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	==Chronology==		==Chronology==
	*[[580 BC]]: [[the Whistling Fiend]] levels much of [[Creeana]], causing it to become mostly [[abandoned]]<ref name="Ravenloft Gazetteer II p. 16">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer II]] p. 16</ref>.		*[[580 BC]]: [[the Whistling Fiend]] levels much of [[Creeana]], causing it to become mostly [[abandoned]]<ref name="Ravenloft Gazetteer II p. 16">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer II]] p. 16</ref>.
	*[[693 BC]]<ref name="Ravenloft Gazetteer II p. 13">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer II]] p. 13</ref>: [[Caidin's Tower of Doom]] plummets off of Morrged's Leap.<ref name="Tower of Doom (novel)">[[Tower of Doom]] (novel)</ref>.		*[[693 BC]]<ref name="Ravenloft Gazetteer II p. 13">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer II]] p. 13</ref>: [[Caidin's Tower of Doom]] plummets off of Morrged's Leap<ref name="Tower of Doom (novel)">[[Tower of Doom]] (novel)</ref>.
			*[[747 BC]] (approximately): [[Galf Kloggin]] begins bandit operations in the Forest of Shadows<ref name="Ravenloft Gazetteer II p. 13">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer II]] p. 13</ref>.
			*[[750 BC]]: '''Winter Solstice'''- [[The Requiem]] occurs, and Azalin Rex disappears in its wake. During the [[Shrouded Years]], the Forest of Shadows falls under Galf Kloggin's dominance<ref>[[Requiem: The Grim Harvest]]</ref>.
			*[[755 BC]]: Azalin returns, gaining control over the Forest along with the rest of Darkon.

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			The Forest of Shadows is a [[region]] of [[forest]] within the [[domain]] of [[Darkon]].

			==Overview==
	Also known as the [[Silva Umbrosa]]<ref name="Ravenloft Gazetteer II p. 13">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer II]] p. 13</ref>, the '''Forest of Shadows''' is one of [[Darkon\|Darkon's]] [[Regions of Darkon\|six regions]], that in particular of west central and southern Darkon with the [[Rivalis]] found just within its northwestern frontier, [[Il Aluk]] lying just beyond its northern frontier, and [[Corvia]] found just beyond its eastern frontier. The surrounding regions are the [[Jagged Coast]] to the northwest, the [[Mistlands]] to the north, the [[Boglands]] to the northeast, and the [[Mountains of Misery]] to the east. The region passed into the control of [[Galf Kloggin]], a wererat and bandit leader based in Rivalis, during the absence of [[Azalin Rex]]. As of [[757 BC]], he still lurks there even after Azalin's return, much to the chagrin of the [[Nartok Guard]] that patrols the forest with a warrant for his arrest<ref name="Ravenloft Gazetteer II p. 14">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer II]] p. 14</ref>.		Also known as the [[Silva Umbrosa]]<ref name="Ravenloft Gazetteer II p. 13">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer II]] p. 13</ref>, the '''Forest of Shadows''' is one of [[Darkon\|Darkon's]] [[Regions of Darkon\|six regions]], that in particular of west central and southern Darkon with the [[Rivalis]] found just within its northwestern frontier, [[Il Aluk]] lying just beyond its northern frontier, and [[Corvia]] found just beyond its eastern frontier. The surrounding regions are the [[Jagged Coast]] to the northwest, the [[Mistlands]] to the north, the [[Boglands]] to the northeast, and the [[Mountains of Misery]] to the east. The region passed into the control of [[Galf Kloggin]], a wererat and bandit leader based in Rivalis, during the absence of [[Azalin Rex]]. As of [[757 BC]], he still lurks there even after Azalin's return, much to the chagrin of the [[Nartok Guard]] that patrols the forest with a warrant for his arrest<ref name="Ravenloft Gazetteer II p. 14">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer II]] p. 14</ref>.

