Stone-Bear Hold is an Avvar settlement in Frostback Basin located on the far southwestern border of Ferelden.
Background[]
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[]
- Trainer Arrken
- Arvid Rolfsen
- The Augur
- Einar – a fisherman.
- Finn
- Fullna Hethsdotten
- Gyda Myrdotten
- Hask Fishersen – participates in the test of the Lady.
- Linna
- Master of the Hunt
- Parve – participates in the test of the Lady.
- Runa
- Sigrid Gulsdotten
- Storvacker
- Thane Svarah Sun-Hair
Merchants[]
- Trader Helsdim Rolfsen
- Stone-Bear Hold Crafting Materials Merchant
- Stone-Bear Hold Weapons & Schematics Merchant
Quests[]
A Father's Name- Avvar Allies
- Guests of the Hold
- Hakkon's Trials
- In Exile
- It Remains to be Seen
- Storvacker Caged
- They Came From Somewhere Else
- Up and Away
Collections[]
Landmarks[]
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 .
Codex entries[]
Codex entry: On Avvar Cuisine- Codex entry: Storvacker
- Codex entry: Tale of Hryngnar, Ice-Troll
- Codex entry: Thane Svarah Sun-Hair
- Codex entry: The Death
- Codex entry: The Mourning
- Codex entry: The Naming of Stone-Bear Hold
- Codex entry: The Return
- Codex entry: Two Marked in Battle
Gallery[]
