Gildenheim runeforge - Revision history

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	==The Runes themselves==		==The Runes themselves==
	The heart of the rune forge is the runes. The name itself explains this – this is a place where one creates by combining the power of the runes. Their essence is focused and refined by the structure, and every element of ~~it's~~ construction is carved or engraved with these potent symbols. Even the walls and floor are engraved in this fashion – being in the cavern is like standing inside the very substance of rune working itself.		The heart of the rune forge is the runes. The name itself explains this – this is a place where one creates by combining the power of the runes. Their essence is focused and refined by the structure, and every element of its construction is carved or engraved with these potent symbols. Even the walls and floor are engraved in this fashion – being in the cavern is like standing inside the very substance of rune working itself.

	Everything the eye falls on is runed. One of my colleagues – a [[naga]] gentleman named Erich – found the experience at once engrossing and unnerving. Every time he touched something, he said, every time he glanced around in the gloom, he was bombarded with runic information. On several occasions he had to retire early to get some sleep, complaining of crushing migraine headaches brought on by constant sensory activity (although – and I must point out that Erich is a valuable member of the team and an excellent researcher – I think his upbringing among the actors of [[Sarvos]] has left him somewhat prone to indulge in dramatic behaviour).		Everything the eye falls on is runed. One of my colleagues – a [[naga]] gentleman named Erich – found the experience at once engrossing and unnerving. Every time he touched something, he said, every time he glanced around in the gloom, he was bombarded with runic information. On several occasions he had to retire early to get some sleep, complaining of crushing migraine headaches brought on by constant sensory activity (although – and I must point out that Erich is a valuable member of the team and an excellent researcher – I think his upbringing among the actors of [[Sarvos]] has left him somewhat prone to indulge in dramatic behaviour).
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	I pondered on this a little, and late one morning after a long night arguing about the significance of the runes in the rune forge, and whether the absence of the twenty-seventh meant that it played no role in the work of the forge, I had a sudden insight. I considered leaving it out, given it might be no more than a mead-induced foolishness but in the end, in the sake of completeness, I left it in.		I pondered on this a little, and late one morning after a long night arguing about the significance of the runes in the rune forge, and whether the absence of the twenty-seventh meant that it played no role in the work of the forge, I had a sudden insight. I considered leaving it out, given it might be no more than a mead-induced foolishness but in the end, in the sake of completeness, I left it in.

	The twenty-seventh is included in the placement of the structures within the chamber. It is infused in all the spaces between the pillars, and the body of the forge; between the walls and the floor. As soon as the rune smith enters, they are moving through a space full with the potential of the twenty-seventh. And in doing so, they become an integral part of the rune forge's working – a rune in and of themselves composed of their spirit and body, whose interaction with the other runes allows the forge to do ~~it's~~ work.		The twenty-seventh is included in the placement of the structures within the chamber. It is infused in all the spaces between the pillars, and the body of the forge; between the walls and the floor. As soon as the rune smith enters, they are moving through a space full with the potential of the twenty-seventh. And in doing so, they become an integral part of the rune forge's working – a rune in and of themselves composed of their spirit and body, whose interaction with the other runes allows the forge to do its work.

	Possibly this is all ox-shit crazy theorising brought on by too much mead, too little sleep, and too much time indoors, and I might simply need a few months in [[Madruga]] to relax once this is all over. However … the main reason I included it is that meditation on the nature of the rune forge reminded me that one of the purposes it serves is inspiration. As Erich's experiences, as the experiences of several others studying the structure, as my own odd ideas demonstrate, the forge helps to draw out the mind and by saturating the environment so thoroughly with the raw tools of creation, it helps the mortal mind conceive of ways to create items that have never been created before.		Possibly this is all ox-shit crazy theorising brought on by too much mead, too little sleep, and too much time indoors, and I might simply need a few months in [[Madruga]] to relax once this is all over. However … the main reason I included it is that meditation on the nature of the rune forge reminded me that one of the purposes it serves is inspiration. As Erich's experiences, as the experiences of several others studying the structure, as my own odd ideas demonstrate, the forge helps to draw out the mind and by saturating the environment so thoroughly with the raw tools of creation, it helps the mortal mind conceive of ways to create items that have never been created before.
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	Peter of Hintown and his companions did indeed receive funding for further investigations, and mounted an expedition to the Face of Ikka. While the scholastic result of that expedition is not public knowledge, their expedition did [[Black_and_white\|uncover the vein of ore]] that later allowed the foundation of the [[Pride of Ikka's Tears]] mithril mine.		Peter of Hintown and his companions did indeed receive funding for further investigations, and mounted an expedition to the Face of Ikka. While the scholastic result of that expedition is not public knowledge, their expedition did [[Black_and_white\|uncover the vein of ore]] that later allowed the foundation of the [[Pride of Ikka's Tears]] mithril mine.

