gorath : bladed forest
a cold, wet forest map of gorath, known for its unrelenting and dangerous winters
nutshell
the bladed forest is known for its large spiked foliage and dangerous winters. during the cold months, the forest hardens into a hazardous landscape of frozen blades, making travel difficult and often deadly.
those who live here survive by cutting and maintaining paths through the growth. the village of the bladed forest welcomes travelers willing to help keep those routes open.
map details
spring nutrients :foraged growth, hunted wildlife, village stores
summer nutrients :foraged growth, hunted wildlife, local gathering
fall nutrients :preserved food, foraged growth, hunted wildlife
winter nutrients :preserves, hunted wildlife, village stores
water source :rainfall, snowmelt, and retained moisture in the forest
weather :heavy wet winters, humid environments, frozen pools, cold and dangerously wet in the still cold summer
sickness :winter injury, exposure, cuts, and infection
population :very low amount of settlements overall due to harsh environments.
travelers :dangerous in winter, easier with maintained paths. some travelers.
deities :lots of smaller wild deities, one larger forest god that collaborates with the great forests to the north
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name origin :named for the large bladed foliage that defines the forest
infrastructure :maintained forest paths and village-kept routes
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village of the bladed forest
those who live in the bladed forest maintain paths through the hazardous vegetation and winter growth. the village serves as the main settled refuge on the map.