Craag An

Craag An, Place of the Oak in Elvish, is as much the capital of the Wood of the Vale as a forest can have. It's the home of many dryads, including Eithne Flosthùl. It's buried deep in the valley of Col Serrai, its exact location a secret: outsiders are rarely admitted in. Those who are permitted entry are usually led blindfolded into the heart of the forest.

Society

Defenses

Dryads are known for their amazing archery skills and can easily kill a human from the distance of 200 feet without the person ever knowing they were there. They use this ability extensively to mark their border: if an arrow lands at one's feet or in a nearby tree, that's as far as the intruder is allowed to travel alive as the next shot, should they not heed the warning, will kill them. To prevent the decay of bodies from filling the air, the dryads tend to mark their border by the rivers so the bodies can be washed away with the current.
Apart from bows, dryads utilize also several kinds of traps to protect their forest. As they are nearly invisible for even the most suspecting eye, a safe travel through the forest is practically impossible without a native guide. They may also create a disorienting magical fog or lure people into monster lairs. In close combat, dryads seem to use wooden spears or javelins, and knives.

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Region
Wood of the Vale, in the valley of Col Serrai
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Society

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Races
dryad
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History

Population
~400
Ruler
Eithne Flosthùl

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