	Since the discovery of the runeforge, [[Skarsind]] has become the [[Imperial Orcs]] homeland. The Thule have [[Spear_of_the_stars#An_interest_in_relics\|expressed an interest]] in acquiring the ruins from the nation that now controls Gildenheim.		Since the discovery of the runeforge, [[Skarsind]] has become the [[Imperial Orcs]]' homeland. The Thule have [[Spear_of_the_stars#An_interest_in_relics\|expressed an interest]] in acquiring the ruins from the nation that now controls Gildenheim.

	In 383YE, the rune forge was painstakingly [[Conduit_to_destiny#The_Runed_Ruins\|dismantled and runes repatriated to Runegrott]] in Hahnmark to be used as the basis for the creation of a new rune forge there one day.		In 383YE, the rune forge was painstakingly [[Conduit_to_destiny#The_Runed_Ruins\|dismantled and runes repatriated to Runegrott]] in Hahnmark to be used as the basis for the creation of a new rune forge there one day.

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	Further investigation, and consultation with architects, miners, and [[Wintermark_magical_traditions#Runesmiths\|runesmiths]] resulted in the report I sent to the [[Astolat#The_Castle_of_Thorns\|Castle of Thorns]] about the potential for the Empire to renovate the structure. It would be impossible to move, of course – any work would need to take place on site. Taking this into account, and working on an estimate of how expensive it would be to clear and shore-up the access tunnels so that workers and materials could be brought in safely, the Senate will need to spend a minimum of 50 Thrones on the project. This will also cover skilled labour – there are a number of volunteers prepared to offer their time for minimum wages for the chance to work on this remarkable relic of a bygone age, but even the most committed stonemason or mistress of the runes needs to eat!		Further investigation, and consultation with architects, miners, and [[Wintermark_magical_traditions#Runesmiths\|runesmiths]] resulted in the report I sent to the [[Astolat#The_Castle_of_Thorns\|Castle of Thorns]] about the potential for the Empire to renovate the structure. It would be impossible to move, of course – any work would need to take place on site. Taking this into account, and working on an estimate of how expensive it would be to clear and shore-up the access tunnels so that workers and materials could be brought in safely, the Senate will need to spend a minimum of 50 Thrones on the project. This will also cover skilled labour – there are a number of volunteers prepared to offer their time for minimum wages for the chance to work on this remarkable relic of a bygone age, but even the most committed stonemason or mistress of the runes needs to eat!

	Sixty wains of weirwood will be required - as I mentioned above, there are no wooden elements still in ~~existance~~. We did discover a number of Thule sketches and plans, however, that indicate where they thought the various joists and beams would need to go – and they matched almost precisely with the plans our own architects had already drawn up for such a structure.		Sixty wains of weirwood will be required - as I mentioned above, there are no wooden elements still in existence. We did discover a number of Thule sketches and plans, however, that indicate where they thought the various joists and beams would need to go – and they matched almost precisely with the plans our own architects had already drawn up for such a structure.

	Most of the mithril fittings will need replacing – the Thule had barely started on this part of the project. The material should be of the highest quality, and we will need to be able to shape it very precisely (accounted for in the costs above). Fifty wains of mithril will be sufficient.		Most of the mithril fittings will need replacing – the Thule had barely started on this part of the project. The material should be of the highest quality, and we will need to be able to shape it very precisely (accounted for in the costs above). Fifty wains of mithril will be sufficient.

