The Abbey of St. Elspeth Citharede is a large abbey in the desert where the followers of Saint Elspeth live. The organisation and abbey were founded in 99 or 100 of the Fifth Age. It is located east of Al Kharid, past the desert strykewyrms. It is the location where St. Elspeth's remains were found. A Saradominist abbey was founded there in her memory, and the Sisters of Saint Elspeth devote their time to music and prayer within its walls. The abbey has sand-blasted walls, and a gate to keep out the desert strykewyrms, which are found immediately to the west, as well as bandits.

The abbey plays a large part in the quest One Piercing Note, where a murder takes place within its walls and, not long after, a secular troubadour sets up outside the abbey.

Location on World Map
Duel Arena
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Al Kharid	←	Abbey of St. Elspeth Citharede	→	Burgh De Rott
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Uzer

Contents 1 NPCs 1.1 Outside 1.2 Inside 2 Features 3 Music 4 Trivia 5 Gallery

NPCsEdit

OutsideEdit

• Strykewyrm hunter
• Valerio
• 2 unnamed musicians
• 2 unnamed dancers

InsideEdit

• Abbess Benita
• Sister Elena
• Sister Cecilia
• Sister Debora
• Sister Catherina
• Sister Anna
• Citharede Sisters
• Organist
• Spirit of Saint Elspeth

FeaturesEdit

• A well
• A sink
• A cooking range
• A cabbage field
• Musicians
• An altar

MusicEdit

• Valerio's Song
• Citharede Requiem
• There has been a Murder (hidden)
• The Abbey (hidden)

TriviaEdit

• There is a cave south of the abbey. When examined it says, "Deep scratches have been made on the lip of this cave." It is an eagle cave, but it could also be where Sister Anna hid when she broke out through the window of her cell.
• The portcullis examine text reads, "The abbey is built much like a fortress."

GalleryEdit

v • d • e Desert settlements
Al Kharid • Pollnivneach • Shantay Pass • Nardah • Uzer • Bedabin Camp • Menaphos • Sophanem • Ullek • Exiled Kalphite Hive • Kalphite Hive • Agility Pyramid • Bandit Camp • Citharede Abbey • Dominion Tower • Duel Arena • Mage Training Arena • Uzer Mastaba • Desert Mining Camp • Monkey Colony • Jaldraocht