Abbey of St. Elspeth Citharede

The Abbey of St. Elspeth Citharede is a large abbey in the desert where the followers of Saint Elspeth live. The organisation and abbey were founded in 99 or 100 of the Fifth Age. It is located east of Al Kharid, past the desert strykewyrms. It is the location where St. Elspeth's remains were found. A Saradominist abbey was founded there in her memory, and the Sisters of Saint Elspeth devote their time to music and prayer within its walls. The abbey has sand-blasted walls, and a gate to keep out the desert strykewyrms, which are found immediately to the west, as well as bandits.

The abbey plays a large part in the quest One Piercing Note, where a murder takes place within its walls and, not long after, a secular troubadour sets up outside the abbey.



Outside

 * Strykewyrm hunter
 * Valerio
 * 2 unnamed musicians
 * 2 unnamed dancers

Members of the order

 * Spirit of Saint Elspeth
 * Abbess Benita
 * Sister Elena†
 * Sister Cecilia
 * Sister Debora
 * Sister Catherina†
 * Sister Anna†
 * Sister Lara†
 * Sister Esther†
 * Citharede Sisters
 * Organist
 * Isabella† (applicant)

Features

 * A well
 * A sink
 * A cooking range
 * A cabbage field
 * Musicians
 * An altar

Music

 * Valerio's Song
 * Citharede Requiem
 * There has been a Murder (hidden)
 * The Abbey (hidden)

Trivia

 * There is a cave south of the abbey. When examined it says, "Deep scratches have been made on the lip of this cave." It is an eagle cave, but it could also be where Sister Anna hid when she broke out through the window of her cell.
 * The portcullis examine text reads, "The abbey is built much like a fortress."

Concept art
Abadia de Citarista