Helm's Shieldhall

Helm's shieldhall is a massive fortress dedicated to Helm in the city of Elturel.

History
The fortress, wanted by the High Lord Dhelt as a commemoration of the alliance between Torm and Helm, was completed in 1394 DR and represented the main residence for paladins and clerics of Helm in the city.

It is said that the fortress was originally built around two great cubical stones which were found on the ground long before the city was built and are considered as gifts from the deity from ages long lost in the past. Their faces are completely covered by carved writings and runes that remain incomprehensible by mortal races. Helmites through history believe that these stones contain powerful magic, but they have always remained silent.

The stones are now embedded in two temples which represent the two dominions of Life and of Light, sacred to Helm.

Structure
The name "shieldhall" matches the design of the outer wall of the fortress, which resemble the shape of a shield.

The fortress is divided in two courts: the outer court and the inner court. The outer court, accessible through the main gate at the frontal bastion, is open to all people of good will, citizens of Elturel or travelers passing by. A colossal stone statue of Helm at the center of the court welcomes visitors and at its sides are the two temples of life and light.Symbolically, only through these two temples is possible to enter the inner court, which is accessible only by Helmites.

From the center of the wall that divides the two courts rises the Tower of The Eye, highest of the towers of the fortress and home to the keeper of the Shieldhall.