Discover Atheron

Explore Grimstomp Hollow

The troll starting settlement of Atheron

Follow the plank paths above the marsh and you’ll find Grimstomp Hollow rising out of mist and dark water. Trolls gather by feast fires, raised huts stand among twisted roots, and old ruins sink beneath the mire. The swamp holds its own trails and warnings. Meet the people who know both before you venture farther.

Concept art of Grimstomp Hollow

Walk the raised paths

Cross to the Mire Altar and the shaman’s hut, then follow the boardwalks past the forge and feast fires. Beyond the stables for swamp beasts, the sunken ruins wait in the water. Hunters and herbalists of the Hollow know where the firm ground ends.

Where to stop

Grimstomp Hollow architecture and key buildings

The Bogfire Tavern. Mok the Gurgler serves travelers and has brewing work to share.

Mirebone Forge. Thrak Skullboil makes weapons and armor and needs help at the forge.

Swamproot Archery. Zarg Mossfang supplies bows for the trails.

Swamproot Remedies. Zurna of the Mire prepares potions from swamp plants.

Mire Altar. Shamaness Ulgra the Crooked tends the altar and follows prophecy.

Meet the people of Grimstomp Hollow

A chieftain, a shamaness, a hunter, and the makers of the Hollow can all point you toward work among the marshes.

Grimstomp Hollow NPC character concepts

Chieftain Groth One-Tusk. The Hollow’s leader offers its main quests.

Ulgra the Crooked. Seek the shamaness for questions of prophecy.

Mok the Gurgler. Ask the tavern keeper about brewing.

Thrak Skullboil. The smith has work at the forge.

Rokka the Swamphunter. Join a hunt for beasts in the mire.

Celebrate through the seasons

Effigies, bogfires, hunts, and unsettling prophecies mark the year in Grimstomp Hollow. Each holiday brings a mini game to try.

Spring

Mire Awakening

Trolls raise effigies and wade into the mud. Help build one and protect it from those who would burn it.

Mini game Mud Wrestle: knock an opponent down in the swampy pit.

Summer

Bogfire Festival

Bonfires glow while bright insects fill the air. Gather the insects and face beasts drawn to the fires.

Mini game Glowbug Catch: net glowing insects.

Autumn

Fangfeast

A giant beast hunt ends with a roast. Join the hunt and keep rival raiders from stealing the feast.

Mini game Beast Hunt: track and strike beasts using clues.

Winter

Crooked Night

The shamaness chants prophecies. Retrieve a prophecy scroll and help protect the seer.

Mini game Prophecy Dice: roll cursed dice for omens.

Begin in Grimstomp Hollow

Speak with the people of the Hollow, prepare for the wet trails, and follow the boardwalk until it gives way to open marsh. The swamp has more to reveal.