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[[File:HOut KolaarMountain.png|200px|thumb|right|The Vadam keep near the base of Kolaar Mountain.]]
[[File:HOut KolaarMountain.png|200px|thumb|right|The Vadam keep near the base of Kolaar Mountain.]]
The '''Vadam keep''' is the [[keep]] and seat of the [[House of 'Vadam]], the ruling [[Sangheili]] clan of the state of [[Vadam]] in the [[Yermo]] province of [[Sanghelios]].<ref name="tcp88">'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''pages 88-89''</ref> Over three thousand years old, it is a large castle-like fortress built on the lower slopes and base of [[Kolaar Mountain]] with warrens running inside the mountain itself, something that has made it well defensible over the ages.<ref>'''Halo: The Thursday War''', ''page 213''</ref> Vadam keep has a mountain gate located at the end of a box canyon which had carved itself into Mount Kolaar.{{Ref/Novel|Id=HOC|Novel=[[Halo: Outcasts]]|Chapter=Chapter 2}}
The '''Vadam keep''' is the [[keep]] and seat of the [[House of 'Vadam]], the ruling [[Sangheili]] clan of the state of [[Vadam]] in the [[Yermo]] province of [[Sanghelios]].{{Ref/Novel|Id=tcp88|TCP|Page=88-89}} Over three thousand years old, it is a large castle-like fortress built on the lower slopes and base of [[Kolaar Mountain]] with warrens running inside the mountain itself, something that has made it well defensible over the ages.{{Ref/Novel|TTW|Page=213}} Vadam keep has a mountain gate located at the end of a box canyon which had carved itself into Mount Kolaar.{{Ref/Reuse|HOC}}


During the [[San'Shyuum-Sangheili War]], the state of Vadam was one of the many Sangheili city-states attacked by the [[Reformist]] [[San'Shyuum]]. However, their keep was too well-defended to be destroyed.<ref>'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''page 190''</ref> The keep also contains a sandy Courtyard surrounded by walls.<ref>'''Halo: The Thursday War''', ''page 293''</ref>
==Overview==
===Structure===
The keep also contains a sandy Courtyard surrounded by walls.{{Ref/Novel|Id=ttwpg293|TTW|Page=293}}
====Parking Court====
Vadam Keep has a subterranean parking lot which is accessible through the mountain gate.
The Keep’s fleet of vehicles are stationed there.{{Ref/Reuse|HOC}}


In ancient times, after being overthrown, [[Ther 'Vadam]] and his soldiers were imprisoned in the keep. Ther eventually escaped and after recruiting followers from the wilderness, returned and retook the keep. In [[2535]], shortly after being elected as [[kaidon]] of the state of Vadam, [[Thel 'Vadam]] was attacked by three assassins sent by [[Koida 'Vadam]], all of whom failed, and were all killed by his own hand without a scratch.{{Ref/Reuse|tcp88}}
====Study====
Vadam Keep has at large study. Inside there’s a desk but the room is largely devoid of furniture.{{Ref/Novel|HitD|Page=61}}


During the [[Servants of the Abiding Truth]]'s [[Blooding Years|insurrection]] in early [[2553]], the Vadam keep became the target of a concentrated attack by the insurgent forces. The intervention of {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} eventually drove back the attackers,<ref>'''Halo: The Thursday War''', ''page 311''</ref> although the keep took heavy damage.<ref>'''Halo: The Thursday War''', ''page 293''</ref>
====Grand Gallery====
The Grand Gallery is an underground vault designed to intimidate visiting elder’s and kaidons. A large table is located in the center of the room. The table is used either for feasting or conversation. The corners of the Gallery are where Sangheili engage in more intimate conversations. The walls are decorated with high relief sculptures, and poetic stanzas depicting the saga of the Vadam Clan.
{{Ref/Novel|Id=HOC|Out|Chapter=2}}


== Interior ==
==History==
During the [[War of Beginnings]], the state of Vadam was one of the many Sangheili city-states attacked by the [[Reformist]] [[San'Shyuum]]. However, their keep was too well-defended to be destroyed.{{Ref/Novel|TCP|Page=190}}