	The Forest has been described as a dark expanse of wilderlands, where the [[tree]] canopy prevents most [[sunlight]] from reaching the forest floor for a good percentage of the year. The Forest has long been the subject of various fanciful [[legend]]s, such as the existence of ash-[[dappled unicorn]]s or [[ghost]]ly [[tree]]s that walk. [["S"]] notes the tale of a bell tower that emerged from the earth and meandered throughout the forest, only to collapse over the edge of some [[cliffs]] near [[Nartok]] in [[693 BC]]<ref name="Ravenloft Gazetteer II p. 13">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer II]] p. 13</ref>. {{Spec\|This story must refer to the [[Caidin's Tower of Doom\|Tower of Doom]] created by [[Baron Caidin]] as the means to overthrow Azalin}}. Caidin and his Tower of Doom were ultimately destroyed in a power struggle with [[Wort]], the Tower landing at the base of [[Morrged's Leap]]<ref name="Tower of Doom">[[Tower of Doom]]</ref>. The remains of the bell tower still exist there to this day<ref name="Ravenloft Gazetteer II p. 13">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer II]] p. 13</ref>.		The Forest has been described as a dark expanse of wilderlands, where the [[tree]] canopy prevents most [[sunlight]] from reaching the forest floor for a good percentage of the year. The Forest has long been the subject of various fanciful [[legend]]s, such as the existence of ash-[[dappled unicorn]]s or [[ghost]]ly [[tree]]s that walk. [["S"]] notes the tale of a bell tower that emerged from the earth and meandered throughout the forest, only to collapse over the edge of some [[cliffs]] near [[Nartok]] in [[693 BC]]<ref name="Ravenloft Gazetteer II p. 13">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer II]] p. 13</ref>. {{Spec\|This story must refer to the [[Caidin's Tower of Doom\|Tower of Doom]] created by [[Baron Caidin]] as the means to overthrow Azalin}}. Caidin and his Tower of Doom were ultimately destroyed in a power struggle with [[Wort]], the Tower landing at the base of [[Morrged's Leap]]<ref name="Tower of Doom (novel)">[[Tower of Doom]] (novel)</ref>. The remains of the bell tower still exist there to this day<ref name="Ravenloft Gazetteer II p. 13">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer II]] p. 13</ref>.

	The Forest of Shadows holds several [[community\|communities]], including two major towns: [[Nartok]] and [[Rivalis]]<ref name="~~Ravenloft Gazetteer II~~ p. 13">[[~~Ravenloft Gazetteer II~~]] p. 13</ref>. [[Creeana]] was a town of former importance until the rampage of [[the Whistling Fiend]] destroyed much of it in [[580 BC]]. Today, Creena exists as a mere [[thorp]], a shadow of its former self. Nonetheless, Creeana's future may be brighter as it has been chosen as a wayspot in the western extension of the upcoming [[Transumbra Road]]<ref name="Ravenloft Gazetteer II p. 16">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer II]] p. 16</ref>.		The Forest of Shadows holds several [[community\|communities]], including two major towns: [[Nartok]] and [[Rivalis]]<ref name="Domains of Dread p. 33">[[Domains of Dread]] p. 33</ref>. [[Creeana]] was a town of former importance until the rampage of [[the Whistling Fiend]] destroyed much of it in [[580 BC]]. Today, Creena exists as a mere [[thorp]], a shadow of its former self. Nonetheless, Creeana's future may be brighter as it has been chosen as a wayspot in the western extension of the upcoming [[Transumbra Road]]<ref name="Ravenloft Gazetteer II p. 16">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer II]] p. 16</ref>.

	==[[:category:Inhabitants of the Forest of Shadows\|Inhabitants]] and Encounters in the Forest of Shadows==		==[[:category:Inhabitants of the Forest of Shadows\|Inhabitants]] and Encounters in the Forest of Shadows==
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	* [[Creeana]]		* [[Creeana]]
	* [[Malanuv]]<ref>[[To Sleep With Evil]]</ref>		* [[Malanuv]]<ref>[[To Sleep With Evil]]</ref>
	* [[Morrged's Leap]]<ref name="Tower of Doom">[[Tower of Doom]]</ref>		* [[Morrged's Leap]]<ref name="Tower of Doom (novel)">[[Tower of Doom]] (novel)</ref>
	* [[Nartok]]		* [[Nartok]]
	* [[Nartok Keep]]		* [[Nartok Keep]]
	* [[Rivalis]]		* [[Rivalis]]

			==Chronology==
			*[[580 BC]]: [[the Whistling Fiend]] levels much of [[Creeana]], causing it to become mostly [[abandoned]]<ref name="Ravenloft Gazetteer II p. 16">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer II]] p. 16</ref>.
			*[[693 BC]]<ref name="Ravenloft Gazetteer II p. 13">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer II]] p. 13</ref>: [[Caidin's Tower of Doom]] plummets off of Morrged's Leap.<ref name="Tower of Doom (novel)">[[Tower of Doom]] (novel)</ref>.


