Stone-Bear Hold

Stone-Bear Hold is an Avvar settlement in Frostback Basin in the far southwestern border of Ferelden.

Background

Stone-Bear Hold Map — Map of Stone-Bear Hold

It starts with a man: Ivar Jerriksen.
Driven from their hold by war and misfortune, their thane dead, Ivar led what remained of his people through the mountains. The winter was harsh. The winds of Hakkon echoed through the peaks. The beasts fled, and the hunters could find little game. Ivar's people grew weak. They feared themselves cursed. When the blizzard struck, they built a meager fire and huddled for warmth. When the blizzard lasted three days, they knew that they would die.
On the third night, while Ivar stood watch, he caught sight of a great grey bear through the snow. Though the beast was distant, Ivar could feel its eyes upon him and knew he must follow. Alone, he made his way through wind and snow. The great bear walked ahead of him, always distant but never out of sight.
At last, the bear stopped. Ivar came to stand beside the bear and saw before him a sheltered place where his people might be saved. He reached out a hand to his guide, but instead of fur, he found grey stone. So Ivar knelt before the stone and gave thanks to Korth, for he knew the Mountain-Father had taken the form of a bear to guide him here.
Ivar returned to his people and led them to the sheltered place. Ivar Jerriksen became Ivar Snow-Favored, and the people swore to honor him as their new thane. The hold was given the name Stone-Bear in honor of Ivar's vision, and in this place, we have grown strong.
—From Stories of the Wild South: A Collection of Tales of the Barbarian Nations of Ferelden by Lady Susanna Ashwell of Ansburg^[1]

Characters

Merchants

Quests

It Remains to be Seen

Storvacker Caged

They Came From Somewhere Else

Up and Away

Collections

Landmarks

Landmarks in Frostback Basin

Skyhold Customizations

The following Avvarcentric Skyhold customization items are available for purchase from Trader Helsdim in Stone-Bear Hold: Avvar Glass for 3136
Avvar Bed for 1426
Avvar Throne for 712
Avvar Heraldry for 712
Avvar Drapery for 712
Avvar Decor for 712

Notable items

Loot

Dhal Vallasan - available at the Weapons and Schematics Merchant in Stone-Bear Hold for 16508 and looted from a chest next to the Varsdotten River fast travel marker; see main quest On Ameridan's Trail.
Hakkon's Valor - acquired upon a second completion in Stone-Bear Hold's arena, after completing the side quest Hakkon's Trials.
Ritual Breaker - available at the Stone-Bear Hold Weapons and Schematics Merchant in Stone-Bear Hold for 13192 .
Saboteur's Knife - available at the Weapons and Schematics Merchant in Stone-Bear Hold for 8572 .