Part 15

Explore Dark and Darker locations like Grimmtooth Castle, the Dark Wood, and the Dwarven city of Murolosh. Learn about their inhabitants and dangers.

Grimmtooth Castle Region

The mountainous region around Grimmtooth Castle is sparsely inhabited and dominated by the peaks of “Grimmtooth” and the even higher “Stormhorn”. This area harbors numerous ruffians and dangerous creatures, including bandits, smugglers, Orc and Goblin tribes, Grolms, Rock Goblins, wild animals, West Wind Dragons, and Harpies led by the ancient Harpy Queen “Wiltrut”. The castle itself has a sizeable garrison with guard troops from Middlerealm and the Draconite Order of the Church of Hesinde. Recently, high-ranking scholars have also been reported to have arrived.

The Dark Wood

The Dark Wood is a forest located between Ferdok, Moorbridge, Nadoret, and Salmingen in the Principality of Kosh. Its thick vegetation creates a dismal and gloomy atmosphere, leading locals to avoid it. Myths speak of dark figures, sinister magical acts, and witches deep within the woods. Bandits, Orks, and fouler creatures are also said to lurk in the Blood Mountain castle ruins within the Dark Wood.

Murolosh

Murolosh is a Dwarfen city in the Anvil Mountains, known for its ancient stone halls and master-forged weapons. Very few Elfs and humans, referred to as “Biglings” by the Dwarfs, have seen it. Only true dragonslayers are welcomed by the wise Mountain King Arombolosh. The Dwarfen Tosh Mur mountain, also called Woodwatch by humans, stretches far beneath the Ambossgebirge. This mountain kingdom is home to the rough and warlike Ambosszwerge. Originally founded as a bulwark against dragons, it has become their ancestral home. The kingdom includes the overground Woodwatch (“Upper Anvil”) and extensive underground parts of the Baronies of Lûr, Roterz, and the south of Hammerblow. Individual mountain outposts exist in the south of the Baronies of Bragahn and Drift. The Baronies above the mountain kingdom are also considered Anvil territory. Murolosh is the capital and is located in “Upper Anvil”.

Middlerealm

Middlerealm, also known as The New Empire or the Raulian Empire, is the largest realm in Aventuria, stretching from Havena in the west to Perricum on the Pearl Sea. It arose from the Bosparan Empire after the second Demon Battle and is led by Empress Rohaja of the House of Gareth.

Principality of Kosh

The Principality of Kosh is a peaceful province within Middlerealm, bordered by the Kosh Mountains to the west and the Anvil Mountains to the south. It is home to 80,000 humans and 16,000 Dwarves who live in harmony. The capital, Angbar, is governed by Prince Blasius of Boarstock.

Avestrue

Avestrue is a small village near Ferdok, offering rest to travelers. It features a small temple dedicated to Aves, the protector of travelers.

Moorbridge Marsh

Moorbridge Marsh was created by evil sorcery during the Mage Wars, transforming the former Barony of Ferngrove into a blighted area within Kosh. It is said to harbor horrors, including the Moorbridge Monster or “the Creature”.

Tallon

Tallon is a small place of pilgrimage dedicated to Peraine, located near Prenn’s Grove. It is a major producer of Kosh apples and apple wine. The inhabitants fear dragon-like creatures and reside in ‘cave strongholds’ even when traveling.

The Kosh Mountains

The Kosh Mountains range from Andergast to the Dwarven realm. Notable peaks include Godfist and Pinecone, exceeding 4,000 paces in height. Griffin Pass is the main route through the mountains. The inhabitants fear mountain spirits, kobolds, weather witches, wind chimes, and avalanches, praying to the Twelfgods for protection. Strangers, including traveling peddlers, are viewed with suspicion.

The Anvil Mountains

The Anvil Mountains are an ore-rich range in the south of Kosh, inhabited by the Anvil Dwarves.