Mírërotto

Mirisgroth (S: Delving of Jewels) Situated upon a rocky island in Ihe center of a large, deep volcanic crater lake, Mirisgroth is a relatively small holding. But this is not all of the complex. Mirisgroth is actuall y an island within an island, in an extinct volcano which itself is an isle. Thus, the castle is surrounded by two concelllric rings of sheer, jagged igneous peaks. The rings themselves are honeycombed with tunnels and halls, and the deep shafls which lead to the rich mines below. These mazes are such as to defy most any intruder. Under the dominion of one known simply as "The Monk", it is a mine of long history. Constructed and originally under the control of Drul Chaurka, one of Ihe Chiefservants of Morgoth long before the forming of Ardor, the Monk was the captain of the guard at tile time. But, in S.A. 220, Drul Chaurka left Mirisgroth wilhour fanfare or noticeas to when he would return. In fact, no one saw him leave save the Monk, who swifty consolidated his position as acing Lord of Mirisgroth, so much so that, after the Court reconsolidated, the Monk was offered the second in command of the Suit of Swords, Mirisgroth being the secondary citadel. Foul play would besuspected of the Monk, but an ysuch rumors were quickly squelched with the disappearance of his crities. It is also rumored that Mirisgroth is not only a rich jewel mine, but a source of green and red laens, as well as eogs and platinum (necessary for the making of mithrurian and kregora) and many other valuable melals.