In 2704:8 Joranth began constructing a fortress on Dragondale Bluffs. When he died in 2705:3, he left the Bluffs (and the incomplete fortress) to the Manticorum. Since then the Manticorum have adopted the fortress as their headquarters, developed it further and named it Griffon Keep. Damalanthas has recently made this his permanent place of residence. To honour the original owner of the
Keep, a bust of Joranth greets all adventurers who enter its halls. A shrine
with the motives of all good and neutral gods is also being built. In the
courtyard, above the wishing well, is one of two matching 'Walls of Heroes'
(the other is located at New Ivrea). The walls
are dedicated to fallen heroes and those who have paid a great price to
bring freedom to the lands.
Special Adventurers' Services The Manticorum are working hard to make Griffon Keep a haven and gathering point for adventurers from all the lands. All who embrace the code of adventure, companionship and duty are welcomed. Fairly recently, the services and assistance provided by the Manticorum at Griffon Keep have become known as the 'Special Adventurers' Services' (or just SAS) -- common use of this term is "I'll go to the SAS for help". The Manticorum is gradually building
up a store of scrolls, potions and other magic items for trade, as well
as a library of spells and adventurers’ lore that is open to all. Damalanthas
himself generously contributed a number of potions and magical items to
the initial stocks. At any one time the SAS will have the following magical
items available, details are determined randomly:
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