1. Order of Paladins Caer Paladin: A Visitor’s Guide copyright 2013 Kerr Cuhulain

2. Caer Paladin: A Visitor’s Guide "All night the witch sang, and the castle grew. Up from rock, with tower and turrets crowned. All night she sang - when fell the morning dew. 'Twas finished round and round …" copyright 2013 Kerr Cuhulain

3. Caution CCCCaer Paladin is a sanctuary, in the spirit of the Wiccan concept of perfect love and perfect trust. I’ve put a lot of energy into this since it was created. I made the wards around Caer Paladin in such a way as to keep out anyone who has negative feelings towards anyone else in the Order of Paladins. If you are thinking negative or destructive thoughts about another member of the Order of Paladins when you arrive, the gate and door wards will not let you pass. If you think such thoughts once you are inside, the magick in this place will bounce you out instantly: You’ll find yourself on the wrong side of the gate before you know it.

4. Caer Paladin Eilean a' Cheo Lake copyright 2013 Kerr Cuhulain

5. Caer Paladin Falls Eilean a' Cheo copyright 2013 Kerr Cuhulain

6. Caer Paladin copyright 2013 Kerr Cuhulain

7. Perilous Glen copyright 2013 Kerr Cuhulain

8. Perilous Glen  Outside of the entrance gate is the Perilous Glen. This is something found in the myth of Cuchullain’s journey to the Isle of Scáthach.  This is where you will encounter the Guardians who protect the portals of the Dûn. copyright 2013 Kerr Cuhulain

9. Earth Temple Water TempleAir Temple Fire Temple Central Plaza Main Gate Water Gate copyright 2013 Kerr Cuhulain

10. East Entrance OOOOn the eastern shore of the lake close to this island is a low stone wall with an arched gate in the middle of it. This gate faces the eastern tower of the fortress, at the base of which is a platform in front of what appears to be a door, twice the height of a man, with the symbol of the Order of Paladins on it like the one at the top of this page: A candle against a silver full moon. There is no visible bridge connecting this platform to this gate.

11. The East Gate TTTThis gate is made of pure energy and is part of the first ward around this fortress. It is made in the form of Celtic knot work depicting two griffins. It sparkles and sizzles with energy. Touch it, and you feel the energy run through you. Speak your magickal name, and the gate vanishes: It is designed to admit those who are part of our Order only. As the gate vanishes, a slender bridge instantly appears, leading to the platform at the base of the eastern tower. Cross it.

12. Entrance WWWWhen you arrive on the platform in front of the door, the energy gate reappears and the bridge vanishes. Now that you are standing on the platform in front of this massive door, you can see that there are no visible hinges, no door handle, no cracks, joints or seams, no obvious way to open it. This door is part of the inner ward that includes the walls of Caer Paladin. Place your hand on it. You’ll feel a vibration. Let yourself entrain with that vibration. Once you do, you will find that you can pass through this door as if it were merely smoke.

13. Entrance Tunnel IIIInside you find yourself in a tunnel that slopes gently upward under the eastern tower to an inner plaza. The “door” behind you is now solid again. copyright 2013 Kerr Cuhulain

14. Central Plaza TTTThis large central plaza has a simple stone block one meter square in the middle. On all four sides is inscribed the phrase: “Be glorious.” Around the perimeter of the plaza one can read the 13 precepts of our Order inscribed into the perimeter stones. This deceptively simple place is a place of Spirit, which links the four towers of this fortress together. copyright 2013 Kerr Cuhulain

15. Central Plaza TTTThis part of the Caer, being central, relates to the first Precept: Know thyself. For the same reason, it also relates to one of our principles of Chivalry: Honor. copyright 2013 Kerr Cuhulain