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	* [[Morrged's Leap]]<ref name="Tower of Doom">[[Tower of Doom]]</ref>		* [[Morrged's Leap]]<ref name="Tower of Doom">[[Tower of Doom]]</ref>
	* [[Nartok]]		* [[Nartok]]
	* {[Nartok Keep]]		* [[Nartok Keep]]
	* [[Rivalis]]		* [[Rivalis]]

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	* [[Morrged's Leap]]<ref name="Tower of Doom">[[Tower of Doom]]</ref>		* [[Morrged's Leap]]<ref name="Tower of Doom">[[Tower of Doom]]</ref>
	* [[Nartok]]		* [[Nartok]]
	* {{Nartok Keep]]		* {[Nartok Keep]]
	* [[Rivalis]]		* [[Rivalis]]

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	* [[Castle Avernus]]		* [[Castle Avernus]]
	* [[Creeana]]		* [[Creeana]]
	* [[Malanuv]]<ref>[[To Sleep With Evil]]		* [[Malanuv]]<ref>[[To Sleep With Evil]]</ref>
	* [[Morrged's Leap]]<ref name="Tower of Doom">[[Tower of Doom]]</ref>		* [[Morrged's Leap]]<ref name="Tower of Doom">[[Tower of Doom]]</ref>
	* [[Nartok]]		* [[Nartok]]

The Lesser Evil: /* Inhabitants and Encounters in the Forest of Shadows */

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	The Forest of Shadows holds several [[community\|communities]], including two major towns: [[Nartok]] and [[Rivalis]]<ref name="Ravenloft Gazetteer II p. 13">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer II]] p. 13</ref>. [[Creeana]] was a town of former importance until the rampage of [[the Whistling Fiend]] destroyed much of it in [[580 BC]]. Today, Creena exists as a mere [[thorp]], a shadow of its former self. Nonetheless, Creeana's future may be brighter as it has been chosen as a wayspot in the western extension of the upcoming [[Transumbra Road]]<ref name="Ravenloft Gazetteer II p. 16">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer II]] p. 16</ref>.		The Forest of Shadows holds several [[community\|communities]], including two major towns: [[Nartok]] and [[Rivalis]]<ref name="Ravenloft Gazetteer II p. 13">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer II]] p. 13</ref>. [[Creeana]] was a town of former importance until the rampage of [[the Whistling Fiend]] destroyed much of it in [[580 BC]]. Today, Creena exists as a mere [[thorp]], a shadow of its former self. Nonetheless, Creeana's future may be brighter as it has been chosen as a wayspot in the western extension of the upcoming [[Transumbra Road]]<ref name="Ravenloft Gazetteer II p. 16">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer II]] p. 16</ref>.

	==[[Inhabitants of the Forest of Shadows\|Inhabitants]] and Encounters in the Forest of Shadows==		==[[:category:Inhabitants of the Forest of Shadows\|Inhabitants]] and Encounters in the Forest of Shadows==

	As previously mentioned, the [[halfling]] [[~~Golf~~ Kloggin]] leads a group of bandits that has thus far survived the intervention of [[law enforcement]]<ref name="Ravenloft Gazetteer II p. 14">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer II]] p. 14</ref>.		As previously mentioned, the [[halfling]] [[Galf Kloggin]] leads a group of bandits that has thus far survived the intervention of [[law enforcement]]<ref name="Ravenloft Gazetteer II p. 14">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer II]] p. 14</ref>.

