Downwoods

The Downwoods is a wild region of floodplain forest, known for its periodic flooding, which deposits saltwater and nutrient-rich sediments, which over time develops into hardy ferns useful for potion-making. Longleaf pines are the most common tree, shedding needles which pad the forest floor and accumulate into a loose peat.

Geography

Flatter and lower elevation, the Downwoods often floods either by storm water from the ocean or rain water during summer storms or long periods of winter drizzle.  Slightly elevated dirt roads lined by run-off ditches help keep travel open, although sometimes the water rises past this level, creating a swampy land mass with pines overhead.

Ecosystem

Insects, hardy ferns and grasses that can survive in salt water (or at least temporary inputs of floodwater).

Fauna & Flora

Giant salamanders, salty ferns, sage grass, pepper plants, carnivorous plants, insects, dragonflies, mosquitoes, deer, alligators, manatees, pythons.

Natural Resources

Various plants, animal parts

Type

Forest, Cloud / Water (Subtropical)

Location under

Minnet Hwell

Included Locations

• Brackish

Inhabiting Species

• Bullsnapper
• Madfall
• Parrotrice