16. Air Temple LLLLooking back at the eastern tower, you see that it is a tall, round observatory tower, from the top of which you can observe the stars. Two curving stairways run up either side of the entrance to the tunnel that you just came out of, leading to a platform above at the base of the tower. This circular platform is circled with pillars, a sort of Stonehenge. It is used, like Stonehenge, to mark the seasons by the shadows and light cast by the sun. The pillars are hung with banners and wind chimes. It is a temple of air. copyright 2013 Kerr Cuhulain

17. Air Temple  The photo depicts the tower at Malgrate castle, which is the same style as the tower of the Air Temple copyright 2013 Kerr Cuhulain

18. Fire Temple IIIIn the south, overlooking the waterfall, is a temple of fire. It has an eternal flame and large fire pit in front of its entrance, with benches around it. The temple itself is a conservatory or green house in the form of a crystal pyramid, full of growing things. copyright 2013 Kerr Cuhulain

19. Fire Temple  The photo depicts the glass pyramid at the entrance to the Louvre in Paris. copyright 2013 Kerr Cuhulain

20. Water Temple IIIIn the west, overlooking the widest part of the lake, is a water temple, set up something like an ancient Greek or Roman temple. Here you will find springs feeding a large pool, and smaller hot pools and small fountains and waterfalls, pergolas and private gardens to meditate in. At the entrance is a circular plaza with a cauldron of renewal in the middle that can be used for scrying. copyright 2013 Kerr Cuhulain

21. Water Temple  The photo depicts the Roman temple in Nimes, France copyright 2013 Kerr Cuhulain

22. Earth Temple IIIIn the north you find a massive stone keep in the Japanese style with gabled roofs, mimicking the shape of the largest of the mountains, which stands in the middle distance behind it. This is a temple of earth, with a cavern under it in which you can do earth meditations. On a platform in front of this keep is a massive gong in the shape of a shield. copyright 2013 Kerr Cuhulain

23. Earth Temple  This is a photo of Kiyosu castle in Japan, which looks something like the Earth Temple in the Caer copyright 2013 Kerr Cuhulain

24. Temple Gong Hot SpringStanding Stones Eternal Flame Altar in Central Plaza Observation Tower Fire Pit Entrance to Caverns Fountain Pool Cauldron copyright 2013 Kerr Cuhulain

25. The Wishing Well copyright 2013 Kerr Cuhulain

26. The Armory copyright 2013 Kerr Cuhulain

27. The Armory IIIInside Caer Paladin there is a building just south of the Air Temple called “The Armory” IIIIf you’re trying to decide what Magickal Weapon to dedicate yourself to, this is a good place to go to discover it BBBBeing between the Air Temple and Fire Temple, this is a place where the fire and air energies merge, just like in a blacksmith’s forge. TTTThe Armory relates to our 7th precept: Minimal appearance, maximum content OOOOf course as an Armory is a place where you care for your weapons and prepare for their use, it also relates to one of our principles of Chivalry: Industriousness.

28. Uranaikan Zendo Infirmary Tabellarium copyright 2013 Kerr Cuhulain

29. The Uranaikan copyright 2013 Kerr Cuhulain

30. The Uranaikan AAAA uranaikan is a Japanese divination hall TTTThis is a place in Caer Paladin where the water and earth energy merge. TTTThis is a safe place for students to do dream divination, remote viewing or other divination work AAAAs mentioned in Lesson 7, this is a good place to find your “I Am” statement.

31. The Uranaikan BBBBecause it is related to divination and far seeing, the Uranaikan is related to our 2nd precept: Nurture the ability to perceive the truth in all matters. IIIIt is also related to one of our principles of Chivalry: Sincerity.

32. The Zendo copyright 2013 Kerr Cuhulain

33. The Zendo TTTThe Zendo is a place where the earth energies and air energies merge, creating a suitable place to do meditation to focus will. AAAAs mentioned in Lesson, this is a good place to meditate to discover what you should do for your Battle of Proof. BBBBecause this place is related to meditation, it is related to our 4th Precept: Develop a sense of Right Action. IIIIt is also related to one of our principles of Chivalry: Compassion.

