The dwarven stronghold of Huldafell sits just above the the converging streams that form the [[Cartshirk Watercourse]] just south of [[Greybraid's Pass]]. [[Huldafell]] has been overseen by the Stonecipher clan since the first wall stones were cut from the surrounding foothills in 1435 [[AE]]. When the original mine shafts were excavated, the clan expected rich veins of iron and other precious metals, which they did find of course, but the masses of fossilized remains of beasts long extinct were a surprise. Alongside the ore products of the mine, the reaped profits from the sale of opalized ancient trees, fossilized ivory from tusks ten paces long, and other oddities sought after by collectors, researchers, and wizards alike. Over a few hundred years, the clan and the walled stronghold expanded to the now ~500 inhabitants, most of which belong to Clan Stonecipher.