Monastery of Hope
The Monastery of Hope is believed to have been founded some time during the Age of Arcanum, before the fall of Serenrae. It was abandoned for hundreds of years before being rediscovered and looted by adventurers in 784 P.D. Its rediscovery was of marginal interest up until the fall of the Cinder King by the cleric Pike Trickfoot and her friends brought renewed attention and fresh worshippers to Sarenrae. A reclusive group of hermits suddenly found themselves with a flock of eager followers and set upon the idea of refounding the Monastery.
In 819 PD the set out for the ruin. They cleared out the space of beasts and made to quietly rediscover the secrets of the Monastery. They still remained fairly reclusive, not sending out missionaries or trying to swell the ranks and the knowledge of the settlement went largely unnoticed. Five times thus far a cleric would arrive claiming to have been drawn to the settlement by a vision. The first of these was Iodun the Betrayer and ever since that shameful event the Pilgrims have been treated with suspicion. The second pilgrim was Sister Joan who died from a mysterious jungle illness. The third and fourth were the Damrang brothers who stayed only a year. The fifth Pilgrim was Nia the Bear.
Clergy
High Lightkeeper Dri'alon, Human male C7. Dri'alon has been High Lightkeeper since the Betrayer murdered High Lightkeeper Jeen in 826 PD. He is in his late fifties with a shock of white hair and kindly grey eyes that counterpoint his severe and stoic nature.
Lightkeeper Vur, Orc Female C5. Vur the Flotsam was supposedly rescued from a shipwreck by High Lightkeeper Jeen and was shattered by Jeen's death, taking a vow of silence that only made her more intimidating.
Brightsoul Brissa, Halfling C4. Brissa is perpetually dogging Brightsoul Domchooli, suspicious of the goblin and ever ready to respond to the expected attack.
Brightsoul Domchooli, Goblin P5. Domchooli is quiet and unassuming, also an excellent baker and brewer. Her mead output is staggering and the Softened Ale has bought her much goodwill among the Seeking.
Embersoul Trixican, Half-Elf C2. Trixican is quiet and distant. They raised Embersoul Volet from infancy and they are very close but there is a persistent rumor that Trixican is secretly jealous that Volet has become her equal and may even become her superior soon.
Embersoul Volet, Human C23. Volet lost her parents at a young age, taken in by Embersoul Trixican and has proved to be a very eager and talented student. She is always moving and usually talking.
Embersoul Nia, Elf Female C1 4. Sent by High Lightkeeper Dri'alon to recover a stolen icon.
Lay Members
The flock of common worshippers are collectively called the Seeking. They are largely serfs and sharecroppers who support the compound.
