Candlekeep
Tom23
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does anyone think it would be cool to protect it from invasion or siege
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Hmm well maybe one of the books is worth millions in gold lol
It's never good business to kill your supplier and your market at the same time.
On the other hand, I'd hate to see such an important place that has raised more than one hero ever come under attack. Then again, I am very rarely happy to see good places be under attack, especially if it appears the attackers will succeed.
Knowledge is power... Where is a better place to attack for such a thing as knowledge.
It would likely take a band of epic level characters to survive after committing such a deed.
EDIT: Come to think of it, even the Harpers *may* hunt those responsible.
"we will funnel them into the narrow path, where their numbers will count for nothing, and wave after wave will smash against our shields!"
I'm not sure about whether that narrow pass to the entrance to Candlekeep exists in canon, but at least in the game that is definitely a strategic chokepoint.
Considering the location and vast amount of magical protections, as well as a legion of mages inside (being guests or residents), I don't think anyone's stupid enough to attack Candlekeep. And if someone would be that dimwitted, I doubt the siege would take any more work than sitting around, waiting for the attackers to throw themselves to death on the wards before the Ancient Silver Dragon Ghost who dwells below the castle devours the rest.
Army leader : "CHAAARGE!"
Keeper of the Portal : "Hoooold traveler, before you are allowed entry, you must donate a tome of great value to our library!"
Army leader : "Don't listen, attack him!!!"
*six hours later-- thousands of bodies on the ground as one man stands on his feet, in front of the army leader*
Army leader : "DAMN YOU, why don't you just DIE?!"
Keeper of the Portal : "Hoooold traveler, before you are allowed entry, you must donate a tome of great value to our library!"
Why don't we set the library on fire then try and save everyone by keeping them out of Candlekeep!
Sorry lost myself there...
- Gorion did not follow E's advice to leave Candlekeep with CHARNAME
- Gorion did not receive E's letter* in time, or did not read it
- E did not send Gorion that letter at all
Would CHARNAME's life still be in danger? Who would somehow sneak in Candlekeep and kill CHARNAME, more 'dangerous' guys like Carbos and Shank? Seems to me Candlekeep wasn't entirely safe and secure.
*that letter you find on Gorion's body just outside Candlekeep
Honestly, who would you believe, the extremely wealthy leaders of the Iron Throne or an old harper and his bastard kid?