Dre at 17:56, 29 December 2023

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	==The human remains==		==The human remains==
	One skeleton was recovered when the chamber was first opened, partially buried in the collapsed entrance tunnel. I paid for a [[Kallavesi]] mystic to perform a divinatory ritual used to [[An_Echo_of_Life_Remains\|discover the identity of dead bodies]], and learnt he was called Ryv Ironbones. Surprised to find a dead Navarri, I made inquiries and this ~~lead~~ me to the information that Ryv was one of the smiths of Treji who had not been accounted for.		One skeleton was recovered when the chamber was first opened, partially buried in the collapsed entrance tunnel. I paid for a [[Kallavesi]] mystic to perform a divinatory ritual used to [[An_Echo_of_Life_Remains\|discover the identity of dead bodies]], and learnt he was called Ryv Ironbones. Surprised to find a dead Navarri, I made inquiries and this led me to the information that Ryv was one of the smiths of Treji who had not been accounted for.

	A [[Surgical skills#Physick\|physick]] examined the remains and agreed that he had probably died in an accident – consistent with being crushed in a fall and then partially buried under fallen masonry.		A [[Surgical skills#Physick\|physick]] examined the remains and agreed that he had probably died in an accident – consistent with being crushed in a fall and then partially buried under fallen masonry.

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	==The structure==		==The structure==
	The new construction is adequate but uninspired. That's the Thule work. The original work, though, that is … it's flawless. Almost perfect in every way. I think we would be hard pressed to match the precision. I have no idea how they shaped the white granite, as I could not find any sign of tool marks anywhere on the surface. The mithril involved is absolutely flawless – perfect quality – there's impurities in Imperial wains of mithril, but they are fairly insignificant. This is without doubt completely pure mithril – except where it has been alloyed with orichalcum or [[Materials#Weltsilver\|weltsilver]] and again, the alloys themselves are breathtaking in the purity of the materials used. The rune smith who examined them kept repeating “No you don;t understand – they're perfect. Impossibly perfect.” I thought she was drunk, but then I realised she was just struggling to express how incredible she found the material.		The new construction is adequate but uninspired. That's the Thule work. The original work, though, that is … it's flawless. Almost perfect in every way. I think we would be hard pressed to match the precision. I have no idea how they shaped the white granite, as I could not find any sign of tool marks anywhere on the surface. The mithril involved is absolutely flawless – perfect quality – there's impurities in Imperial wains of mithril, but they are fairly insignificant. This is without doubt completely pure mithril – except where it has been alloyed with orichalcum or [[Materials#Weltsilver\|weltsilver]] and again, the alloys themselves are breathtaking in the purity of the materials used. The rune smith who examined them kept repeating “No you don't understand – they're perfect. Impossibly perfect.” I thought she was drunk, but then I realised she was just struggling to express how incredible she found the material.

	All the weirwood elements – the supports and similar – are ruined. That gives some idea of how old the structure is. I've seen weirwood supports in ruins reliably dated to 700 years. Obviously, they were not in the best shape, but they were still doing their job. It's possible that something destroyed the weirwood – but if it was a fire it was very hot indeed, and there is no damage to the rest of the structure to suggest such an event. It is possible the Thule cleared the weirwood but I do not think that makes sense – the other pieces of the rune forge have been stored in the cavern itself with great care. Fragments of stone no larger than my thumb have been collected in sacks – it would be odd if the Thule took such care with the metal, stone, and pottery pieces and then threw away what must have amounted to several tons of hardwood.		All the weirwood elements – the supports and similar – are ruined. That gives some idea of how old the structure is. I've seen weirwood supports in ruins reliably dated to 700 years. Obviously, they were not in the best shape, but they were still doing their job. It's possible that something destroyed the weirwood – but if it was a fire it was very hot indeed, and there is no damage to the rest of the structure to suggest such an event. It is possible the Thule cleared the weirwood but I do not think that makes sense – the other pieces of the rune forge have been stored in the cavern itself with great care. Fragments of stone no larger than my thumb have been collected in sacks – it would be odd if the Thule took such care with the metal, stone, and pottery pieces and then threw away what must have amounted to several tons of hardwood.

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	Since the discovery of the runeforge, [[Skarsind]] has become the [[Imperial Orcs]] homeland. The Thule have [[Spear_of_the_stars#An_interest_in_relics\|expressed an interest]] in acquiring the ruins from the nation that now controls Gildenheim.		Since the discovery of the runeforge, [[Skarsind]] has become the [[Imperial Orcs]] homeland. The Thule have [[Spear_of_the_stars#An_interest_in_relics\|expressed an interest]] in acquiring the ruins from the nation that now controls Gildenheim.

