AT A GLANCE: The Standing Stone is a 
huge plinth of glossy grey rock, incised 
with elvish runes which wind about its 
base in a series of bands.  The stone 
itself is about 20 feet in height, and 
may be found where the road from Mistledale 
joins the Hillsfar Essembra road.  

ELMINSTER'S NOTES: The Standing 
Stone was erected 1357 years ago by 
mighty elvish Mages to commemorate 
the pact between the Elvish Court and 
the newly-arriving Dalesmen.  The winding 
script at the base of the Stone states 
the terms of that pact; that while there 
are elves in the forest, the men of the 
dales may settle in those lands at their 
borders, but NOT to reduce the wood |or| 
invade elven territories. 

The wood has been reduced severely 
since the stone was erected, often by 
other human agents (in particular the 
Sembians), who have had little love of 
the People.  When the Sembians forced 
the road through to Hillsfar, the elves 
responded by laying that road to run at 
the base of the stone, ironically pointing 
out that not all men need to deal at the
point of a sword. 

The Standing Stone has some enchantment 
upon it, and radiates magick.  It cannot 
be defaced |or| marred, for stains or 
cuts heal on its surface.