The Spire of the Ascendant

Location: On a peak directly overlooking the golden city of Aurum in the Platinum Provinces. Philosophy: Way of the Ascendant Dragon (Metallic). Icon: A Gold Dragon exhaling a cloud of fire.

Lore: The Astra monastery ("Iron-Root") emulates dragons; this monastery serves them. This is the elite training ground for the Metallic Dragonborn of K'thari. Here, they are taught not by mortals, but by the ancient Metallic Dragons themselves to channel their own breath weapons into martial arts. It is a place of high philosophy, rigid drills, and elemental mastery. Monks from here often serve as the "Honor Guard" for the Dragon Ancients.