The Shadowfens

The Shadowfens are a large bog in the south of the Eastern Vales. The fens stretch from Kinland Hills all the way to the Ruins of Tolan’s Keep. The Shadowfens are filled with tall reeds, thick sawgrass, pickleweed, and a rough patchwork assortment of muddy earth drowned in a thin layer of water. Throughout the spring and fall, the waters become extremely deep, leaving only the highest tops of the hilly grasslands poking out. During midsummer, there are a few more walkable paths through the fens, and some areas freeze over in winter. The fens connect the Sister Lakes through a series of waterways, and are home to many exotic birds and insects. The Shadowfens attract dragonflies and butterflies in large numbers, and there are also reports of giant carnivorous insects that dwell in the fens.