Elderglen

Elderglen is a hidden refuge deep within the Silverpine Woods, a sacred grove protected by the Bastards of the Forest. The scarred land bears faint traces of spellplague corruption, but the Fellowship’s sacred rites hold the darkness at bay. Twisted sentinels, ancient trees, and shrouded paths blend shadows with the ethereal, inviting wary travelers to tread lightly or be lost to the forest’s inscrutable will.

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Sacred Site

Elderglen

Where the forest’s breath guards secrets older than time.

TypeSacred Site

PopulationSmall enclave of 50 devoted guardians and their kin

WealthModest but sustainable through careful stewardship

GovernmentCouncil of Elders formed by the Bastards of the Forest

ReadinessHigh vigilance despite non-aggressive posture

“Haunted tranquility, thick with whispers of ancient magic and guarded resolve.”

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Geography

RegionDeep forest near Luskan, Silverpine Woods

ClimateTemperate, cool and damp with frequent mists

TerrainDense ancient woods scarred by lingering spellplague, twisted groves, and hidden glades

Travel Links

Luskan (15 miles southeast)The High Forest (north)The Trackless Wilds (west)

Culture

Harmony with the forest, guardianship of sacred balance, and wary vigilance against corruption.

Races

Wood ElvesHuman RangersGhillie DhuHalflings

Religions

Sylvan Path (nature spirits)The Old Faith (animism and ancestral worship)

Arts & Entertainment

Forest craft weaving, chant-songs of the woods, and ritual dances under moonlit clearings.

History

Once a thriving forest enclave, Elderglen was nearly lost to a creeping spellplague that scarred the land and twisted magic itself. Leon the Recluse, an ancient ghillie dhu, united seven unlikely companions to form the Bastards of the Forest, vowing to protect the sacred groves and keep an ancient darkness from awakening.

Fifty years pastThe Spellplague BlightA mysterious magic outbreak corrupted the woods, warping flora and fauna and claiming many lives.

Thirty-five years pastFounding of the BastardsLeon the Recluse saved seven survivors and forged the fellowship with a prophetic mission.

Present decadeRenewed Forest SicknessSigns of spreading corruption appear anew, threatening Elderglen’s fragile peace.

Government

LeaderLeon the Recluse (Ghille Dhu, ancient mystic and founder)

Council of Elders formed by the Bastards of the Forest

Key Laws

No outsider may harm the forest or disrupt sacred sites under penalty of exile.Magic that manipulates life or death within Elderglen is strictly regulated.All disputes among the Fellowship are settled by the Council’s unanimous consensus.

Problems

Tensions rise as outsiders seek to exploit the forest’s rare herbs.

Merchant interests led by a traveling trader strain relations; suspicion grows of a spy within.

Corruption intensifies near the heart of the grove, threatening the Bastards’ mission.

Several members debate a dangerous magical purge versus cautious healing rituals.

Economy

Industries

HerbalismCrafting (bowyers and weavers)Guided forest travel and rites

Scarcity

Metal items and luxury goods are rare and precious

Wealth LevelModest but sustainable through careful stewardship

Exports

Rare medicinal herbsHandcrafted wooden longbowsEnchanted forest charms

Imports

Metal tools and weaponsArcane knowledge tomesPreserved foods from Luskan

Defenses

ReadinessHigh vigilance despite non-aggressive posture

Fortifications

The Thornwall Palisade (spiked wooden barricade surrounding Elderglen)The Hollow Watchtower (an ancient tree elevated lookout)Runescribed Stone Circle (holds protective ward magic)

The Bastards of the Forest(Fifty hardened rangers and mystics)

Experts in guerrilla tactics, blending silent archery, and natural camouflage.

Law & Order

crime Level: Low, mostly trespass and illicit gathering of herbs
enforcement: Strict communal accountability with patrols by appointed wardens
typical Punishment: Temporary exile or enforced labor restoring sacred land

Leon the Recluse

NPC

Mystic Founder and Spiritual Leader

An ancient woodland spirit manifest in human-like form, clad in living moss and bone.

Elyra Thistle

NPC

Herbalist and Arcane Healer

Graceful elf with sharp eyes and hands stained by herbs.

Rannon Duskwalker

NPC

Ranger Captain

Broad-shouldered man with scars marking many battles.

Marla Vantus

NPC

Merchant and Occasional Trader

Wears fine traveling clothes incongruous with forest life.

Thistle & Thorn

Shop

Herbalist and Enchanter’s Supplies

A cozy stall crafted from woven branches and bark, glowing faintly with runic light.

Duskwalker’s Armory

Shop

Weapons and Armor

A rough-hewn building with animal pelts stretched over racks and tools hanging on walls.

The Gnarled Root

Tavern

The Bastards, traveling rangers, and rare adventurers.

A hollowed-out ancient tree trunk serving forest brews and simple meals.

Bastards of the Forest

Faction

Guardianship Fellowship

A group of seven bonded by vision and fate, blending ranger skills and ancient magic.

The Silverpine Circle

Faction

Arcane Scholars

Scholars dedicated to unlocking secrets hidden within magic-tainted woodlands.

The Scoured Hollow

Point of Interest

A glade where the spellplague blight left trees gnarled and barren, whispering raw magic.

Leon’s Grove

Point of Interest

The oldest part of the forest where Leon the Recluse meditates and communes with spirits.

Whispering Glade

Point of Interest

A meadow where voices of the forest are said to be heard on the wind, guiding or deceiving.

Fallen Sentinel Tree

Point of Interest

A massive petrified tree that served as a natural watchtower and now a shrine.

Calendar of Events

14th of Midsummer

Night of the Veiled Moon

Ritual night when the Bastards renew their vows to the forest under a pale eclipse.

This year, a shadowy figure is rumored to attempt interrupting the ritual.

1st of Autumn

Harvest of the Silverpine

A silent festival gathering forest yields and honoring the Sylvan Path.

Rare herbs harvested this year may be tainted or enchanted beyond control.

Secrets

Leon harbors a fragment of dark magic linking to the spellplague’s origin.

RegionalWhispers from broken runes in the Hollow Archive hint at forbidden ties.

An ancient fey artifact buried beneath the Fallen Sentinel Tree corrupts the land.

LocalOld songs told by Elyra’s grandmother speak of a ‘heart of shadow’ below roots.

Marla Vantus secretly supplies outsiders with rare forest charms stolen from Elderglen.

LocalUntracked footprints and empty shelves coincide with her visits.

Plot Hooks

The Lost Seventh Bastard

Rumors surface of a missing companion prophesied by Leon, whose return could tip the balance.

InvestigationLeon the RecluseAncient forest blessing and unique magical bow

Purging the Blight

A spreading rot threatens to overwhelm Elderglen, forcing a choice between dangerous magic or desperate healing.

QuestElyra ThistlePotion of Greater Healing and lifetime favor among the Bastards

Spy Among the Leaves

Suspicion falls on Marla Vantus; uncover her true intentions before outsiders exploit Elderglen’s secrets.

MysteryRannon DuskwalkerAccess to exclusive arms and secret forest paths

Echoes of the Spellplague

Delve into the Scoured Hollow’s raw magic to retrieve lost knowledge and stop a rising corruption wave.

ExplorationNimra LeafwhisperSpellplague-resistant amulet and ancient spell scrolls

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