The Old North - Stoneturn, The House of Stone
Along the eastern edge of Ardeep Forest stand the ruins of an immense square tower built by the dwarves and elves of Illefarn.
The structure remains largely intact, though ancient spell-battles coupled with many years of neglect have caused numerous roof collapses and pits. The hundreds of rooms, atriums, halls, and temples that make up the House of Stone are all pieced together in a seemingly haphazard manner and protected by bizarre traps of dwarven make.
At the heart of the structure is Stoneturn Well, an ancient water source that draws from the Underdark lake of Asmaeringol.
The connection also allows Underdark monsters and water elementals into the ruins.
Local folklore maintains that the House of Stone contains a freakish silver forest and many other metallic wonders that seem to have no purpose.
Legends also tell of gold, gems, and a great dwarven armoury protected by all manner of traps, hidden doors, magical wards, and the undead remains of slain dwarf warriors.
The moon elves of Ardeep stopped guarding these ruins years ago, so adventurers have begun trying to brave the dangers of the House of Stone. Arallia Silverbow, apprentice to Elaith Craulnober, has been studying the ruins for the past few months, probing tunnels and disabling traps as she works her way to the tower’s centre section.