Old and worn by the time that has passed and the environment where it was built, the wood rotted and worn by the swamp. It should have sunk years ago into the swamp but somehow it remains standing despite the ever sinking earth around it.
Witch's House, Swamp
god
stray dogs
I hang out with the other dogs in my pack. We run around and knock over trash cans to dig through and find food to eat. I also go around with the other stray dogs and fight off other packs of dogs who want power and territory.
Woof! Woof! Grrrr! I've created you, I can take you out again just as easily. Now settle down! hug me bro What are you doing at this witch's house? You know she is up to no good! We came to eat the witch because she put a curse on the land. Good! Now that sounds like a magnificent idea! Will you help us find a way into the house? We cannot do it on our own, for we are only dogs. Hmm... let's see. It looks like there is some rotted wood over there you could get through easily. Or you could just open the door? Like with magic? Oh, if I must, I will.  I wonder if witch bones taste good... Here- I've removed this wood. You can enter now, but do not eat the witch. She is wicked, but life is sacred.