Feldcroft
Location Information
- Type: Hamlet
- Location: Scottish Highlands (Hogwarts Legacy)
- Owner/Residents: Sallow family (Anne Sallow, Solomon Sallow, Sebastian Sallow), Bernard Ndiaye (Hogwarts Legacy)
- Key Features: Rural hamlet, central well, surrounded by farmland, site of recent Dark Wizard and Goblin activity (Hogwarts Legacy)
Description and History
Feldcroft is a small wizarding hamlet located in the Scottish Highlands, not far from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. (Hogwarts Legacy) The settlement consists of a handful of stone and timber-frame cottages clustered around a central well, with surrounding fields and rolling hills. It has a rustic and somewhat weathered appearance, reflecting its agricultural nature and the recent hardships faced by its residents. (Hogwarts Legacy) Historically a peaceful community, Feldcroft became a place of tragedy and conflict in the late 19th century. The hamlet and its inhabitants, including the Sallow family, were targeted by Victor Rookwood's Ashwinders and Goblins loyal to Ranrok. A pivotal event was the cursing of Anne Sallow by Dark Wizards in the hamlet, an incident that left her in constant pain and spurred her twin brother Sebastian Sallow on a desperate and dangerous quest for a cure. (Hogwarts Legacy)
Role in the Story
Feldcroft is a key location within the narrative of the Hogwarts Legacy video game, primarily serving as the hub for Sebastian Sallow's companion questline. (Hogwarts Legacy)
- The player first visits Feldcroft to meet Sebastian's family and learn about the mysterious curse afflicting his sister, Anne Sallow. (Hogwarts Legacy)
- The hamlet acts as a recurring base for Sebastian's story, where the player checks on Anne's deteriorating condition and confers with Sebastian about his plans to use the Dark Arts to find a cure. (Hogwarts Legacy)
- It is the home of their uncle, Solomon Sallow, a former Auror who strongly disapproves of Sebastian's dangerous methods. (Hogwarts Legacy)
- A climactic confrontation occurs in the Sallow home, where Solomon attempts to stop Sebastian, resulting in Solomon's death after he is struck by Sebastian's reflected curse. (Hogwarts Legacy)
- The surrounding area, known as the Feldcroft Region, is an explorable map area featuring numerous side quests, enemy encampments, and magical challenges. (Hogwarts Legacy)
Known Areas Within
- Sallow Home: The residence of Anne Sallow and Solomon Sallow, and formerly Sebastian Sallow. Much of the game's character drama involving the family takes place here. (Hogwarts Legacy)
- Feldcroft Catacomb: A nearby tomb that Sebastian explores in his search for a relic he believes can cure Anne. It is the site where Sebastian first casts an Unforgivable Curse in the player's presence. (Hogwarts Legacy)
- Central Well: The focal point of the small hamlet. (Hogwarts Legacy)
Behind the Scenes
- Feldcroft is a location created exclusively for the video game Hogwarts Legacy (2023) and does not appear in the original seven Harry Potter novels by J.K. Rowling.
- The name “Feldcroft” likely combines the Old English word feld, meaning “field” or “open country,” with the Scottish and northern English term croft, which refers to a small, enclosed piece of land, often with a dwelling. This combination aptly describes the location as a small agricultural settlement.