Laristen's Folly

About 100 years ago, in the early days of resettling the Northlands, a great cleric of Metris (in his aspect of protector of travelers) began building a stronghold in the far southwestern Iron Spire Mountains, overlooking the valley of the River Greve far below.

Laristen's Folly (in Hexographer)

Laristen's aim was to provide a safe haven for others exploring and settling the region. The nearest settlement was the then-tiny village of Wegley.

With the castle only partly complete, an orc horde accompanied by several giants swept down out of the mountains and massacred everyone, with the exception of Laristen himself, and cast down most of what had been built. Laristen, broken in spirit, is said to have disappeared into the far south, never to be heard from again.

Legend has it that his treasure, hidden in, around, or below the castle site, was never recovered. The ruins can easily be found in the foothills northeast of Wegley. The castle ruins are now known as Laristen's Folly...