	In 383YE, the rune forge was painstakingly dismantled and runes repatriated to Runegrott in Hahnmark to be used as the basis for the creation of a new rune forge there one day.		In 383YE, the rune forge was painstakingly [[Conduit_to_destiny#The_Runed_Ruins\|dismantled and runes repatriated to Runegrott]] in Hahnmark to be used as the basis for the creation of a new rune forge there one day.

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	Since the discovery of the runeforge, [[Skarsind]] has become the [[Imperial Orcs]] homeland. The Thule have [[Spear_of_the_stars#An_interest_in_relics\|expressed an interest]] in acquiring the ruins from the nation that now controls Gildenheim.		Since the discovery of the runeforge, [[Skarsind]] has become the [[Imperial Orcs]] homeland. The Thule have [[Spear_of_the_stars#An_interest_in_relics\|expressed an interest]] in acquiring the ruins from the nation that now controls Gildenheim.

			In 383YE, the rune forge was painstakingly dismantled and runes repatriated to Runegrott in Hahnmark to be used as the basis for the creation of a new rune forge there one day.

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	I do not believe it is a Terunael artefact, either. Firstly, I agree with [[People_of_the_North\|the studies]] that have suggested that the Suaq and Kallavesi civillisation in Wintermark is older than that of Terunael, at least in some form. Secondly, it has none of the hallmarks of the Terunael ruins I have examined – they generally do not incorporate any runes at all and this is literally made of runes.		I do not believe it is a Terunael artefact, either. Firstly, I agree with [[People_of_the_North\|the studies]] that have suggested that the Suaq and Kallavesi civillisation in Wintermark is older than that of Terunael, at least in some form. Secondly, it has none of the hallmarks of the Terunael ruins I have examined – they generally do not incorporate any runes at all and this is literally made of runes.

	With these two facts in mind I will suggest that it is either not of human construction; or was constructed by humans about whom we know nothing; or it was constructed by a remarkably advanced orc ~~tribe~~ about whom we also know nothing.		With these two facts in mind I will suggest that it is either not of human construction; or was constructed by humans about whom we know nothing; or it was constructed by a remarkably advanced orc nation about whom we also know nothing.

	I am of the mind that the first of these three explanations are correct. Once I have completed this report, I intend to travel to [[Sermersuaq#Face_of_Ikka\|Ikka]] to western [[Sermersuaq]] (assuming that is possible given the situation of the [[Jotun]]) in pursuit of proof for my theory; that this structure was constructed by the trolls.		I am of the mind that the first of these three explanations are correct. Once I have completed this report, I intend to travel to [[Sermersuaq#Face_of_Ikka\|Ikka]] to western [[Sermersuaq]] (assuming that is possible given the situation of the [[Jotun]]) in pursuit of proof for my theory; that this structure was constructed by the trolls.

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	[[Category:History]]		[[Category:History]]
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	In the Autumn of 379YE, a [[the Marches\|Marcher]] by the name of Peter of Hintown [[Forge_of_sorrows\|discovered by chance]] what appears to be an ancient, collapsed [[Runeforge]] under Gildenheim. This report regarding the ruins was compiled after the Autumn Equinox 379YE on the instructions of the Minister of Historical Research, apparently at the request of Palladius of [[Urizen]]. While the main body of the report has since been made public, the decision was made to exclude the transcription of a certain [[~~Rune_Overview~~\|runic inscription]] found in the ruins which was reported to have unpredictable effects on anyone who studied it for too long; only the original document contains this sequence of runes.		In the Autumn of 379YE, a [[the Marches\|Marcher]] by the name of Peter of Hintown [[Forge_of_sorrows\|discovered by chance]] what appears to be an ancient, collapsed [[Runeforge]] under Gildenheim. This report regarding the ruins was compiled after the Autumn Equinox 379YE on the instructions of the Minister of Historical Research, apparently at the request of Palladius of [[Urizen]]. While the main body of the report has since been made public, the decision was made to exclude the transcription of a certain [[Runes\|runic inscription]] found in the ruins which was reported to have unpredictable effects on anyone who studied it for too long; only the original document contains this sequence of runes.

