Dark Iron Legacy

Greetings, <name>. I am Franclorn Forgewright. Yes, the Franclorn Forgewright responsible for the stonewrought method of architecture. You have undoubtedly passed through or stood upon one of my creations in your adventures across our war torn world. You are probably wondering why I am here and what it is that I want from you - both valid questions. I need your assistance, of course. In exchange for your assistance, I shall grant you the key to the depths of my accursed city.

Whether it is greed which brought you here or an act of selfless devotion, what you are about to undertake is for the good of us all.

You will find Fineous Darkvire beyond the Ring of Law, in the Hall of Crafting. Kill the miserable cur and recover Ironfel. Take Ironfel to the Shrine of Thaurissan and place the hammer in its rightful place: In the hands of the statue erected in my honor. When this is done, the compartment in which I stored the master key will open. More importantly, Ironfel will remain forever in my grasp. Should they make an attempt to remove the hammer; both the statue and hammer will shatter, lost forever.

The hammer slides firmly into place, within the grasp of the massive Dark Iron monument. A tiny compartment opens at the base of the statue. Inside you find...