Herot (the "heart" of the people) is the center of activity of the town. The throne where the King sits in Herot is protected by God. It is bright, covered in gold and other precious metals and gemstones. It glitters and is a happy, social place.
The lair where Grendel lives is anything but bright. It is dark, gloomy, and unpleasant. It smells, and the water above it bubbles with foul smelling gas. No one goes there but Grendel and his mother, so there is no social atmosphere. It is a den of evil as they are descended from Cain, who murdered his only brother, Abel. They are unkind, unpleasant, and just plain grumpy. God does not protect them, nothing good comes from this place.
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