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Grand Museum
Grand Museum
Released20 March 2024 (Update)
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LocationCivitas illa Fortis
League regionVarlamore Varlamore✓
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The Grand Museum is a museum in Civitas illa Fortis, dedicated to the history of Varlamore. It is managed by Curator Herminius, who can be spoken to for a brief history of the kingdom. The museum is also the starting location for the Ethically Acquired Antiquities quest.

A variety of artefacts can be found in the museum, such as the armour of the Cloud Titan[1] and unique daggers that have been given to Kualti guards that served former rulers.[2]

Displays

Ground floor display cases

The ground floor of the museum.
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A statue of the legendary hero Atlazora, the Jaguar of Night's Shadow. Statue of Atlazora
This statue depicts the legendary hero Atlazora, sometimes known as the Jaguar of Night's Shadow.
A display showing the Cloak of Ranul. Cloak of Ranul
It is said that the cloak on display here was crafted during the first Teok Xiki, more commonly known as the Gathering.

The Gathering is the process used by both the Church of Ralos and the Sect of Ranul to select a new Teokan after the death of the previous one. This cloak was likely presented as a gift to the newly selected Teokan of Ranul.

A statue of the legendary hero Taur, the Young Bull. Statue of Taur
This statue depicts the legendary hero Taur, sometimes known as the Young Bull.
A display showing Dizana's Quiver. Dizana's Quiver
The quiver on display here is a replica of the one originally created by the hero Dizana. The hardiness of the quiver, along with Dizana's fame, led to many of these replicas being created. Some of them still exist today and are often used by fighters in the Fortis Colosseum.

The status of the original quiver is heavily debated. Many claim that it has long been lost, while others believe it exists among the replicas being used within the Colosseum.

A statue of the legendary hero Dizana, the Heroine of the Hunt. Statue of Dizana
This statue depicts the legendary hero Dizana, sometimes known as the Heroine of the Hunt.
A statue of the legendary hero Xerna, the Mother of Wisdom. Statue of Xerna
This statue depicts the legendary hero Xerna, sometimes known as the Mother of Wisdom.
Normally this display would show Xerna's Diadem. Xerna's Diadem (before Ethically Acquired Antiquities)
Be aware that the diadem normally displayed here was recently stolen. The Grand Museum is willing to pay a high price for information that leads to its return.

(after Ethically Acquired Antiquities)
Be aware that the diadem normally displayed here was recently stolen. However, thanks to a helpful adventurer, the diadem has been recovered and will soon be back on display.

A display showing Xerna's Diadem. Xerna's Diadem
The diadem on display here dates back to the earliest days of Varlamore. It was made for the hero Xerna and it is believed she wore it when she wed her long-time companion, Quoatlos.
While the diadem was safely displayed here for many years, it was recently stolen by an unknown party. However, thanks to a helpful adventurer, the diadem was quickly recovered.
A statue of the legendary hero Marhuitz, the Old Wolf. Statue of Marhuitz
This statue depicts the legendary hero Marhuitz, the first king of Fortis. He was sometimes known as the Old Wolf.
A display showing the Crown of Ralos. The Crown of Ralos
The crown on display here is the original Crown of Ralos. When King Marhuitz was crowned the first king of Fortis, it was this crown that was placed upon his head.

Since its creation, the crown has been worn by every ruler of the Tullus dynasty. However, after the execution of Emperor Imafore and the passing of the throne to the Arkan dynasty, King Mezpah had a new crown created.

A statue of the legendary hero Quoatlos, the Feathered Serpent. Statue of Quoatlos
This statue depicts the legendary hero Quoatlos, sometimes known as the Feathered Serpent.

1st floor display cases

The 1st floor of the museum.
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A display showing a copy of the Royal Accord of Twill. Royal Accord of Twill
The Royal Accord of Twill is an ancient document detailing the transfer of power from Kourend's Council of Elders to the Five Houses.

Following the War of Betrayal, King Kharedst III of Kourend arranged for the original document to be displayed here in the Grand Museum. However, a naval disaster resulted in the loss of the accord. As such, the document shown here is a replica.

A column depicting key events in Kourend's history. History of Kourend
The column on display here is one of two built at the end of the War of Betrayal. This column depicts various key events in Kourend's history, most notably the Age of Strife.

The Age of Strife was considered the darkest era in Kourend's history, but it was also during this period that refugees fleeing Kourend first braved the Custodia Mountains. It was these refugees who would go on to found the first settlements of Varlamore, including Fortis.

