The Beastwood

The Beastwood is a mass expanse east of Katelonia and south-southeast of Frostmarch. It is overrun by beasts and monsters, and is not considered territory of either country. However, Katelonia does restrict access to The Beastwood to its own citizens. Many adventures, not always legally, delve into the woods seeking riches and rare artifacts as it is well-known that an ancient empire once occupied the area. The ruins lie hidden, somewhat submerged in earth, shrouded amidst dense trees, and overgrown by green. Parts harvested from The Beastwood monsters are a common 'treasure' obtained on expeditions and fetch good prices.

The Beastwood is generally untamed, but there is one location, Eastmark of Frostmarch, which acts as an outpost and waypoint between itself and Katelonia. The settlement has the responsibility of keeping a (mostly) safe pathway for travelers between the two nations.

Something known only by those who regularly delve into the wood or those who study arcane is that The Beastwood seems to have a thin veil between the prime material plane and Feywild. As such, fey creatures and artifacts are sometimes found.

The weather in the Beastwood makes little sense when compared to the weather around it. The nights are cool, the days are warm, and there is enough variation to note the seasons, but it never gets extremely hot or cold. It rains (or during winter, snows) regularly enough to keep the nature healthy. Storms tend to weaken or die, and hurricanes seem to avoid the place.