Henge Hold

The “hanging stones” that gave this ancient site its name had been pulled down and used to build some of the first Orgoth strongholds in western Immoren long before the great battle that took place here against the infernals. So sinister is the reputation of this primeval ruin that some Cygnarans resisted plans by the Crown to construct a monument here commemorating those who lost their lives during the Claiming.

The monument that was eventually erected at Henge Hold was designed by architects from Ios, Rhul, Llael, and Cygnar and was built to mirror the gate that carried so many souls to safety on distant worlds. Although this enormous memorial is considerably smaller than the actual gate, it nevertheless towers above the pilgrims who come to pay their respects here, reminding them of their own insignificance in the face of such devastating loss. The pillars of the monument itself are engraved with the names of heroes who perished in the battle, including those from Cygnar, Khador, Ord, Llael, Rhul, and beyond. The names of others who fell during the Claiming or were ferried through the gateway to Cyriss are carved onto smaller stones that dot the landscape around the monument, and those who come to mourn here often leave flowers, stuffed toys, and other small trinkets near the names of lost loved ones.