The tunneled, mountain pass area between Loch Modan and the Wetlands.
Dun Algaz itself was once a Dwarven guard post, nestled between the two tunnel sections, in a small adjoining valley, and played a significant part in keeping the road between Loch Modan and Menethil Harbor clear and safe for travel. In recent years however, the post became overun by Orcs from the Dragonmaw Clan, forcing the Dwarven Mountaineers to abandon the post, and fall back to the upper tunnel of the pass.
Travel between the Dwarf homelands and the Harbour is now far more dangerous as a result, and anyone passing through Dun Algaz must be either powerful, or quick...