Recall
The void of the snow almost hides the darkspawn taint.
Yet nothing can truly suppress the grandeur of this place, or their memories.
Now, spirits haunt them when darkspawn do not hunt them. They fight to stay focused, knowing they cannot dwell. They stem the tides, in search of artifacts stolen from heroes, to pay respects to one who deserved it, even when it was doubtfully earned.
The fortress never belonged to the two of them, and never will. But they are determined that, for today, it will not be a place for barbarians.
Some things are best left behind.