Chondalwood

Chondalwood is a large forest located in Chondath in the Vilhon Reach, stretching from the Nunwood to the Nagaflow River. It is also known as Satyrwood. Species of mast-bearing trees (perhaps similar to the evergreen oaks, tanoaks, chinkapins and southern beeches of warm temperate parts on Earth) dominate the canopy. The village of Elbulder is to the south of the forest.

History
The forest was once home to the green elf realm of Nikerymath. It contains the hidden city of Rucien-Xan.

Inhabitants
The Chondalwood is now the home of several roving tribes of wild elves. Treants still roam the forest, but mainly occupy the northern border, ever watchful of loggers and poachers.

As of 1368 DR, troops of satyrs patrolled the Old Road, scaring travelers into making haste out of the forest or to go around it, and the forest was also inhabited by voadkyn (wood giants) and centaurs. As of 1372 DR, savage druids lived in the forest and posed a threat to anyone approaching them. Clans of ghostwise halflings still roam about the forest, never staying in one spot for too long. Various plant creatures such as shambling mounds and tendriculos also live here. All of these intelligent races had one goal in mind: to prevent human encroachment.

People
Totoruan of the Chondalwood, a member of the People of the Black Blood, lives here.

Rumors
For many years, the people of the Vilhon Reach have wondered over the existence of an elven realm within the forest.