The Northern Forests

Not much is known about The Northern Forests, it is the domain of creatures feared and reviled by man. Five hundred years ago the Vampires came forth from the forests without warning and after they were defeated the remaining forces withdrew back there. However, vampires are not the only thing that lives in the forest and as some more paranoid people will tell you they are not the most dangerous thing that lives in there either. Most of the writings on the forests are merely rumours and speculation, such wild accusations as huge land whales, trees that grant wishes and people made of fire are dismissed as sheer lunacy by most.

A King's Decree of Free Travel is needed to pass Isgrin's Wall and gain access to the forests and these are only usually granted to Alissa's Chosen, who routinely travel the forests in order to watch for Vampire threats and Hedge Wizards who are permitted to travel to Mystwood. Scholars are not usually given the permit, however, often they can join the parties that travel forth if they have something to offer.

Many have tried to map and chart the forests but to no avail, people going in often report a loss of direction and finding it hard to retrace their steps, however, those lost soon inexplicably find their way back to Mystwood. While most believe it impossible, The Citadel have offered a large cash reward for someone who can produce an accurate map of the forests.