The Pillars
The Pillars
Map of The Pillars
- Type
- Zone
- Zone
- Coerthas
(Aldenard) - Connects to
- Foundation
The Sea of Clouds
Azys Lla
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“The Pillars serve as the seat of Ishgard's theocracy as well as the residential ward of the nobility. The pristine beauty of the buildings in the Pillars above is in stark contrast to the crumbling masonry and scorched structures in Foundation below.
— In-game description
The Pillars is a zone in Coerthas.
Locations
| Area | Points of Interest |
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| The Pillars |
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Activities
Shops & Services
| Merchant Name | Merchant Location |
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(X:15.1, Y:10.1) |
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(X:9.7, Y:10.7) |
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(X:6.9, Y:9.9) |
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(X:6.5, Y:9.5) |
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(X:6, Y:9.9) |
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(X:6.3, Y:10) |
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(X:7.2, Y:10.2) |
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(X:7.3, Y:10.6) |
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(X:6.7, Y:10.3) |
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(X:7.5, Y:10.4) |
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(X:14.7, Y:11) |
Images
Adventurers in Ishgard
early Concept Art
early Concept Art
Lore
The Jeweled Crozier
The stalls which line this long, narrow alleyway have been likened to the precious stones set in the sacred crozier of the archbishop. Here, Ishgardian merchants sell their wares with the same fervor as those of every great city.
Durendaire Manor
The ancestral home of House Durendaire is also known as the Belfry, as it was once adorned with an enormous iron bell. It was permanently removed, however, after an incident in which its rusted chains snapped on a stormy night, sending the tocsin tumbling to the cobbles, crushing a passerby.
Haillenarte Manor
The residence of House Haillenarte, one of the four High Houses of Ishgard, is said to contain a courtyard filled with flowers of surpassing beauty, leading many to refer to the manor as the "Rose Garden."
Fortemps Manor
The family home of House Fortemps is also widely known as the Alicorn for its spire-topped gazebo, in which a young Lord Haurchefant was often seen stripped to the waist practicing his swordsmanship.
Dzemael Manor
The Rook, as some refer to the manor, is the pride of House Dzemael. Owing to their vast knowledge of architecture, the family has frequently renovated and expanded upon its ancestral home in accordance with the changing trends of the eras.
Athenaeum Astrologicum
Founded by Guenriol de Durendaire, who confirmed the link between the coruscations of the dragon star and the movement of the Dravanians, the Astrologicum is the center of learning for students of the Ishgardian school of astrology. For expanding upon the theories of Adaunel the Younger and building the foundation of the modern school, Guenriol was later venerated as a saint.
The Arc of the Venerable
It is said that Saint Guenriol, after a long and storied tenure as a noble knight and slayer of mighty dragons, passed through this gate and founded the city's first astrologicum.
Borel Manor
Borel Manor was bequeathed to Ser Aymeric de Borel after the elderly couple who raised him passed away. He resides there, attended by a manservant who has served House Borel for generations, and kept company by a cantankerous old cat. However, as his administrative duties demand his undivided attention, he rarely has time to return to the manor.
The Supreme Sacred Tribunal of Halonic Inquisitory Doctrine
The Tribunal serves as the Holy See's hall of adjudication, wherein the guilt of the accused is ascertained through myriad means, including trial by combat. The lower chambers of the tribunal also serve as the headquarters for the inquisitors, hunters of heretics and experts at extracting confessions.
The Hoplon
The largest plaza in the city, the Hoplon takes its name from the bronze shield borne by Halone. Ceremonies are often held below the steps leading to the Vault to the north, and generations of archbishops have taken their oaths beneath the watchful gaze of King Thordan's statue.
The Vault
The Vault is both Ishgard's seat of government and the residence of the archbishop of the Ishgardian Orthodox Church. Saint Thordan's Basilica on the first floor is open to all acolytes, who may gather for services. Access to the upper levels is strictly controlled, as they contain the offices of senior clergy as well as the chambers of the archbishop himself.
Saint Reymanaud's Cathedral
Formal mass is conducted in this majestic cathedral, named for the first archbishop of the Ishgardian Orthodox Church. The adjacent Saint Endalim's Scholasticate provides a comprehensive theological education to those who wish to don the robes of the clergy.
The Architects
The massive stone statues which line the promenade leading to the Vault have been carved in the likeness of the founding fathers of Ishgard, who fought beside King Thordan I in his battle with Nidhogg.
The Last Vigil
The Last Vigil stands at the center of the four citadels built far beyond the borders of the city: Dawn, Dusk, Stone and Steel. In the event that they fall to the might of the Dravanians, this watchtower in the Pillars would serve as the last bastion of the faithful. [1]
References
- ↑ Encyclopaedia Eorzea: Volume I, page 161
