The Elder Scrolls: Tamriel

South of Daggerfall, hidden beyond a tangle of overgrown trails, lies Ashen Briar Wood—a bleak and twisted grove where the trees grow dark and thorn-laden, their bark scorched black as if by ancient fire. Despite the passage of centuries, the air here still carries the scent of smoke, and the underbrush crackles underfoot like charred timber. Legends tell of a magical blaze that once consumed the grove for an entire year, lit during a forgotten war between druidic clans and Daedric cultists. Now, thorned briars choke the paths, coiling like serpents around crumbling stone altars, and strange whispers echo through the leaves when the wind dies. No animals dwell here, and even the boldest hunters avoid the wood’s heart. Yet some believe a relic of that great fire remains buried beneath the roots—a heartstone still pulsing with embers that never fade. For those willing to brave the thorns and silence, Ashen Briar Wood promises a mystery born of flame and fury.