| The Open Palm House | |
|---|---|
| Nation | Free City of Spens |
| Type | Monastery |
| Deity / Philosophy | None (redemption through conduct) |
| Leader | Palm-Master Galer (Garrik Vale) |
| Leader Title | Palm-Master |
The Open Palm House is a public monastery in Spens, built for exiles, debtors, refugees, former criminals, failed nobles, and anyone trying to become useful again. Its monks train hand-to-hand combat, discipline, mediation, public service, and restraint under pressure. In Spens, blood has no voice, but conduct does.
Palm-Master: Palm-Master Galer (Garrik Vale)
A scarred half-elf with a shaved head, plain robes, and old soldier’s hands. He is patient, blunt, and believes redemption is not a feeling. It is a habit proven daily.