By Danny "Ralsu" Gourley



Helen’s Farm

A small barnyard in the Howling Mountains is operated by the peaceful
Helen. Alongside the breeding of some cows the peasant woman also
plants vegetables. For the neighbouring settlement of Logar she is an
important supplier of day-to-day foodstuffs.



Even though young bears and wolves in the proximity of the farm worry
Helen, she does not intend to strengthen her defences. All that she
wants is to live in harmony with her surroundings.

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The Logar Settlement
profits from human expansion through mining.

The Crushed Plain

This landscape links the Barrow to the Moon-Spring. It is for the
boulders and rocky debris which lye about that the Crushed Plain
received its name. At the same time the Crushed Plain serves an
important transportation intersection from the Howling Mountains to the
far away outskirts. Nearby a guarding squad set up a camp to ensure the
safety of passing travelers.



The Logar Settlement

For the past couple of years, Logar has been becoming more and more
famous. Since the Council of Varanas decided to exploit the nearby
mines, humans have performed some great wraith expulsions helped by the
Eye of Wisdom. After the affirmation that the area was safe and sound
for human settlement, a group of highly trained citizens were chosen to
make this new region accessible.



Their leader was called Logar. In the battle against the demons he
decided to protect his companions by sacrificing himself, falling
alongside the demons he fought. As a reminder of his heroic deeds the
settlement which was later founded bore his name. Logar’s younger
brother is now the mayor of this

town. The settlement has a great windmill which grinds the corn of the
neighboring farms. Because of the windmills importance in the everyday
life of Logar’s citizens, it also became its landmark. It is common
knowledge among all travelers that when the windmill can be seen, Logar
lies directly ahead.

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Moon Hills is an
enchanting place.

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The
magical Moon Hills are a plateau of limestone cliffs which emit
billowing clouds of steam. A long time ago a wanderer travelling at
night saw the reflection of the moon in the waters of a spring. He
thought that he might find treasure, but the moonlight guided him to
this place and it is for that reason that the spring is now called
Moon-Spring.



There is another magical relevance to this place:
At the time the Howling Mountains were still the home of lower demons,
they did not dare to venture into the Moon Hills. It is rumored that
this may be because of a mighty enchanted creature dwelling in the
Moongorge, which lies deep in the mountain range.

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The Logar Settlement
profits from human expansion through mining.

Moongorge

It is a steep
vertical vale, which water carved out of the limestone and is situated
close to the reservoir where the water flows. On the inside the
Moongorge is full of stalactites and stalagmites, while the turquoise
water flowing there reflects violet light-spots. The touching
atmosphere and the outlandish beauty of the scene resemble a cathedral
of nature.



According to legend the Moongorge is home to a mighty
being, so terrifying that even demons feared it. No-one has ever dared
to venture into the deep to take a glimpse of that creature.



The Sevaida Wood

The
wild forest lies eastwards of Logar and in the ancient language,
Sevaida means “Power of Aeons”. A bard, accompanied by the mayor of
Logar once came to this forest and when he saw the Dead Tree with its
cave deep in the woods, he was deeply touched and praised it as a
symbol of ancient and mighty power. For that reason the mayor proposed
to call this place Sevaida.



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