==== Description ==== The Frozen Hold is Frosthaven’s most secure and ominous facility, a prison built into the heart of the glacier to house the region’s most dangerous criminals and frost-infected beings. The structure is designed to be as cold and unforgiving as the tundra itself, with walls and cells carved directly from the surrounding ice. Its enchanted construction ensures that the chill seeps into every corner, sapping the strength and willpower of its inhabitants. The cells are fortified with froststeel bars and magical wards to prevent escape, and some are equipped with specialized containment fields for Abyss-tainted or magically enhanced prisoners. Guards, known as Frostsentinels, are trained not only in combat but also in identifying and neutralizing magical threats, ensuring that no captive poses a danger to the city. The atmosphere within the Frozen Hold is one of eerie silence, broken only by the occasional groan of shifting ice or the distant howling winds. Prisoners rarely speak, their spirits crushed by the unrelenting cold and isolation. ==== History ==== The Frozen Hold was constructed during the Abyssal Siege, when Frosthaven faced an influx of dangerous individuals corrupted by Abyssal influence. Standard prisons were deemed inadequate to contain these threats, prompting the creation of this highly fortified facility. Over the years, the Frozen Hold has become a symbol of Frosthaven’s justice and its uncompromising stance against those who threaten its survival. While some view it as a necessary safeguard, others whisper about the harsh conditions and moral implications of imprisoning beings in such a merciless environment. ==== Current Use ==== The Frozen Hold is primarily used to detain: **Dangerous Criminals:** Raiders, traitors, and individuals whose actions endanger Frosthaven’s stability. **Frost-Infected Beings:** Those afflicted by unnatural frost magic or Abyssal corruption, kept here to prevent the spread of their condition. **Magically Enhanced Threats:** Mages, sorcerers, and other individuals with dangerous magical capabilities who require specialized containment. It also serves as a place for interrogations and research into frost-infection and Abyssal corruption, though such activities are conducted under strict oversight. ==== Key NPCs ==== **Warden Greylan Frostbane**: A stern but fair warden, deeply committed to maintaining the Frozen Hold’s security and integrity. **Lira Shardveil**: A mage specializing in frost magic who monitors and maintains the prison’s magical wards.