A display showing an ancient icon of Ralos. Icon of Ralos
The icon on display here is believed to be the oldest icon of Ralos in existance. The icon predates the founding of Fortis by hundreds of years and acts as a reminder of just how long Ralos has been worshipped.

While the origin of the icon has long been debated, most historians now agree that it came to Varlamore alongside early settlers from Kourend.

A display showing some Kualti daggers. Kualti Daggers
The Kualti were founded by King Mezpah after his ascension to the throne. These six elite warrior are chosen from the Knights of Varlamore and act as the royal guard for the ruler of the kingdom.

Upon their selection, each Kualti is granted a weapon of their choice alongside a Kualti dagger, with them keeping these weapons until death. After the passing of a Kualti, their dagger is displayed here in the Grand Museum.

Normally this display would show the armour of a Knight of Varlamore. Knight of Varlamore Armour
The armour normally displayed here is currently being cleaned.

The Knights of Varlamore were founded by King Mezpah after his ascension to the throne. These knights are selected by either the kingdom's ruler or their heir, with any citizen of Varlamore having the ability to become one.

Knights of Varlamore can serve in a variety of duties across the kingdom and are granted a set of prestigious armour like that shown here.

Normally this display would show a model of Tempestus. Tempestus Model
The model normally displayed here is currently being cleaned.

100 years after the founding of Fortis, it was decreed that a second settlement be built to address issues caused by the fast growing population. At the time, the islands of Tempest Bay were not considered a strong contender due to the unstable ground and the presence of a band of hill giants. However, the unlikely defeat of the giants ultimately led to the construnction of Tempestus. The model here shows the city as it exists today.

A statue of King Maximus. It was he who ordered the construction of the Fortis Colosseum. Statue of King Maximus
This statue depicts King Maximus, the creator of the Fortis Colosseum.

In the early days of the kingdom, criminals were sacrified to Ralos in a temple atop the Fortis Cliffs. However, King Maximus ordered the destruction of this temple, insisting there was no place for human sacrifice in Varlamore.

In place of the temple, King Maximus had the Fortis Colosseum built, with it remaining there to this day.

A column depicting Imafore's Betrayal. Imafore's Betrayal
The column on display here is one of two built at the end of the War of Betrayal. This column depicts the event that ignited the war between Kourend and Varlamore: Imafore's killing of the Kourend royal family.

The war went on to last six years and ended at the Battle of the Proudspire when Varlamorian freedom fighters led by Imafore's own cousin captured him. Imafore was executed soon after, with his cousin, Mezpah Arkan, taking the throne.

2nd floor display cases

The 2nd floor of the museum.
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A display showing a statue built by the Old Ones. Old One Statue
On display here are various pieces of an Old One statue. The Old Ones were a race that inhabited Varlamore hundreds of years before the first human settlers arrived here, with them being strong worshippers of Ralos and Ranul.

This statue is believed to depict a spirit called a nagua. It is said that the Old Ones summoned these spirits for various reasons via a magical art called naguanil.

A display showing the Armour of the Cloud Titan. Armour of the Cloud Titan
The armour on display here was once worn by the Cloud Titan that inhabited the islands of Tempest Bay.

Despite the Cloud Titan being defeated around 900 years ago, the armour was not found until roughly 700 years later when it was donated to the museum by a traveller.

The traveller claimed to have slain the Cloud Titan himself, with the giant having survived its original defeat. However, experts consider this unlikely.

A display showing the Fang of the Colossal Wyrm. Fang of the Colossal Wyrm
On display here is a fang from the Colossal Wyrm. The wyrm is believed to have originated from deep within the Hailstorm Mountains, but for unknown reasons, it travelled to the Avium Savannah around 200 years ago. The wyrm terrorised the region for many moons before warriors from across the kingdom finally banded together to defeat it.

Changes

Date Changes
24 April 2024
(Update)

Empty displays in the museum now have info cards added inside them.

References

  1. ^ "Transcript:A Kingdom United". Old School RuneScape. "On any ordinary day, the Grand Museum of Civitas illa Fortis would be bustling with visitors hoping to get a glimpse at the rare treasures within – the icon of Ralos, the armour of the Cloud Titan and, of course, the Royal Accord of Twill, finally taking pride of place in the glass cabinet found in the Hall of Kourend's centre."
  2. ^ "A Kingdom United". Old School RuneScape. "Yorah would meet the High Priest to hand over their predecessor's dagger and cement their place as one of the Kualti."

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