The Greenbelt

The Greenbelt

The Greenbelt began as a ribbon of old-growth forest preserved along Ironwood’s northern edges, a natural buffer against logging and urban expansion. In the early 20th century, steel magnates ignored it, considering it too rugged for development, inadvertently protecting ancestral groves. Indigenous spirits still linger, and early Garou recognized it as a sacred haven, establishing hidden Caerns and spirit shrines. Eco-activists in the late 20th century fought to preserve its greenery from suburban sprawl, and Garou packs quietly reinforced their protection. Today, the Greenbelt is a mystical nexus: trees whisper warnings, animal movements are unusual, and rifts into the Umbra appear in places where the veil thins. Urban encroachment is constant, with developers eyeing land for luxury estates or recreational complexes, but packs, spirits, and activist networks maintain a fragile equilibrium. Its dense, tangled flora reflects both resistance and survival, marking the Greenbelt as the city’s enduring wild heart.