You find yourself in a large square of the ancient troglodyte stronghold. In some places, the stained glass (or perhaps a type of stone) that emits the light in this place is replaced by huge lanterns held by large Dwarf statues. These lanterns give off a mysterious bluish glow. Perhaps the effect of some particular stones?

Between the tall stone pillars of the hall, numerous piles of wood, weathered by time and chewed on by Goblins, suggest that there may once have been stalls, small buildings, or other similar structures. Now, it is a large empty space scattered with various debris.

Ahead of you, you notice a wide staircase leading to a broad corridor above. Far to your left, a passage continues into a semi-dark, unsettling gloom. Ahead of you, slightly to the right, a path seems to slope gently upward to another level. Finally, directly to your right, a staircase appears to descend into the lower depths of the fortress.

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In the walls of the mountain, a few stone houses line up, their gaping openings giving the sinister impression of half-asleep giants watching you. Towards the middle of the square, surrounded by a surprisingly clean area despite the often-broken paving, a large fountain gurgles softly.

Will you explore the place? For example, take a closer look at the fountain at534? Or explore the worm-eaten doors of these ancient houses at552?

You may also leave the area. If you take the passage to the left, proceed to (for now, this passage is blocked…). If you climb the staircase, go to406and notecode J7. The gentle slope to the right will take you to529, and the staircase descending leads to530.

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