The Pride of Scepta

Madam, I insist to you that studying these ruins are of the utmost importance! Just think, they could contain information about the Old Empire, or even about the governance of Scepta in the days before the Empire rose! Before you ask, I am aware that the ruins are technically under the ownership of the Vandin family, but I'm certain that they'll be more than willing to allow us entry in the pursuit of our great land's history! Please, I humbly beg, do all you can to grant us access to this treasure galleon of historical data. I eagerly await for your response!
A. Griswold.

A letter on yellowed parchment found in the archives of the Sceptan Archaeological Society.

Purpose / Function

What now appears to be a haphazard pile of stones perched on top of a lonely hill was once a great castle, or perhaps a church...maybe just a noble's house. No matter what it once was, the Pride of Scepta is known for being a steadfast landmark and continual object of archaeological scrutiny. However, due to the tight grip of the Vandin family, its study has been sadly limited to a few surface-level expeditions. Historians insist that these ruins may unlock the pre-Empirical history of Scepta, whereas common folk think that the hill is an obstruction to the farmland surrounding it. There are also legends that the stones atop the hill mark graves of some sort, and such dark perceptions earned the ruin its nickname of Blighter's Hill- some claim that climbing the hill in the dead of night will attract the attention of dark spirits, possibly even death.

Alterations

Over the years, much has changed about the Pride of Scepta. Scholars believe that the building once contained large quantities of sablestone and pitchstone, but that such valuable materials were looted soon after its abandonment or ruination. In addition, it has become a test of courage for the local youth to climb the hill at night and scrape their initials into one of the stones, despite the warning that marking your name on Blighter's Hill means that you've practically made your own grave.

Alternative Names

Blighter's Hill