Shadows of the Jungle Marsh

Evidently, the Jungle marsh is not a pleasant place at all. But it is especially rich in rare expensive herbs and exotic animals. Anyone seeking to make a fortune will be inclined to visit this place and reap its natural resources. Many camps of hunters or herbalists lie at the outside of Jungle marsh. But recently, the number of these fortune-hunters has decreased dramatically. According to trustworthy sources, this is due to the threat of the shadows of the Jungle marsh. Nobody can clearly explain what these shadows are, but one thing is for sure: they can’t peacefully coexist with any other life form. This became very clear after numerous reports about the shadows attacking and invading local settlements were heard: Entire villages had been slaughtered, and everything that fell into the shadows’ hands had been devastated.

Besides, another frightening fact became obvious: it appears that the shadows have an insatiable appetite for human flesh. The Guard of Varanas and the Eye of Wisdom have already acknowledged this threat and are trying to undertake appropriate measures. Recently, the Order of Dark Glory has garrisoned a guard squadron in the vicinity to offer protection. But the squadrons are troubled by concerns over limited manpower and long supply lines, drastically encumbering the pursuit of their duty. Adventurers thus cannot rely on the support of the guard squadron. Everybody should be aware of this shortcoming. The most important conclusion for anyone considering coming to this place, is the necessity to rely on one’s own strength to survive.

Hero's Tomb

After passing through a well-hidden tunnel, the adventurer will eventually come to a magnificent building situated at the foot of three huge ancient trees. During the Great Banishment, this was the place where a group of brave heroes took their last stand and finally sacrificed their lives in a fierce battle. The elves later used their characteristic architectural style and built a resting place to honour their fallen allies. To ensure that the resting place would not be disturbed by evil forces, they used the power of nature to protect it. After centuries, the force of these protective powers has almost vanished. Nevertheless, any visitor can still feel the presence of a harmonious, idyllic and warm aura.

Boulderwind Village

A small village situated at the foot of Speaking Wind Cliff. It is the biggest and most important settlement of Weeping Coast. Before Weeping Coast turned into the lawless and unsafe place it is today, Boulderwind Village had been a prosperous trade post. Merchants from Varanas and the Obsidian stronghold came here to acquire valuable goods of every imaginable kind for low prices from the local woodmen, hunters, herbalists and peasants. On the acres near the village, a famous local produce can be found: water bone leaves, a most precious ingredient for sophisticated medicines. Every year during harvest, medicine traders from the big cities, doctors or adventurers from afar would come to Boulderwind Village to purchase some of the rare water bone leaves.

However these busy times belong to the past. The Tiktaalik have blocked the main passage between Ravenfell and Weeping Coast, and in addition started to rob the already-harvested water bone leaves. Nowadays, there is virtually no one left eager to risk his life to gather water bone leaves. Boulderwind Village thus started to degenerate, and most of its settlers decided to abandon this sad place and seek opportunities elsewhere. At least, the news about the support by Varanas and the Obsidian stronghold infused a spark of hope in the people, and they slowly started to come back to populate Boulderwind Village again.