, and the pair has never been remiss in offering assistance when it is needed.
Like the clerics of the Hospice, the Lathanderites of the Watchtower provide healing to good folk who are in need (see Healing in Chapter 3 of the FORGOTTEN REALMS Campaign Setting). Ashnar is something of a crusader and tends to push and prod adventurers into bold action." (141)
Magic Maces:
Nightbreaker: This +1 ghost touch disruption heavy mace is a sacred item to the church of the Morninglord, having been wielded by a successive line of paladins of the Order of the Aster. The item was lost in 1344 DR, when its bearer left to destroy a lair of specters, and has not been seen since. Certain members of the clergy believe this item to be the “rightful sign” of Lathander’s favor described in the Rhyester’s Matins (temple) entry in the Silverymoon section of The Silver Marches. Caster Level: 14th; Prerequisites: Craft Magic Arms and Armor, heal, plane shift; Market Price: 32,312 gp; Cost to Create: 16,312 gp + 1,280 xp.
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Scouring Sunlight: This +1 holy light mace sheds light when drawn. At the end are three large gems, one red, one orange, and one a brilliant yellow, each carved with Lathander’s holy symbol. Once per day the mace can invoke searing light. The weapon was lost in a crusade against the forces of Ghaunadaur, drow god of oozes, and has not been seen for nearly 100 years. Certain clergy members believe this item to be the “rightful sign” of Lathander’s favor described in the Rhyester’s Matins (temple) entry in the Silverymoon section of The Silver Marches. Caster Level: 5th; Prerequisites: Craft Magic Arms and Armor, holy smite, searing light, creator must be good; Market Price: 28,305 gp; Cost to Create: 14,305 gp + 1,120 xp.
Rose Mask:
This “mask,” made of a hard rose-colored crystal, is shaped like the front of an open-faced helm rather than a traditional mask. At the brow is etched the symbol of Lathander. The wearer of the mask gains a +4 morale bonus to saves against fear effects and a +4 enhancement bonus to Constitution. Certain members of the clergy believe this item to be the “rightful sign” of Lath- ander’s favor described in the Rhyester’s Matins (temple) entry in the Silverymoon section of The Silver Marches. Caster Level: 14th; Prerequisites: Craft Magic Arms and Armor, heal, plane shift; Market Price: 21,000 gp.
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