Phandalin

Under such an onslaught, the door responds by opening a crack. It might seem as though the impact jarred the door loose.

Nothing else happens, neither at the door nor within the ruins.

You reach the bottom of the stairs without incident, and stand before the threshold. The door is slightly ajar, but not enough to let you see into the room beyond.

You hear nothing on the other side of the door.

The door gives way to a five-foot landing, itself fifteen feet above a large cellar. Stone steps descend to the floor in two short flights. Another door can be seen beneath the stairs to the north.

A large stone cistern can be seen across the way, occupying the western part of the room. The walls there are lined with kegs and barrels.

Torches are set into sconces on the walls, providing light. There does not appear to be anyone in the room.

The door requires a key to lock, but as there is no key there is little chance of it locking on its own.

The landing appears free of traps.