	==The initial investigation==		==The initial investigation==

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	Peter of Hintown and his companions did indeed receive funding for further investigations, and mounted an expedition to the Face of Ikka. While the scholastic result of that expedition is not public knowledge, their expedition did [[Black_and_white\|uncover the vein of ore]] that later allowed the foundation of the [[Pride of Ikka's Tears]] mithril mine.		Peter of Hintown and his companions did indeed receive funding for further investigations, and mounted an expedition to the Face of Ikka. While the scholastic result of that expedition is not public knowledge, their expedition did [[Black_and_white\|uncover the vein of ore]] that later allowed the foundation of the [[Pride of Ikka's Tears]] mithril mine.

	Since the discovery of the runeforge, [{Skarsind]] has become the [[Imperial Orcs]] homeland. The Thule have [[Spear_of_the_stars#An_interest_in_relics\|expressed an interest]] in acquiring the ruins from the nation that now controls Gildenheim.		Since the discovery of the runeforge, [[Skarsind]] has become the [[Imperial Orcs]] homeland. The Thule have [[Spear_of_the_stars#An_interest_in_relics\|expressed an interest]] in acquiring the ruins from the nation that now controls Gildenheim.

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	The Thule have done a workmanlike job of replacing parts of the rune forge, although it is hardly inspired. Of possible interest, however, is that they have not replaced any of the wooden parts. They've replaced one of the larger pillars, and at least made a start on the metal and the mithril-inlaid runes, but none of the weirwood.		The Thule have done a workmanlike job of replacing parts of the rune forge, although it is hardly inspired. Of possible interest, however, is that they have not replaced any of the wooden parts. They've replaced one of the larger pillars, and at least made a start on the metal and the mithril-inlaid runes, but none of the weirwood.
	This fits with some suggestions that the Thule are starved of wood – but have reasonable supplies of white granite and ~~mithil~~. That said, after some examination, I think the replacement pillar is made with stone quarried at the Brilliant Shore during the occupation.		This fits with some suggestions that the Thule are starved of wood – but have reasonable supplies of white granite and mithril. That said, after some examination, I think the replacement pillar is made with stone quarried at the Brilliant Shore during the occupation.

	My theory was confirmed by a pair of stonemasons I spoke to who were involved with some of the early work on Hengesthal in the [[Skarsind#Skogei_Glens\|Skogei Glens]]; the stone bears identical impurities to much of the stone used there. I also spoke to some of the workers at the quarry, showing them a sample of the stone, and they likewise agreed it had most likely come from the mountains above Gildenheim.		My theory was confirmed by a pair of stonemasons I spoke to who were involved with some of the early work on Hengesthal in the [[Skarsind#Skogei_Glens\|Skogei Glens]]; the stone bears identical impurities to much of the stone used there. I also spoke to some of the workers at the quarry, showing them a sample of the stone, and they likewise agreed it had most likely come from the mountains above Gildenheim.
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	This corresponds with the accounts of survivors of the Thule occupation of Gildenheim. The Thule brought in wagonloads of white granite each season, but the eyewitness accounts agree that some of the white granite never left Gildenheim. They believed the orders came from Gundret herself.		This corresponds with the accounts of survivors of the Thule occupation of Gildenheim. The Thule brought in wagonloads of white granite each season, but the eyewitness accounts agree that some of the white granite never left Gildenheim. They believed the orders came from Gundret herself.

	Tragically, the pair of survivors I spoke to could not confirm how much granite had been diverted by Gundret. She was in the habit of killing the workers responsible for transporting the white granite roughly every six months – no doubt as part of the larger effort to conceal the presence of the rune forge. The two I spoke to were lucky enough to survive when the Thule executioners came for them in the final days of the ~~seige~~ of Gildenheim by hiding under a pile of bodies. Their eight companions were not so fortunate.		Tragically, the pair of survivors I spoke to could not confirm how much granite had been diverted by Gundret. She was in the habit of killing the workers responsible for transporting the white granite roughly every six months – no doubt as part of the larger effort to conceal the presence of the rune forge. The two I spoke to were lucky enough to survive when the Thule executioners came for them in the final days of the siege of Gildenheim by hiding under a pile of bodies. Their eight companions were not so fortunate.

