THE ORIGINAL STORY THAT "SPAWNED" A SERIES...... Rumors abound from the Ironwood Forest surrounding the once richly adorned reclusive manor of Torvid Albanon and his lovely wife Lucinda. Torvid was a renowned druid and well revered by denizens of the forest. Always the pragmatic type, Torvid chose to keep his wealthy existence away from the general population. But now, recent tales say that Lucinda has met an unfortunate demise, and the manor has fallen into a state of disrepair. Torvid has either gone mad or missing, and the manor is now haunted by mysterious forces. Some say that Charmund, Torvid's estranged brother has taken up residence in the now corrupted sanctuary in the woods. Several adventurers have sought the manor, either seeking to offer aid, or plunder the riches within...many have not returned at all, while some come back devoid of all substance of life and vibrancy they once enjoyed. Do you dare to enter the manor?