34. The Infirmary copyright 2013 Kerr Cuhulain

35. The Infirmary TTTThe Infirmary is a place where the water energies and fire energies merge. TTTThis is a good place to go if you need healing IIIIt is also a good place to go if you want to explore your healing skills. TTTThe Infirmary is related to our 6th precept: Your body is your temple: Care for it! IIIIt is also related to one of our principles of Chivalry: Self discipline.

36. The Tabellarium copyright 2013 Kerr Cuhulain

37. The Tabellarium TTTThe Tabellarium (Latin for “post office”) is a place where the air and fire energies merge. IIIIt’s a good place to send psychic messages out or to leave psychic messages for members of the Order who “drop in” to Caer Paladin BBBBecause the Tabellarium is associated to psychic work, it is also related to our 8th Precept: Perceive that which cannot be seen with the eye. IIIIt is also related to one of our principles of Chivalry: Justice.

38. Chashitsu Stábla Cistin Forge Scáthach Temple Scriptorium Ancestor Shrine copyright 2013 Kerr Cuhulain

39. Forge

40. Forge AAAAnother building between the Air and Fire Temples TTTThis is where you can make your Magickal Weapons, if you’ve a mind to

41. Forge TTTThe Forge, being a place of industry, is related to our 12th Precept: Be creative. SSSSince relationships are something that one must forge, the Forge is also related to one of our principles of Chivalry: Courtesy.

42. Cistin

43. Cistin GGGGaelic for “kitchen” BBBBetween Fire and Water, where you might expect it OOOOrder of Paladins gatherings are often pot lucks. Cooking is an important part of the Warrior’s path. AAAA place to find inspiration in cooking.

44. Cistin SSSSince the Cistin is about nourishing yourself, it is related to our 11th Precept: The Gods cannot help those who will not help themselves SSSSince the Cistin is also about providing for others, it is related to one of our principles of Chivalry: Humility.

45. Ancestor Shrine copyright 2013 Kerr Cuhulain

46. Ancestor Shrine  This is a place to commune with your ancestors  And since learning about our ancestors is hopefully also about learning from their mistakes, the Ancestor Shrine is related to our 13 th Precept: Do not engage in useless activity  As the Ancestor Shrine is about remembrance and dedication to your family, it is also related to one of our principles of Chivalry: Loyalty. copyright 2013 Kerr Cuhulain

47. Stábla

48. Stábla GGGGaelic for “stables” AAAA place to discover your totem animals

49. Stábla SSSSince the Stábla is about the responsibility of caring for your totems or familiars, it is related to our 5th Precept: Do not be negligent, even in trifling matters IIIIt is also related to one of our principles of Chivalry: Perseverance

50. Scriptorium

51. Scriptorium  You’ll recall the expression: “The pen is mightier than the sword”? This is a place where the earth and air energies combine to inspire writing.  As I mentioned in Lesson 9, this is a good place to come to for inspiration in writing. copyright 2013 Kerr Cuhulain

52. Scáthach Temple copyright 2013 Kerr Cuhulain

53. Scáthach Temple TTTThis is a place to go if you want to connect specifically with the Goddess Scáthach TTTThis is a good place to meditate on an appropriate name for your Magickal Weapons. copyright 2013 Kerr Cuhulain

54. Scathach Temple SSSSince this Temple is dedicated to the Warrior Goddess who inspires us, it is related to our 10th Precept: Who dares wins FFFFor the same reason, it is also related to one of our principles of Chivalry: Courage copyright 2013 Kerr Cuhulain

55. Chashitsu

56. Chashitsu JJJJapanese for “Tea House” IIIIn Caer Paladin, this is where you can meet other members formally and spend time together

57. Chashitsu SSSSince this place is about communing and working for others, it is related to our 9th Precept: Power with SSSSince this place is about serving and entertaining others, it is related to one of our principles of Chivalry: Largesse

58. Order of Paladins Until next time copyright 2013 Kerr Cuhulain