A Tour of Lore - Part 1.4 - Bree-land | Ost Baranor

Ost Baranor

 

Further south of the Chetwood of Bree-land, straight south of Staddle, is this ruined fortress. Recently Blackwold brigands and evil creatures have settled within its crumbled walls.

"The ruins of Ost Baranor mark the place where yet another tower of the North Kingdom once stood, now faded into memory. The fortress has long since fallen into ruin, and its crumbling walls are now taken by Blackwold brigands and worse."

Yet again this is another example of a fortress of the old kingdom. Upon the main entrance can be seen the typical seven seven-pointed stars.

Just like the other locations so far, the seven pointed stars are displayed everywhere on the walls as well as on platforms. No details reveal what these platforms where used for, but are commonly used for gathering of the local bandits now.

One of the unique pieces of history found here is a statue found in the NW end of the ruins. This statue is part of the "History of the Dunedain" lore quest. 

The worn but noble visage engraved on the statue you discovered belongs to Aranarth, the first Chieftain of the Dúnedain after the fall of Arthedain. 

The statue was probably created some time after the wars that destroyed the old Kingdom, most likely by the Rangers who hold Aranarth in great reverence. 

It was in good repair suggesting that they tend to it to this day. The memories of the Dúnedain are long, and their respect for the dead borders on obsession at times.

What is this Symbol?

What is interesting how ever, something that many might miss if you don't pay attention, is the design on the back of the cloak of the statue. It appears to be a cross of some sort, with 4 cross arms and 4 points, going away from the frequent seven pointed start symbolism. It's meaning is presently under investigation.