	Werewolves have been said to congregate during the [[full moon]]<ref name="Domains of Dread p. 33">[[Domains of Dread]] p. 33</ref>. [["S"]] notes the existence of several standing stone circles. According to rumor, these circles serve as meeting spots for the werewolves to howl in adoration of the [[Wolf God]]- their [[song]]s captivating unfortunate passersby<ref name="Ravenloft Gazetteer II p. 13">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer II]] p. 13</ref>. [[Gennifer Weathermay-Foxgrove]] notes reports of a pack of [[afflicted werewolf\|afflicted werewolves]] lurking in this forest. Gennifer speculates they must all derive from the same lycanthropic "bloodline" and likely may not know each other in [[human]] form but are nonetheless unconsciously drawn together during their monthly [[wolf]] transformations<ref>[[Van Richten's Arsenal]] p. 127</ref>.		Werewolves have been said to congregate during the [[full moon]]<ref name="Domains of Dread p. 33">[[Domains of Dread]] p. 33</ref>. [["S"]] notes the existence of several standing stone circles. According to rumor, these circles serve as meeting spots for the werewolves to howl in adoration of the [[Wolf God]]- their [[song]]s captivating unfortunate passersby<ref name="Ravenloft Gazetteer II p. 13">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer II]] p. 13</ref>. [[Gennifer Weathermay-Foxgrove]] notes reports of a pack of [[afflicted werewolf\|afflicted werewolves]] lurking in this forest. Gennifer speculates they must all derive from the same lycanthropic "bloodline" and likely may not know each other in [[human]] form but are nonetheless unconsciously drawn together during their monthly [[wolf]] transformations<ref>[[Van Richten's Arsenal]] p. 127</ref>.

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	The Forest has been described as a dark expanse of wilderlands, where the [[tree]] canopy prevents most [[sunlight]] from reaching the forest floor for a good percentage of the year. The Forest has long been the subject of various fanciful [[legend]]s, such as the existence of ash-[[dappled unicorn]]s or [[ghost]]ly [[tree]]s that walk. [["S"]] notes the tale of a bell tower that emerged from the earth and meandered throughout the forest, only to collapse over the edge of some [[cliffs]] near [[Nartok]] in [[693 BC]]<ref name="Ravenloft Gazetteer II p. 13">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer II]] p. 13</ref>. {{Spec\|This story must refer to the [[Caidin's Tower of Doom\|Tower of Doom]] created by [[Baron Caidin]] as the means to overthrow Azalin}}. Caidin and his Tower of Doom were ultimately destroyed in a power struggle with [[Wort]], the Tower landing at the base of [[Morrged's Leap]]<ref name="Tower of Doom">[[Tower of Doom]]</ref>. The remains of the bell tower still exist there to this day<ref name="Ravenloft Gazetteer II p. 13">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer II]] p. 13</ref>.		The Forest has been described as a dark expanse of wilderlands, where the [[tree]] canopy prevents most [[sunlight]] from reaching the forest floor for a good percentage of the year. The Forest has long been the subject of various fanciful [[legend]]s, such as the existence of ash-[[dappled unicorn]]s or [[ghost]]ly [[tree]]s that walk. [["S"]] notes the tale of a bell tower that emerged from the earth and meandered throughout the forest, only to collapse over the edge of some [[cliffs]] near [[Nartok]] in [[693 BC]]<ref name="Ravenloft Gazetteer II p. 13">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer II]] p. 13</ref>. {{Spec\|This story must refer to the [[Caidin's Tower of Doom\|Tower of Doom]] created by [[Baron Caidin]] as the means to overthrow Azalin}}. Caidin and his Tower of Doom were ultimately destroyed in a power struggle with [[Wort]], the Tower landing at the base of [[Morrged's Leap]]<ref name="Tower of Doom">[[Tower of Doom]]</ref>. The remains of the bell tower still exist there to this day<ref name="Ravenloft Gazetteer II p. 13">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer II]] p. 13</ref>.

			The Forest of Shadows holds several [[community\|communities]], including two major towns: [[Nartok]] and [[Rivalis]]<ref name="Ravenloft Gazetteer II p. 13">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer II]] p. 13</ref>. [[Creeana]] was a town of former importance until the rampage of [[the Whistling Fiend]] destroyed much of it in [[580 BC]]. Today, Creena exists as a mere [[thorp]], a shadow of its former self. Nonetheless, Creeana's future may be brighter as it has been chosen as a wayspot in the western extension of the upcoming [[Transumbra Road]]<ref name="Ravenloft Gazetteer II p. 16">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer II]] p. 16</ref>.

