The Dragon's Gulch

A deep, mist-shrouded ravine cutting through the heart of Hero's Forest. Sheer cliffs of dark stone rise on either side, their faces scarred by massive claw marks. The gulch floor is littered with bones of various creatures, some of enormous size. Bioluminescent fungi cling to the damp walls, casting an eerie blue glow through the mist.

Inhabitants

• Young dragons using the gulch as a nesting ground.
• Kobold tribes serving the dragons
• Cave trolls dwelling in the cliff-side caverns
• Mist wraiths, ethereal beings born from the magical fog
• Various magical beasts attracted to the residual draconic energy

Importance & Activities

• Dragon Scale Harvesting. Brave adventurers attempt to chip dragon scales from the cliff walls, used in crafting powerful armor and weapons.
• Mist Bottling. Alchemists risk life and limb to collect bottles of the magical mist for use in potent potions and rituals.
• Dragon Taming. Some ambitious individuals come to the gulch attempting to bond with young dragons, hoping to raise them as mounts or companions.
• Visions: Shamans and druids undertake dangerous pilgrimages to the mist pockets, seeking wisdom from the preserved moments of the past.

Notable Events

• Dragon mating. Periodic dragon mating seasons, during which the gulch becomes even more dangerous but also offers rare opportunities to witness draconic courtship rituals.
• Gulch Dash. The annual "Gulch Dash," a perilous race through the ravine that attracts thrill-seekers from across The North.

Legends

It's said that the gulch was carved by the thrashing of a colossal dragon as it fell from the sky, mortally wounded by the god of winter himself. The mists are believed to be the dragon's dying breaths, imbued with latent magical power. Some claim that deep within the gulch lies the dragon's skeleton, its marrow a source of unimaginable magical power.

Localized Phenomena

1. Draconic Resonance. The entire gulch thrums with latent draconic magic, influencing the flora and fauna. Some plants develop scale-like leaves, while some animals exhibit draconic traits.
2. Mist Pockets: Areas where the mist concentrates into semi-solid pockets, containing preserved moments of the past that can be viewed (or even interacted with) by those who stumble upon them.

Area 
Approximately 5 square miles

Type

Gorge / Rift

Location under

Hero's Forest

Owning Organization

Thanedom of Bjornskog