The Orothmuk Woods

Notable Locations

 * Ryst
 * Agnoth's Mansion
 * Craban
 * Telu Amarith
 * Wilwarin

Overview
The Orothmuk Woods were the last place in the Feywilds that is relatively safe from the battles and conflicts that plague much of the continent. This safety was built on several complex historical factors, the primary one being that the Woods were once home to the LeShay. The LeShay were faux demigods, acting as silent observers rather than active members in the Feywilds. They helped protect it from time to time, should anything pose a threat to the continent, but did so in an entirely selfless manner.

With the advent of the Spellplague, the disease spread rapidly, devastating every town and city. The LeShay, however, were unaffected. It was discovered, eventually, that they held within their blood an antidote to the Plague. This sparked hope initially, but this hope quickly turned to ash, as the realisation set in that there was no way to replicate this antidote, and seemingly the only way to receive the antidote was to be born a LeShay.

Knowing this, and not wishing for the Feywilds to carry on as they currently were, the LeShay sacrificed themselves, allowing their bodies to soak into the soil of the Woods. This caused the plants that sprouted there to hold the antidote, now easily replicated and distributed amongst the populous. This mass sacrifice has made the Orothmuk Woods a place that most, if not all, hold sacred. To wage war on its grounds or utilise it for political gain would be unwise. If a region were to do either, it would be the same as declaring war on the rest of the continent.

The second reason the Woods are so valuable is that the vast majority of lumber in the Eastern half of the Feywilds comes from them. The skill with which the lumber is cut and fashioned into tools is a skill that only the Gnomes of the Woods are beholden to, sharing their knowledge with only a select few. The Craftsmanship Guild is unrivaled in its efficiency, and is beginning to branch out, to the chagrin of those skeptical of the Woods’ stranglehold over woodcraft.

Due to these two factors - the usefulness and sacredness of the Woods, they turned into a haven for those who wish not to live under larger central forces, whether it be all-powerful Kings or manipulative Councils. Gnomes, Firbolg, Satyrs, Centaurs, Genasi, and the like comprise a majority of the population.

With the recent incursion of the lich Erwin Ciiaran Phoenix III, the Woods have come under dictatorial rule, as he pursues his presumably dark desires to the fullest, taking advantage of the ensuing civil war to escape the attention of the Mulan.

Notable Characters:

 * Agnoth Harrodsson
 * Rudolph
 * Vendra Ulgumar