It was discovered by Derwin Stonecarver of Mount Illefarn, who believed it to be an altar to the dwarven god Moradin.
While it had a smattering of fresh blood upon it, it would stay white-hot and was very useful for smithing.
It is made of solid iron, weighs 2,500 lb and measures 7 ft long, 4 ft wide and 3 ft tall ( waist-high ).