Winterwood

Winterwood is a vast forest of pines and oaks that is the darkest in the region. Its tall trees and thick foliage block out the sunlight, and a cool, white mist is commonly seen clinging to the ground. The white mist looks like new-fallen snow, especially on the fringes of the forest when the morning light strikes the fog. Hence the name: Winterwood.

The secluded location of the Winterwood has also allowed a tribe of mold men to establish a territory in the northern reaches of the forest. The vegepygmies claim their territory includes everything south to the Wintercloak River. This claim has caused the tribe to remain at odds with the orcs of the White Hand. This band consists of a conglomeration of around 250 members whose village of Shen is four miles north of the river, in the very heart of the Winterwood. The ongoing war between these two forces has made the Winterwood a dangerous place to visit. South of the Wintercloak River is much more hospitable, but rumors persist of a green dragon by the name of Foilsunder lairing 20 miles or so south.