	Further investigation, and consultation with architects, miners, and [[Wintermark_magical_traditions#Runesmiths\|runesmiths]] resulted in the report I sent to the [[Astolat#The_Castle_of_Thorns\|Castle of Thorns]] about the potential for the Empire to renovate the structure. It would be impossible to move, of course – any work would need to take place on site. Taking this into account, and working on an estimate of how expensive it would be to clear and shore-up the access tunnels so that workers and materials could be brought in safely, the Senate will need to spend a minimum of 50 Thrones on the project. This will also cover skilled labour – there are a number of volunteers prepared to offer their time for minimum wages for the chance to work on this remarkable relic of a bygone age, but even the most committed stonemason or mistress of the runes needs to eat!		Further investigation, and consultation with architects, miners, and [[Wintermark_magical_traditions#Runesmiths\|runesmiths]] resulted in the report I sent to the [[Astolat#The_Castle_of_Thorns\|Castle of Thorns]] about the potential for the Empire to renovate the structure. It would be impossible to move, of course – any work would need to take place on site. Taking this into account, and working on an estimate of how expensive it would be to clear and shore-up the access tunnels so that workers and materials could be brought in safely, the Senate will need to spend a minimum of 50 Thrones on the project. This will also cover skilled labour – there are a number of volunteers prepared to offer their time for minimum wages for the chance to work on this remarkable relic of a bygone age, but even the most committed stonemason or mistress of the runes needs to eat!
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	==The age and provenance of the structure==		==The age and provenance of the structure==
	The rune forge is old. Very, very old. I have studied structures across the Empire and I will say with confidence that this is one of the oldest I have ever encountered. I am tempted to say “at least a thousand years” but that would be ~~incredily~~ trite of me to do so. Once things reach a certain age it is simply very hard to do more than guess at their age. I think it might be of similar vintage to the ice-cave that it rests deep beneath but again, that would be merely conjecture. Informed conjecture – but conjecture none-the-less.		The rune forge is old. Very, very old. I have studied structures across the Empire and I will say with confidence that this is one of the oldest I have ever encountered. I am tempted to say “at least a thousand years” but that would be incredibly trite of me to do so. Once things reach a certain age it is simply very hard to do more than guess at their age. I think it might be of similar vintage to the ice-cave that it rests deep beneath but again, that would be merely conjecture. Informed conjecture – but conjecture none-the-less.

	It is certainly one of the oldest ruins in Wintermark; which is not to say with certainty that it pre-dates the Kallavesi and the Suaq however. Due to the nature of their tradition, there are comparatively few ruins that date back to the time before the arrival of the Steinr in Wintermark. The early Kallavesi built in wood, and most of their oldest structures were in Kallavesa. The Suaq were prone to nomadism, and structures incorporating a lot of leather and canvas are even less durable. Regardless, I think that this structure is older than Wintermark recorded history.		It is certainly one of the oldest ruins in Wintermark; which is not to say with certainty that it pre-dates the Kallavesi and the Suaq however. Due to the nature of their tradition, there are comparatively few ruins that date back to the time before the arrival of the Steinr in Wintermark. The early Kallavesi built in wood, and most of their oldest structures were in Kallavesa. The Suaq were prone to nomadism, and structures incorporating a lot of leather and canvas are even less durable. Regardless, I think that this structure is older than Wintermark recorded history.

	I do not believe it is a Terunael artefact, either. Firstly, I agree with [[People_of_the_North\|the studies]] that have suggested that the Suaq and Kallavesi ~~civillisation~~ in Wintermark is older than that of Terunael, at least in some form. Secondly, it has none of the hallmarks of the Terunael ruins I have examined – they generally do not incorporate any runes at all and this is literally made of runes.		I do not believe it is a Terunael artefact, either. Firstly, I agree with [[People_of_the_North\|the studies]] that have suggested that the Suaq and Kallavesi civilisation in Wintermark is older than that of Terunael, at least in some form. Secondly, it has none of the hallmarks of the Terunael ruins I have examined – they generally do not incorporate any runes at all and this is literally made of runes.

	With these two facts in mind I will suggest that it is either not of human construction; or was constructed by humans about whom we know nothing; or it was constructed by a remarkably advanced orc nation about whom we also know nothing.		With these two facts in mind I will suggest that it is either not of human construction; or was constructed by humans about whom we know nothing; or it was constructed by a remarkably advanced orc nation about whom we also know nothing.