Ost Laden

Ost Laden
Type:	Fortress
Region:	Lone-lands
Area:	Minas Eriol
Location:	[34.5S, 37.5W]

Ost Laden is a landmark within Minas Eriol, in the Lone-lands. ^{[34.5S, 37.5W]}

These ruins are located in the north-eastern corner of Minas Eriol, just west and across a bridge from the Eglain Camp. Once host to knights of the old North Kingdom, these days the fortress is overrun by goblins, and the ditches below are infested by fell spiders.

Fledgling adventurers should exercise caution as the goblins in Ost Laden are a degree stronger than those found in the western ruins of Minas Eriol.

Quests

Involving:

• [25] Our Greatest Find

Deeds

These deeds can be advanced by exploring this location:

• Defences of the Lone-lands

Creatures

These creatures are encountered within this location:

• White Hand Battler
• White Hand Fire-thrower
• White Hand Ridge-fighter
• White Hand Strong-arm

Lore

Once the primary keep of Minas Eriol, proud knights of the Kingdom of Arnor once issued forth from the gates of Ost Laden into the hills and plains below.

Now only Goblins jeer from the shattered parapets, keeping a dark watch upon those few brave enough to travel into the Lone-lands. — Deed

Gallery

• 
  Thoroughfare lined by side rooms
• 
  Bridge to Ost Laden from Minas Eriol
• 
  The main courtyard of the fortress
• 
  Bon-fire in a circle of pillars
• 
  Overhead view of the ruined fortress
• 
  Crude goblin cages in a side room
• 
  Entrance from the Eglain Camp