Elidyr Wildlands (el-eh-DEER)
A breathtaking expanse of forest and mountains, waterfalls, caves, and lakes are encompassed within the Elidyr Wildlands. The Avalonians have carved a path through the forest and into the mountains, with guideposts and the occasional rest spot available for travelers, but the vast majority of this forest is untouched and unexplored. Beasts roam freely, caves whispered to be hidden places full of treasure, and crumbling ancient ruins are said to be dotted throughout the thick growth.
History
Rumors and Tales:
• The forest has a ruins complex that, at the center, has a gate that leads directly to the Feywilds.• Much of the forest is untouched in no small part thanks to the nature spirits and a druid circle that resides in the forest.
• It is said that there is a spring in the forest that can cure any illness, but it cannot be found if you are actually looking for it--it can only be found by accident.
• There is a cave that appears to be very small, but a secret wall hides a labyrinth of tunnels filled with subterranean creatures and treasure.
• There is an old mansion that was built by an eccentric alchemist that went missing under mysterious circumstances. Something else lives there now, and whatever it is has made people afraid to go there.
• A long time ago, there was an elven fortress that was shared with the fae. Some say it is haunted now, others say it is cursed and that unpleasant things and deeds were done in the dungeons of that place.
• They say that there is a glade and a pond that is home to a flock of geese that lay golden eggs. People do not go there, for the problem is that these geese are, well, geese: a creature not to be trifled with.