The High Forest

Direwood is a foreboding region characterized by its black, petrified trees and red-hued soil, forming a landscape filled with uneven hills and peaty bogs. This seemingly dead forest, surrounded by pale oaks, thrives under a blanket of wild magic, causing unusual weather phenomena and distorting spatial perceptions. The interior of Direwood is much larger than it appears from outside, with its cold, deathly atmosphere reeking of decay. It is under the dominion of the Lich Wulgreth, though his presence has waned, leading to an undead civil war among his minions. The area is rife with various forms of undead including ghouls, specters, and wights, alongside a host of aberrations including Asanbosam, various beasts like Stirges and Giant Bats, as well as more ominous beings like Shadow Demons and Trolls. It also hosts a range of Fey and monstrous entities like Mavka and Behir, alongside a large number of animated objects and plants turned lethal, such as Awakened Trees and Vine Blights.

Aerial view of the Direwood, showcasing the pale oak trees and the black, petrified forest within. The red soil stands out against the overgrowth as wild magic twists the landscape, creating erratic weather patterns like blood-red snow and boiling rain. In the center, the ruined remnants of Evaliir can be seen, with delicate spires rising above the canopy, bearing witness to ancient battles and arcane turmoil.