1.4 KiB
1.4 KiB
type, region, danger
| type | region | danger |
|---|---|---|
| location | Southern Valdris | Medium |
Thronewood
Overview
An ancient forest spanning the southern border of Valdris. The Thronewood is old — older than the Crown Concordat, older than most human kingdoms. Its trees are massive hardwoods with canopies that block the sky. Druidic magic saturates the soil, and the forest has a will of its own.
Key Features
- The Verdant Grove: Hidden sanctuary of The Verdant Circle; location of Archdruid Thalindor's court
- The Old Thronewood Road: Main travel route through the forest; site of the cult convoy ambush (Arc 2, Hook 8)
- The Whispering Glade: A circle of ancient oaks where the veil between worlds is thin; commune and speak with dead spells cast here have double duration
- The Sunken Temple: Ruins of a First Sage outpost, now overgrown and home to forest creatures
Encounters
| Encounter | CR |
|---|---|
| Cult patrol (4 cultists + 1 fanatic) | 3 |
| Awakened trees (2) | 4 |
| Forest drake | 4 |
| Verdant Circle Watcher (druid) | 2 |
| Treant (neutral, curious about the seals) | 9 |
Plot Significance
- Arc 2, Hook 8: Ambush site to rescue Khalyraxis, the Verdant Wing
- Arc 3-4: The Verdant Circle marshals druidic forces here for the final battles
- Archdruid Thalindor will die here after the campaign, becoming one of the ancient trees