Monastery of the Yellow Rose The Monastery of the Yellow Rose , also known as the Citadel of the White Worm , was a monastery dedicated to St . Sollars the Twice - Martyred and Ilmater , the Broken God . It was situated high in the Earthspur Mountains in Damara , overlooking the Glacier of the White Worm . It was the most well known of the facilities belonging to the Disciples of St . Sollars the Twice - Martyred . Geography . The Monastery was a difficult place to reach , as the trails leading there were hard to find and follow . Furthermore , it was an arduous climb up a mountain pass to reach the entrance . It was a very solitary and remote place . Located high in the Earthspur Mountains , the monastery lay east of the Glacier of the White Worm . Overlooking the glacier , it was built into the rocky side of a jagged mountain peak , one of the tallest in the Earthspurs , and upon a high plateau . Structure . The Citadel of the White Worm was an immense and sprawling fortress . From the outside , it projected many turrets , balconies , and windows . The top of the highest structure was a crenulated tower . There were also extensive tunnels into the mountain below . Every generation of monks built on new structures and dug out new subterranean chambers and tunnels . Interior . Inside , every room displayed the artwork and architecture of the monks of the Yellow Rose , reflecting their great discipline . The monastery resembled an impressive museum devoted to the persistence , indomitability , and rise of human - kind in Faerûn . However , being built into the side of a mountain , only about half the rooms had windows looking onto the daylight . The remainder were underground , within the mountain itself . A lengthy network of catacombs ran under the monastery and through the mountain . There were three main sections . One wing held a vast cellar where the monks stored vats of blueberry wine . Another housed their archives and records about the Bloodstone Lands , the most complete collection anywhere in the Realms . Finally , the catacombs served as burial vaults , holding the remains of deceased monks . The monastery contained a private prayer room for masters that included a table on a stage , where the masters sat for audiences . By 1479 DR , there was a major " portal " in the monastery that allowed passage from the far - distant Underdark town of Earth ' s End . Activities . At the Monastery of the Yellow Rose , the monks dedicated themselves to venerating the Suffering God , Ilmater . This seemed to be primarily through the hard work necessary to survive in the harsh environment around the monastery , and here they thrived . The monks toiled for at least sixteen hours a day , without fail . Initiates and low - ranking monks were most responsible for the basic necessities of life in the high mountains . They worked in the small gardens , they cut and hauled blocks of ice that would be melted for water , and they foraged in the desolate mountains for supplies . The monks also created blueberry wine from blueberries they collected . Their efforts gave their superiors the time and capacity to focus on less vital but more spiritual work . Those with the skill focused on crafting sculptures and tapestries . They kept a grand museum of artwork themed around Ilmater , preserving the art , architecture , and handiworks of his faithful in a tribute to their faith and discipline . The monks also dedicated their time to genealogical studies At the Monastery , they maintained vast archives about the Bloodstone Lands , the most complete anywhere in the Realms . Once a year , the mid - ranking monks led expeditions out of the mountains and into the cities of the Bloodstone Lands : Damara , Vaasa , Impiltur , and Narfell . There they gathered and recorded local news , familiarized themselves with travelers passing through and with newcomers settling in the area , and listed births and deaths . These included genealogies , and some monks specialized in genealogical studies . As a result , they were used to dealing with delicate matters of heritage among the nobility . They sometimes served as emissaries within the Bloodstone Lands . One other task the monks had was to construct and maintain the Watcher ' s Mound s that lay throughout the Earthspur Mountains south of the Monastery . Well over a hundred of these campsites were situated along the trails running down from the monastery . Not only mounds , there were defensible campsites with shelter where a traveler , a ranger , or a Watcher might spend a night in safety . Each site also contained a hidden cache of preserved food , water , and tools . The monks and local rangers restocked these caches , and took note of when they were wantonly looted and who was responsible , as well as who was considerate enough to leave spare supplies behind . Inhabitants . The monk s of the Monastery of the Yellow Rose were Disciples of St . Sollars the Twice - Martyred , also called the Order of the Yellow Rose . The monastery was their most famous facility . The Monastery accommodated up to 750 monks . The Monastery seldom had visitors , and few came purely for sightseeing , owing to