It was a beacon of hope for mankind who was caught helpless during the great dragon wars, and provided the opportunity of healing with the power of the heart. Let’s learn more about the Citadel of Light. Buy Citadel of Light: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/214822/Citadel-of-Light-SAGA?affiliate_id=50797 

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Cold Open

It exists as an inspiration to peace and unification, isolated in the heart of Ansalon itself.

Intro

Welcome to another DragonLance Saga episode. My name is Adam and today we are going to talk about the history of The Citadel of Light. I would like to take a moment and thank the members of this channel, and invite you to consider becoming a member by visiting the link in the description below. You can even pick up Dragonlance gaming materials using my affiliate link. I am referencing the Citadel of Light Dramatic Supplement for this episode. If I leave anything out or misspeak, please leave a comment below.

Discussion

The aftermath of the Chaos War and the coming of the Dragon Overlords had profound effects on everyone. For Goldmoon, it began with the loss of the very goddess that gave her purpose and life after losing her home. As if the loss of a priestess’ deity wasn't enough, her beloved Riverwind, partner, lover and friend was killed by Malystrix with one daughter killed alongside him and the other horrifically scarred. Goldmoon turned away from the world, and her tribe of the Que-shu. She appointed her surviving daughter Moonsong as the new leader of her tribe and left to say goodbye to her two remaining friends, Tika and Caramon Majere, before ending her own life.

The darkness that clouded her mind was deepened by the absence of the light and love she had once felt every moment of every day through her god and her husband. In the empty void left, she filled it with sorrow and hate. Hate for the Overlord who took her husband and child, and hate for the world which seemed to scorn life itself. As she journeyed toward Solace, she entered a massive storm. Seeking shelter in a cave, she discovered that it already had an occupant. An old man. She was invited to share the fire, and the old man shared that they had both seen the return and removal of the gods, and the destruction of all they held dear. He implored her to unburden herself and asked what could there be left to lose by sharing her experiences? 

After she shared her story, the old man sat in contemplation for a time before returning by asking, How can the gods ever truly leave Krynn? They infused the world with their very essence. They created us from pieces of themselves, and thus if we looked into our own hearts, we would surely find their divine inspiration. This sagely old man then stood up and walked out of the cave. The rain has ceased to fall and he wished her a safe journey before disappearing. Goldmoon continued on to Solace, deep in contemplation of the Sage’s words. She arrived at Solace, aware of nothing around her, and was tackled by Caramon Majere who pushed her out of the way of the falling Inn of the Last Home. 

Suddenly snapped back into the world, Goldmoon saw the dragon purge happening in the skies above them all. The ground was littered by the bodies of the town's residents. Goldmoon immediately began caring for the wounded survivors and when she came upon a wounded dwarf which Tika was weeping over. This was Jasper Fireforge, nephew of their old friend Flint. Goldmoon fell to her knees, and whispered a prayer from the recesses of her very soul. Shockingly she saw that her hands began to glow and the ...