	==[[Inhabitants of the Forest of Shadows\|Inhabitants]] and Encounters in the Forest of Shadows==		==[[Inhabitants of the Forest of Shadows\|Inhabitants]] and Encounters in the Forest of Shadows==
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	* [[Castle Avernus]]		* [[Castle Avernus]]
	* [[Creeana]]		* [[Creeana]]
			* [[Malanuv]]<ref>[[To Sleep With Evil]]
	* [[Morrged's Leap]]<ref name="Tower of Doom">[[Tower of Doom]]</ref>		* [[Morrged's Leap]]<ref name="Tower of Doom">[[Tower of Doom]]</ref>
	* [[Nartok]]		* [[Nartok]]
			* {{Nartok Keep]]
	* [[Rivalis]]		* [[Rivalis]]

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	The Forest has been described as a dark expanse of wilderlands, where the [[tree]] canopy prevents most [[sunlight]] from reaching the forest floor for a good percentage of the year. The Forest has long been the subject of various fanciful [[legend]]s, such as the existence of ash-[[dappled unicorn]]s or [[ghost]]ly [[tree]]s that walk. [["S"]] notes the tale of a bell tower that emerged from the earth and meandered throughout the forest, only to collapse over the edge of some [[cliffs]] near [[Nartok]] in [[693 BC]]<ref name="Ravenloft Gazetteer II p. 13">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer II]] p. 13</ref>. {{Spec\|This story must refer to the [[Caidin's Tower of Doom\|Tower of Doom]] created by [[Baron Caidin]] as the means to overthrow Azalin}}. Caidin and his Tower of Doom were ultimately destroyed in a power struggle with [[Wort]], the Tower landing at the base of [[Morrged's Leap]]<ref name="Tower of Doom">[[Tower of Doom]]</ref>. The remains of the bell tower still exist there to this day<ref name="Ravenloft Gazetteer II p. 13">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer II]] p. 13</ref>.		The Forest has been described as a dark expanse of wilderlands, where the [[tree]] canopy prevents most [[sunlight]] from reaching the forest floor for a good percentage of the year. The Forest has long been the subject of various fanciful [[legend]]s, such as the existence of ash-[[dappled unicorn]]s or [[ghost]]ly [[tree]]s that walk. [["S"]] notes the tale of a bell tower that emerged from the earth and meandered throughout the forest, only to collapse over the edge of some [[cliffs]] near [[Nartok]] in [[693 BC]]<ref name="Ravenloft Gazetteer II p. 13">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer II]] p. 13</ref>. {{Spec\|This story must refer to the [[Caidin's Tower of Doom\|Tower of Doom]] created by [[Baron Caidin]] as the means to overthrow Azalin}}. Caidin and his Tower of Doom were ultimately destroyed in a power struggle with [[Wort]], the Tower landing at the base of [[Morrged's Leap]]<ref name="Tower of Doom">[[Tower of Doom]]</ref>. The remains of the bell tower still exist there to this day<ref name="Ravenloft Gazetteer II p. 13">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer II]] p. 13</ref>.

	[[Gennifer Weathermay-Foxgrove]] notes reports of a pack of [[afflicted werewolf\|afflicted werewolves]] lurking in this forest. Gennifer speculates they must all derive from the same lycanthropic "bloodline" and likely may not know each other in [[human]] form but are nonetheless unconsciously drawn together during their monthly [[wolf]] transformations<ref>[[Van Richten's Arsenal]] p. 127</ref>.
			==[[Inhabitants of the Forest of Shadows\|Inhabitants]] and Encounters in the Forest of Shadows==

			As previously mentioned, the [[halfling]] [[Golf Kloggin]] leads a group of bandits that has thus far survived the intervention of [[law enforcement]]<ref name="Ravenloft Gazetteer II p. 14">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer II]] p. 14</ref>.

