White Spire

White Spire is an Orlesian Circle and a templar stronghold located in Val Royeaux. The building can be seen from anywhere in the capital city of Orlais, even more so during the night: the white tower is lit by magic, an image described by the templars as the sword of the Maker.

Phylacteries of all White Spire mages are kept within the tower, as well as the First Enchanters of every Circle in Thedas.

Initially the tower served as the ruling fortress of Emperor Kordillus Drakon who founded the Chantry. As a relic from that time there are numerous dungeons with ancient torture chambers in the lower levels of the tower. These levels are called "the Pit". Middle levels of the tower are occupied by the mages, while the templars reside in the upper floors.