Tyrsdan Monastery

Consisting of a monastery with a small, self-contained garden to the north and a beach of fine-grained sand to the south, Tyrsdan Monastery is self-sufficient and peaceful. With a history going back ages, the monks within labor each day to provide for themselves, break to pray, and then labor to perfect an art. With the advent of the printing press, their manuscripts are less in demand (as they take far longer to produce), but their calligraphy continues to amaze the eyes of viewers throughout the world. The decrease in demand has led them to a new endeavor, however, as the sand of their island is perfect for the creation of glass. With the newest generations of monks taking up the mantle of this labor and spreading through the efforts of merchants, their expertise has quickly become renowned.

Stats
Size large town (2001-5000)

Corruption +0, Crime -1, Economy +0, Law +0, Lore +0, Society +2, Loyalty +2, Stability +1, Danger +5

Qualities abstinent, holy site, peacebonding

Base Value 1,000gp, Purchase Limit 5,000gp

Signatures [grooming supplies], [glass equipment], [glassblowing equipment], [manuscripts], [calligraphy]

Population 3,600 (15% aphorite, 10% aasimar, 10% tiefling, 10% nagaji, 10% hobgoblin, 10% drelman, 10% duergar, 5% suli, 5% orc, 5% elf, 5% dhampir, 5% other)

Culture
Government synod of saints

Economy subsistence/monastic

Religion all

Military none, defensive contingent of martial artists

Culture ascetic, contemplative, kind. outer work focuses the inner self. meditation, silence, prayer, perfection are both goals and methods.

Trade Goods glass, stained glass, glassware

Magic high architectural, low druidic/bardic

Cuisine self-sufficient foods produced on Entrana, salt is the only spice. small portions, little flavor, meant for nutrition instead of enjoyment