Merlin's cottage

This cottage served as the dwelling of the wizard Merlin for an unspecified amount of time before he returned to the throne of Monterria.

Description
Merlin’s cottage was a small, squalid little shack, with a thatched roof. The door was crooked and its windows, when not covered by hanging thatch, were nearly opaque with dirt. Small out-buildings -- including stables, a shed and a chicken coop -- clustered around the side of the shack.

Inside the cottage was a confusing clutter of weapons, pots and kettles, ceramic wear, books, and kitchen wares. A weaving area included a carding board, spinning wheel and loom. Though the cottage also contained a fireplace, it remained very dark within even when lit.

It was surrounded by trees that partly hid it, which made Finn consider a peculiar location to choose for a house or to have trees growing around it. The thickset of woods surrounding the shack blocked all light from reaching it, leaving a dark and secluded view.