Waukeshire

The Waukeshire was a small forest found in Bloodstone Barony. Situated within this forest was a halfling village of the same name.

Geography
The Waukeshire was located in Bloodstone Pass due east of Bloodstone Village and off to the northern side of the main road connecting the Vaasan and Damaran Gates.

Description
The trees of the Waukeshire stood straight and the undergrowth was kept trimmed, giving the forest a tidy appearance.

The tunnel complexes of the Warren were found beneath the forest, crossing under the Beaumaris River and connecting to the Warrenwood. Every home in the halflings' village had a secret passage connecting it to the Warren.

History
During the occupation of Bloodstone Pass by allies of Zhengyi the Witch-King during the 1350s DR, life continued much the same among the halflings of Waukeshire, at least outwardly. As they paid their tribute, they quickly constructed the vast, sprawling tunnels of the Warren in order to squirrel away their harvest and keep it safe from Zhengyi's bandits.

Inhabitants
The forest was home to most of the halfling population of Bloodstone Valley. Visitors and travelers were welcomed so long as they took care to avoid harming the foliage or littering, and the halflings were happy to offer them food, warmth, and wine. In the mid-to-late 14 century DR, these halflings were governed by Mayor William and their militia was led by the young Fredegast.