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| Background
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| Gnarley
Forest |
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| Flora and Fauna |
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| The forest is dominated by Oak and
Ipp trees, frequently mixed, with intermittent groves of Dekla and
Yarpick trees. The stands of Dekla tower above all other trees, often
reaching a height of 120 feet. Yarpicks, or daggerthorns, are more
common to the east, where their nuts are harvested by woodsmen and sold
by the bushel. Ferns are found aplenty along the borders of the Jewel
and Serault rivers, and thick moss and fungi grow on many rotted
timbers and some old trees. Flowering plants are not common, but the
beautiful ivoryblossom (a white-petalled orchidlike plant) make up in
quality for what the forest lacks in quantity of bloom. In the hills,
bluebells and crocuses provide a riot of color in areas with thinner
tree cover. Typical small mammals and birds can be found in the Gnarley-- mice, rabits, squirrels, foxes and the like. Bears, wolves and predatory giant spiders offer more in the way of threat. The more common monsters include owlbears, giant beetles and humanoids. The gnarley has a patchwork quilt of folk living within it, all with their own needs and interests. They generally co-exist well enough, save for the humanoids, and cooperate in some cases. |