Platinum Sanctuary

The Platinum Sanctuary is the oldest temple to the god Bahamut, the Platinum Dragon. It is one of the main temples in the ancient city of Vasselheim, located in the city's Silver Talon's Reach district.

Exterior
The Platinum Sanctuary is built into the side of the Heaven's Stair. It is a grand stone fortress that is described as looking "older than time itself." The fortress has been weathered significantly with time, to the point that the points and edges of the stonework were rounded and smoothed down. Along the outside, it could be seen that there were silver markings in a form of primitive Draconic that read platitudes such as "honor" and "justice."

From the ground, it takes about twenty minutes to climb the stairs to the three spires atop the Sanctuary. The spires are made of ivory and silver, that ascend from the fortress, parallel to the mountainside. It is clear that these are later additions to the structure because they do not match the stonework of the original fortress. On a clear day, it provides an overlook of the seemingly endless Vesper Timberland.

The entrance to the fortress is guarded by the Scalebearers of Bahamut, who wear silver armor with blue cloaks. The doors are very large, flanked by giant pillars,, and made of stone with white marbling throughout. The doors also had a barely visible, worn-away symbol of Bahamut emblazoned on them.

Main chamber
In the main chamber, the high stone ceiling has holes letting in beams of light that form a pattern of a large shield to Bahamut on the stone marble floor, even when it is cloudy outside.

Central worship chamber
The entrance to the room is guarded by a set of stone doors, which can be opened using the holy symbol of Bahamut. Inside, the central chamber is about 80 feet in height with large stone pillars. The walls have detailed drawings depicting the tale of creation and show how the planes align; the Astral Plane, the Nine Hells, and the Abyss surround the Prime Material Plane, and across it, a giant platinum Bahamut bites down on one of Tiamat's throats. Across the ceiling, the holes let in light that forms an image of Bahamut.

Hall of the Exalt
Large room, 60 feet high, coated with platinum-like material. In the centre of it, there is a mausoleum-like structure, which is also covered with the same material. A couple of sconces are attached to the walls of the center building and give off low, flickering light in the chamber. And there are elements of the scrolling engraved across the structure faces.

On the ceiling, there are platinum golems welding platinum cleavers. They remain hidden until something is sealed in the Hall of Exalt and attack everyone who doesn't bear a symbol of Bahamut.

Notable people

 * Lady Kima of Vord: Halfling follower of Bahamut and a former disciple of Platinum Sanctuary.
 * Platinum Knight Udire: A champion of Bahamut who was assigned by Highbearer Vord to assist Vox Machina when they requested aid after the Chroma Conclave attacked Emon. He was promptly knocked off his feet by Lady Kima, who insisted that she would be joining Vox Machina in matters concerning her "home turf."
 * Highbearer Vord: An elven male who runs the Platinum Sanctuary. Also referred to as the Silvertouched.
 * Scalebearer Yonn: One of the head Scalebearers at the Sanctuary.

Background
The Sanctuary was established to preserve knowledge of the Calamity and the history of the prime deities and their temples. Some time after year 795 PD, a lower chamber of the Sanctuary was occupied by phase spiders.

Vox Machina sealed one of the Horns of Orcus down in the Hall of the Exalt.

The Sanctuary acts as a gathering place for the allied forces who are making a stand against Vecna.

After an aide cast Identify on the Deck of Many Things and realized the incredibly dangerous arcane power of the item, Highbearer Vord arranged for the deck to be sealed away in the vaults beneath the Platinum Sanctuary.