=== Parking Court ===
In ancient times, after being overthrown, [[Ther 'Vadam]] and his soldiers were imprisoned in the keep. Ther eventually escaped and after recruiting followers from the wilderness, returned and retook the keep. In [[2535]], shortly after being elected as [[kaidon]] of the state of Vadam, [[Thel 'Vadam]] was attacked by three assassins sent by [[Koida 'Vadam]], all of whom failed, and were all killed by his own hand without a scratch.{{Ref/Reuse|tcp88}}
Vadam Keep has a subterranean parking lot which is accessible through the mountain gate.  
The Keep’s fleet of vehicles are stationed there.{{Ref/Novel|Id=HOC|Novel=[[Halo: Outcasts]]|Chapter=Chapter 2}}


=== Study ===
During the [[Servants of the Abiding Truth]]'s [[Blooding Years|insurrection]] in early [[2553]], the Vadam keep became the target of a concentrated attack by the insurgent forces. The intervention of {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} eventually drove back the attackers,{{Ref/Novel|TTW|Page=311}} although the keep took heavy damage.{{Ref/Reuse|ttwpg293}}
Vadam Keep has at large study. Inside there’s a desk but the room is largely devoid of furniture.
{{Ref/Novel|Novel=[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]|Page= 61}}
 
=== Grand Gallery ===
The Grand Gallery is an underground vault designed to intimidate visiting elder’s and kaidons. A large table is located in the center of the room. The table is used either for feasting or conversation. The corners of the Gallery are where Sangheili engage in more intimate conversations. The walls are decorated with high relief sculptures, and poetic stanzas depicting the saga of the Vadam Clan.
{{Ref/Novel|Id=HOC|Novel=[[Halo: Outcasts]]|Chapter=Chapter 2}}


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==

Revision as of 22:08, July 25, 2023

Artwork of Kolaar Mountain and the Vadam keep.
The Vadam keep near the base of Kolaar Mountain.

The Vadam keep is the keep and seat of the House of 'Vadam, the ruling Sangheili clan of the state of Vadam in the Yermo province of Sanghelios.[1] Over three thousand years old, it is a large castle-like fortress built on the lower slopes and base of Kolaar Mountain with warrens running inside the mountain itself, something that has made it well defensible over the ages.[2] Vadam keep has a mountain gate located at the end of a box canyon which had carved itself into Mount Kolaar.[3]

Overview

Structure

The keep also contains a sandy Courtyard surrounded by walls.[4]

Parking Court

Vadam Keep has a subterranean parking lot which is accessible through the mountain gate. The Keep’s fleet of vehicles are stationed there.[3]

Study

Vadam Keep has at large study. Inside there’s a desk but the room is largely devoid of furniture.[5]

Grand Gallery

The Grand Gallery is an underground vault designed to intimidate visiting elder’s and kaidons. A large table is located in the center of the room. The table is used either for feasting or conversation. The corners of the Gallery are where Sangheili engage in more intimate conversations. The walls are decorated with high relief sculptures, and poetic stanzas depicting the saga of the Vadam Clan. [3]

History

During the War of Beginnings, the state of Vadam was one of the many Sangheili city-states attacked by the Reformist San'Shyuum. However, their keep was too well-defended to be destroyed.[6]

In ancient times, after being overthrown, Ther 'Vadam and his soldiers were imprisoned in the keep. Ther eventually escaped and after recruiting followers from the wilderness, returned and retook the keep. In 2535, shortly after being elected as kaidon of the state of Vadam, Thel 'Vadam was attacked by three assassins sent by Koida 'Vadam, all of whom failed, and were all killed by his own hand without a scratch.[1]

During the Servants of the Abiding Truth's insurrection in early 2553, the Vadam keep became the target of a concentrated attack by the insurgent forces. The intervention of UNSC Infinity eventually drove back the attackers,[7] although the keep took heavy damage.[4]

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b Halo: The Cole Protocol, page 88-89
  2. ^ Halo: The Thursday War, page 213
  3. ^ a b c Halo: Outcasts, chapter 2
  4. ^ a b Halo: The Thursday War, page 293
  5. ^ Halo: Hunters in the Dark, page 61
  6. ^ Halo: The Cole Protocol, page 190
  7. ^ Halo: The Thursday War, page 311
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