Somercroft Keep

Somercroft Keep is a residential estate in Somerlund County that was built nearly 200 years ago and maintained the same lineage until several decades ago when it's owner's family lost its fortunes. Today, its three-story stone keep still stands and has been a haven for bandits. Recent rumor holds that a group of adventurers have displaced a prominent gang of bandits and taken up residence at Somercroft Keep.

Arrelius Family
Lord Falco Arrelius claimed the hilly area south east from Somerlund as the home of his estate. He erected a mansion connected to a three-story, stone keep and cleared pastures. This land remained in his family's lineage for a couple centuries until his decendant, Jentis Arrelius, squandered his fortune speculating on failed mines. There were many beliefs that the Mages Guild swindled him out of his fortunes, but this was never proven. Almost nothing remains of the original structure, except the three-story stone Keep.

The estate was last sold to Gratius Mako by a deed from Jentis Arrelius. Gratius Mako was the last rightful resident of Somercroft Keep and was widely known as mad hermit. He was presumed murdered by bandits.

Pontius and the Eyefivers
Pontius founded a gang of bandits known as the Eyefivers. They constructed a small home on the land adjacent to the Keep. They ran their criminal operations from Somercroft Keep and raided villagers, merchants, and shipments along the road to Somerlund.

Eventually, the Keylock Guardians resolved to eliminate the Eyefivers and burned the small house they erected on the property.