Swamp ruins (Mere of Dead Men)

Swamp ruins were one of the Illefarn ruins in the Mere of Dead Men.

Geography
The ruins were located near West Harbor.

Inhabitants
Since the fall of Illefarn, lizards have occupied the ruins.

History
These swamp ruins were part of the Illefarn Empire, but time claimed them once the Illefarn Empire disappeared. Their magic was still placed, as one of the ruins contains a portal, which is linked with Arvahn, the other Illefarn ruin.

After the battle with the King of Shadows, Daeghun found a silver shard. Since he did not want to keep it not drop it, he hid it in the ruins to keep it safe. However, bladelings and duergar attacked the village, so Daeghun tasked the Kalach-Cha to retrieve it. The shard is in the first ruin, while the second ruin cannot be opened. Bevil heard it cannot be opened and wizard that tried to get in there never returned.

The portal was activated once the Kalach-Cha completed the four rituals at Arvahn. This allowed the Kalach-Cha to come to West Harbor and see it destroyed, as well as the final statue that was required to complete the fifth part of the ritual. Once the Kalach-Cha gained most of the shards, he/she needed to use the portal to come to the place where the Blade of Gith was destroyed, as King of Shadows' power prevented them to go directly to the village.

Appearances

 * Neverwinter Nights 2