by The Vesve Forest & the Vale of Highfolk
Population:
Human 20,000
Demihuman:
Wood (Sylvan) Elves 10,000
High Elves 3,000
Grey Elves (few)
Gnomes 6,000
Halflings (few)
Humanoids:
Hobgoblins: 5,000
Gnolls 3,000
Orcs (many)
Religion:
The most popular deities among Highfolk's citizens are the Seldarine, the Oeridian agricultural gods, Ehlonna, Phyton, and Fharlanghn.
A Forest of strife...
The Vesve Forest is the largest hardwood forest in all of the Flanaess. Its southern half, as well the strip which borders the Sepia Uplands and Clatspurs (Highvale) down to Highfolk Town are relatively free of baneful creatures, although inhabited by a fair share of predators.
Since the resurgence of Iuz, the north-eastern quarter of the forest is filled with hateful settlements of evil humanoids, and these tribes and bands press everywhere upon human and demihuman folk elsewhere in these woodlands. Rangers and light troops from Furyondy aid the Highfolk in organized expeditions to check the influx of humanoids and drive them out, but fresh hords from the spawning grounds of Iuz are apparently endlessly available to replace those slaughtered. The Vesve forest is of critical importance in the future of the Flanaess. Iuz refuses to yeild claim to it.
Some 20,000 human woodmen dwell here. the Elves stand firm here, with 10,000 Wood Elves and about a third that number of High-Elves. They are supported by some 6,000 Gnomes and perhaps half that number of Hobbits.
In addition, 15-20 tribes of beastmen, perhaps a thousand in number, dwell within the Vesve. Their origins are a matter of some curiosity; this region is further north than they would usually inhabit, and their fur is darker and browner than most.
The Vesve yields a variety of excellent woods; plant resins used for waterproofing, incenses, preservations, insect-repelling creams and tinctures; and a variety of medicinal berries and herbs. Particularly noteworthy are the sticky secretions of fungi unique to the Vesve Which are used in magical oils.
The Heartlands
This is the name generally employed for all areas of the Vesve not over run by evil or Iuz. These areas are detailed below.
Wood Elf Lands: nearly 80% of all the Wood Elves of the Vesve live in this area which perhaps overlaps the goblinoid lands. The Wood Elves fight their own battles without asking for help. They are renowned for their elven cats which are fine sentinels, ever alert and hard to detect.
Beastmen Forest: Almost all of the 1,000 shy and gentle beastmen of the Vesve live within these lands. Certain fey creatures, such as sprites and brownies, dwell here also. Beastmen shun contact with other races save for Faerie Folk, who often pass on what they have learned from the beastmen to the Grey Elves and the rangers of the Vesve and Quaalsten. Beastmen hate humanoids and will attack them on sight unless outnumbered. They simply run from encounters with elves or humans (and prudently, from orcs and trolls).
Lands of the Tree: This is the domain of the Vesve's Grey Elves. They suffer a few woodsmen to live within the area if they are of long established human families. This is the location of the fabled Timeless Tree.
Gnome Hills: This wooded projection of the Sepia Uplands is home to 5,000 of the gnomes of the Vesve, who protect their borders very carefully. Around 5,000 human miners work here also, and Lord Kashafen of the High Elves maintains 30 or so elven wizards, fighter/wizards, and elite troops here as a gesture of goodwill.
- Map:
Population:
Human 20,000
Demihuman:
Wood (Sylvan) Elves 10,000
High Elves 3,000
Grey Elves (few)
Gnomes 6,000
Halflings (few)
Humanoids:
Hobgoblins: 5,000
Gnolls 3,000
Orcs (many)
Religion:
The most popular deities among Highfolk's citizens are the Seldarine, the Oeridian agricultural gods, Ehlonna, Phyton, and Fharlanghn.
A Forest of strife...
The Vesve Forest is the largest hardwood forest in all of the Flanaess. Its southern half, as well the strip which borders the Sepia Uplands and Clatspurs (Highvale) down to Highfolk Town are relatively free of baneful creatures, although inhabited by a fair share of predators.
Since the resurgence of Iuz, the north-eastern quarter of the forest is filled with hateful settlements of evil humanoids, and these tribes and bands press everywhere upon human and demihuman folk elsewhere in these woodlands. Rangers and light troops from Furyondy aid the Highfolk in organized expeditions to check the influx of humanoids and drive them out, but fresh hords from the spawning grounds of Iuz are apparently endlessly available to replace those slaughtered. The Vesve forest is of critical importance in the future of the Flanaess. Iuz refuses to yeild claim to it.
Some 20,000 human woodmen dwell here. the Elves stand firm here, with 10,000 Wood Elves and about a third that number of High-Elves. They are supported by some 6,000 Gnomes and perhaps half that number of Hobbits.
In addition, 15-20 tribes of beastmen, perhaps a thousand in number, dwell within the Vesve. Their origins are a matter of some curiosity; this region is further north than they would usually inhabit, and their fur is darker and browner than most.
The Vesve yields a variety of excellent woods; plant resins used for waterproofing, incenses, preservations, insect-repelling creams and tinctures; and a variety of medicinal berries and herbs. Particularly noteworthy are the sticky secretions of fungi unique to the Vesve Which are used in magical oils.
The Heartlands
This is the name generally employed for all areas of the Vesve not over run by evil or Iuz. These areas are detailed below.
Wood Elf Lands: nearly 80% of all the Wood Elves of the Vesve live in this area which perhaps overlaps the goblinoid lands. The Wood Elves fight their own battles without asking for help. They are renowned for their elven cats which are fine sentinels, ever alert and hard to detect.
Beastmen Forest: Almost all of the 1,000 shy and gentle beastmen of the Vesve live within these lands. Certain fey creatures, such as sprites and brownies, dwell here also. Beastmen shun contact with other races save for Faerie Folk, who often pass on what they have learned from the beastmen to the Grey Elves and the rangers of the Vesve and Quaalsten. Beastmen hate humanoids and will attack them on sight unless outnumbered. They simply run from encounters with elves or humans (and prudently, from orcs and trolls).
Lands of the Tree: This is the domain of the Vesve's Grey Elves. They suffer a few woodsmen to live within the area if they are of long established human families. This is the location of the fabled Timeless Tree.
Gnome Hills: This wooded projection of the Sepia Uplands is home to 5,000 of the gnomes of the Vesve, who protect their borders very carefully. Around 5,000 human miners work here also, and Lord Kashafen of the High Elves maintains 30 or so elven wizards, fighter/wizards, and elite troops here as a gesture of goodwill.
