The Gelfling ruins, referred to by Kira as "the houses of the old ones", are the past home of Gelflings which were abandoned during the time of the Garthim raids. The ruins contain more than just one building with a central courtyard. It is in these ruins that Jen first reads the prophecy and with Kira's help, begins to understand his place therein. The Podlings of the nearby village are deeply superstitious about this place and believe it haunted by spirits. Landstriders are known to inhabit the outskirts of the ruins.