The Elder Scrolls: Tamriel

Built by the Ayleids long before the rise of the First Empire, Hrotanda Vale consists of two primary zones—an upper courtyard often called “Hrotanda Vale” and a deeper chamber network known as the “Hrotanda Vale Sanctum.” In centuries past, it boasted elegant stone arches and luminous welkynd crystals, though these remnants of Ayleid craftsmanship now lie fractured and overgrown. By 4E 201, the ruin’s remote location and fortified architecture have made it a haven for bandits, who capitalize on passing merchants and thrill-seeking adventurers alike. Rumors persist that deeper within the Sanctum lurk potent wards or relics left behind by the original Elven occupants—arcane devices that might still pulse with centuries-old magicka. Local guards rarely mount patrols this far north, leaving the ruin’s secrets—and dangers—largely unchecked for any who dare to explore its hushed corridors.