Yeah...even with magic I can't imagine it being a quick and easy job.

[Someone, whoever it was, had an investment in this place. It'd explain some things, but also raised questions about others. Who would bother to live all the way out here? How long ago were these made?

Upon reaching the bottom of the stairs, some more info gets solved. The glowing runes catch his eyes at the same time as the shimmering pond. He approaches, examining it carefully]

Hmm...I'm pretty new at runes, but I think this is...something to do with cold? [It had some of the marks that ice spells did]