The Ruins was formerly known as the area of Shoreside, but fell into disrepair after being abandoned. It was taken over by vagrant beggars and warring orc clans. (Source: Lieutenant Argosian) If the Freeport guards are KOS to you, the Ruins can still be reached via the bell to travel outside of Freeport, though there are Heroic low-level troops past the entrance.
The Ruins was formerly known as the area of Shoreside, but fell into disrepair after being abandoned. It was taken over by vagrant beggars and warring orc clans. (Source: Lieutenant Argosian) If the Freeport guards are KOS to you, the Ruins can still be reached via the bell to travel outside of Freeport, though there are Heroic low-level troops past the entrance.