its remoteness and inaccessibility . But those who did come found the journey worth their while and the experience rewarding . For the same reason , orphans were rarely left at the gates as at other monasteries . Instead , every few years , the monks went out into the neighboring lands of Damara and Vaasa and chose a young orphan to join them . Relations . The monks were renowned for the loyalty they showed to their allies , such as the Order of the Golden Cup , with whom they often traveled . They were greatly respected in diplomatic matters and on issues of truth , for their inner strength , and as dangerous enemies . The Disciples of St . Sollars were greatly respected wherever they journeyed , even by the Nars of Narfell . They maintained friendly and supportive relations with nearby communities in Damara and Vaasa , and they were especially respected there . Even those who opposed the Monastery of the Yellow Rose and its works would not dare move openly against them . The Knights of Imphras II of Impiltur , who were backed by the church of Ilmater , had in the past fought alongside the Disciples of St . Sollars . The Lords of Imphras II , a ruling council of Impiltur in 1359 DR , had respected the Disciples for a long time . History . The Disciples of St . Sollars the Twice - Martyred crossed over the Great Glacier , over the lands that would later be known as Damara and Vaasa , whilst both realms still lay beneath the ice . A fanatical order , they sought the most imposing , harsh , and dangerous place at which to build their temple , and found it in the highest peaks of the Earthspurs . The Monastery of the Yellow Rose , also known as the Citadel of the White Worm , was founded in the Year of the Yellow Rose , 1242 DR . In the Year of the Serpent , 1359 DR , Grand Master Poke died suddenly . This necessitated that Kane , a Master of Spring and next - in - line for the position of Grand Master , hurry back to the monastery and manage affairs until a new Grand Master could be trained and selected . However , Kane declined to hold the position for any length of time . After Kane , the next in line was a man named Temmenische , who was 95 years old , so he was hardly a practical choice . Although Cantoule was not in line for the position of Grand Master of Flowers , was not an obvious choice , and , aged about 40 , was considered rather too young , Kane and Temmenische decided he would be the most suitable successor . Thus , Cantoule was pressed into the position of Grand Master of Flowers , and Kane and Temmenische put Cantoule through accelerated training in advanced techniques to prepare him for the post . As Grand Master , Cantoule continued his lessons while managing the Monastery of the Yellow Rose , a task for which he appeared quite capable . Since he took over in 1359 DR , the monastery enjoyed peaceful times and affairs proceeded smoothly with well - worn tradition . However , Cantoule first had to decide which of the would - be kings of Damara the monastery should throw its support behind . Cantoule appeared to favor the heroic Gareth Dragonsbane , an adventuring companion of Kane . This would greatly strengthen Gareth ' s case . Thus Gareth invited Grand Master Cantoule to visit him in Bloodstone Village . The Monastery also sent a number of its monks to Gareth Dragonsbane , lord of Damara , so that they could serve as his emissaries to the Lords of Imphras II of Impiltur . This was thanks to the esteem the Lords had for the Yellow Rose , and Gareth ' s close relationship with the Monastery via his companion Kane . Later in 1359 DR , Duke Helmont the 15th of Carmathan in Damara claimed royal lineage , but an old women purporting to be midwife to the House of Devlin had no recollection of his birth and doubted his claims . Thus , Gareth Dragonsbane invited the Monks of the Yellow Rose to investigate the matter . Although the monastery possessed complete genealogical records , they sent a contingent of monks to Carmathan to investigate directly and fairly . With the monks so highly respected , Helmont had no option but to cooperate . Preliminary reports suggested the monks had apparently found evidence supporting the midwife ' s version of events . Gareth became king later in 1359 DR . In the Year of Rogue Dragons , 1373 DR , on Mirtul 25 , the monastery was besieged by a flight of maddened chromatic dragon s sent by Sammaster to prevent anyone from finding lore pertaining to the Rage of Dragons sweeping across Faerûn at the time . The hunters Dorn Graybrook and Raryn Snowstealer , the copper dragon Chatulio , and the song dragon Kara aided the monks in defending the monastery . The siege lasted for several days , before metallic dragon s departed their refuge in the Galena Mountains and routed the chromatic dragons on Flamerule 11 . The monastery community was nearly destroyed in the battle . In 1484 DR , the monastery hosted Ambergris while her friend Afafrenfere sought to be accepted once more as a monk after leaving the order . The masters , led by Grandmaster Kane , agreed that Afafrenfere could return to the order if he joined Ambergris and Jarlaxle in their affairs in the Silver Marches .