Disciples of St . Sollars the Twice - Martyred The Disciples of St . Sollars the Twice - Martyred , also known as the Order of the Yellow Rose or the Monks of the Yellow Rose , was a monastic order devoted to St . Sollars and Ilmater , The One Who Endures . They were noted for the Monastery of the Yellow Rose , located high in the Earthspur Mountains near to the Glacier of the White Worm . Dogma . As followers of Ilmater , the Disciples of St . Sollars were ascetics and favored the simpler things , but were devoted to creating beauty in hardship . The monks did not attempt to force their ways or beliefs on others . Instead , they went about their business confident in their faith . The Disciples of St . Sollars were known as loyal allies and as dangerous enemies . They were highly respected on issues of truth and diplomacy and for their inner strength . Dwelling on the Glacier of the White Worm , the monks shared their home with a terrible beast : the remorhaz or white worm . This was a massive , insectoid creature , some 20 feet ( 6 . 1 meters ) long , aggressive and predatory , that could tunnel through ice and earth and generated extreme heat from its body . However , the monks lived in harmony with the white worms , not in conflict , and believed it symbolized the courage and determination of their order . Thus they perfected the art of riding the remorhaz . Organization . Joining . Although orphaned children were sometimes left at the gates of monasteries , the Monastery of the Yellow Rose was far too remote and difficult to reach . Instead , every few years , the monks went out into the neighboring lands of Damara and Vaasa and chose a young orphan to join them . They tried to teach the child how to be a good person in a harsh world . Some of these orphans might stay on with the order . Ranks . The monks had the following ranks : As their penance , the Brothers , Disciples , and Immaculates had to endure long periods living in the wilds around the monastery , serving as Watchers . Doing so allowed them to progress to the rank of Master . Sub - orders . Around 1491 DR , outside novices and acolytes , the monks were divided into three lesser orders , each with a different focus to their work and religious practices , but equally important both in theory and in practice . Watchers . The Watchers were a branch of the Order who patrolled the Earthspur Mountains south of the Monastery of the Yellow Rose , dwelling in the wild and learning to survive and endure . Their goal was to understand the ways of the harsh land around them . They usually left the Monastery for three to six months at a time , in any season , from the brief few weeks of high summer to the height of winter , when the snows were at their deepest . They were always on the move , never spending more than one night in the one place , and could travel some 20 to 50 miles ( 32 to 80 kilometers ) in a day , whatever the weather , day or night . The Watchers were always alone , their only contact with animals . Some even shared a den with a bear or ran with a pack of wolves . Many of them acquired and were accompanied by friendly animals , and could employ a " speak with animals " power to converse with them and gain knowledge and insight . The purpose of this phase of their training was to develop a symbiotic relationship with the natural world . Although alone , they closely watched all other travelers in the mountains , particularly strangers and adventuring bands . Everyone who spent a few days or more journeying in the Earthspurs had surely been discreetly monitored by the Watchers at some point . However , they almost never contacted anyone face - to - face . An impressive 99 % of Watchers returned to the Monastery without harm , which was proof of their discipline and training . Rituals . A monk who wished to challenge for the rank of Master of Dragons first had to undergo an initiation that involved an extraordinarily difficult test of skill and courage — to ride the remorhaz . This was on the one hand a test of their discipline but on the other a declaration of their devotion to St . Sollars the Twice - Martyred , a demonstration of their inner strength , courage , and determination needed to subdue the beast and ride mere inches away from death or terrible injury . A monk who would attempt to ride a remorhaz was equipped with a simple lasso and a pair of magical leather - and - iron spurs of special design . They stood upon a certain rocky outcrop and waited for the white worm to slither past , at which point they tried to lasso it . If the monk missed with the lasso , then they could wait for another remorhaz to roll pass , but missing three times was marked as a failure . They could try again after one week , but those going for Master of Dragons had to wait and train until they felt up to the challenge again . No one could help them in this . Once the lasso was in place , the monk then leapt onto its back and tried to firmly plant their spurs in its shell . Both spurs was ideal ; one spur would do , but was dangerously unstable . A monk who missed planting their spurs or was unable to ride risked touching the bare superheated back of the angry remorhaz and suffering searing burns , even death . A monk who could do all this had to remain standing on the back of the white worm and ride it for a distance of no less than 100 yards ( 91 meters ) . Whether successful or not , after an attempt , other monks were free to help their fellow in escaping the remorhaz . Despite the danger of terrible injury or death , no monk who qualified ever refused to try . In fact , even those who didn ' t qualify would give it a go , and most monks at the Monastery tried it at least once in their lives . Still , many monks came to their end of their lives while trying to become a Master of Dragons . The youngest ever to ride the remorhaz was Afrafa , aged only 15 and a low - ranking monk , around 1349 DR . Activities . The Monks of the Yellow Rose dedicated themselves to venerating the Suffering God , Ilmater . This seemed to be primarily through the hard work necessary to survive in the harsh environment of the Monastery of the Yellow Rose , 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 brewed 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 . At the Monastery of the Yellow Rose , they preserved Ilmatari art , architecture , and handiworks in a grand museum that was a tribute to their faith and discipline . 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 . Back at the Monastery , they maintained vast archives about the Bloodstone Lands , the most complete anywhere in the Realms . 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 , they 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 . Abilities . Thanks to their endless labors , the Disciples of St . Sollars often had great stamina , tireless in their efforts and resistant to fatigue . Their time spent in the cold mountain wilderness made some born survivors , hardy and knowing well how to get along in the wild . The monks could also be skilled climbers , leapers , and as surefooted as mountain goats on ice and on steep slopes , and could fight well in such conditions . Those monks who focused on sculpture and tapestry could be talent artists , even performers . For their wilderness efforts , monk s of the order could cross - train freely as ranger s . They could also become shadowdancer s . Possessions . The Disciples typically carried a healer ' s kit and a climber ' s kit . Those who were not monks and relied on weapons and armor bore mace s of masterwork make and wore chainmail . Some carried " faith token s " of Ilmater . Base of Operations . The most well - known facility of the order was the Monastery of the Yellow Rose . It stood in a remote and isolated location high in the Earthspur Mountains , built into the side of a peak beside the Glacier of the White Worm . This massive fortified structure housed some 750 monks of the Order . Relationships . 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 here . Even those who opposed the Monastery of the Yellow Rose and its works would not dare move openly against them . The monks regularly traveled with paladin s of Ilmater , particular those of the Order of the Golden Cup . 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 . In the Year of the Yellow Rose , 1242 DR , they founded the Monastery of the Yellow Rose , also known as the Citadel of the White Worm . 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 .