			Werewolves have been said to congregate during the [[full moon]]<ref name="Domains of Dread p. 33">[[Domains of Dread]] p. 33</ref>. [["S"]] notes the existence of several standing stone circles. According to rumor, these circles serve as meeting spots for the werewolves to howl in adoration of the [[Wolf God]]- their [[song]]s captivating unfortunate passersby<ref name="Ravenloft Gazetteer II p. 13">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer II]] p. 13</ref>. [[Gennifer Weathermay-Foxgrove]] notes reports of a pack of [[afflicted werewolf\|afflicted werewolves]] lurking in this forest. Gennifer speculates they must all derive from the same lycanthropic "bloodline" and likely may not know each other in [[human]] form but are nonetheless unconsciously drawn together during their monthly [[wolf]] transformations<ref>[[Van Richten's Arsenal]] p. 127</ref>.

			In addition to the above threats, the Forest of Shadows is home to numerous [[giant spider]]s<ref name="Domains of Dread p. 33">[[Domains of Dread]] p. 33</ref>.

	==[[Locations in the Forest of Shadows]]==		==[[Locations in the Forest of Shadows]]==

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	Also known as the [[Silva Umbrosa]], the '''Forest of Shadows''' is one of [[Darkon\|Darkon's]] [[Regions of Darkon\|six regions]], that in particular of west central and southern Darkon with the [[Rivalis]] found just within its northwestern frontier, [[Il Aluk]] lying just beyond its northern frontier, and [[Corvia]] found just beyond its eastern frontier. The surrounding regions are the [[Jagged Coast]] to the northwest, the [[Mistlands]] to the north, the [[Boglands]] to the northeast, and the [[Mountains of Misery]] to the east. The region passed into the control of [[Galf Kloggin]], a wererat and bandit leader based in Rivalis, during the absence of [[Azalin Rex]]. As of [[~~756~~ BC]], he still lurks there even after Azalin's return, much to the ~~wizard~~-~~king~~'s ~~chagrin~~.		Also known as the [[Silva Umbrosa]]<ref name="Ravenloft Gazetteer II p. 13">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer II]] p. 13</ref>, the '''Forest of Shadows''' is one of [[Darkon\|Darkon's]] [[Regions of Darkon\|six regions]], that in particular of west central and southern Darkon with the [[Rivalis]] found just within its northwestern frontier, [[Il Aluk]] lying just beyond its northern frontier, and [[Corvia]] found just beyond its eastern frontier. The surrounding regions are the [[Jagged Coast]] to the northwest, the [[Mistlands]] to the north, the [[Boglands]] to the northeast, and the [[Mountains of Misery]] to the east. The region passed into the control of [[Galf Kloggin]], a wererat and bandit leader based in Rivalis, during the absence of [[Azalin Rex]]. As of [[757 BC]], he still lurks there even after Azalin's return, much to the chagrin of the [[Nartok Guard]] that patrols the forest with a warrant for his arrest<ref name="Ravenloft Gazetteer II p. 14">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer II]] p. 14</ref>.

			The Forest has been described as a dark expanse of wilderlands, where the [[tree]] canopy prevents most [[sunlight]] from reaching the forest floor for a good percentage of the year. The Forest has long been the subject of various fanciful [[legend]]s, such as the existence of ash-[[dappled unicorn]]s or [[ghost]]ly [[tree]]s that walk. [["S"]] notes the tale of a bell tower that emerged from the earth and meandered throughout the forest, only to collapse over the edge of some [[cliffs]] near [[Nartok]] in [[693 BC]]<ref name="Ravenloft Gazetteer II p. 13">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer II]] p. 13</ref>. {{Spec\|This story must refer to the [[Caidin's Tower of Doom\|Tower of Doom]] created by [[Baron Caidin]] as the means to overthrow Azalin}}. Caidin and his Tower of Doom were ultimately destroyed in a power struggle with [[Wort]], the Tower landing at the base of [[Morrged's Leap]]<ref name="Tower of Doom">[[Tower of Doom]]</ref>. The remains of the bell tower still exist there to this day<ref name="Ravenloft Gazetteer II p. 13">[[Ravenloft Gazetteer II]] p. 13</ref>.

	[[Gennifer Weathermay-Foxgrove]] notes reports of a pack of [[afflicted werewolf\|afflicted werewolves]] lurking in this forest. Gennifer speculates they must all derive from the same lycanthropic "bloodline" and likely may not know each other in [[human]] form but are nonetheless unconsciously drawn together during their monthly [[wolf]] transformations<ref>[[Van Richten's Arsenal]] p. 127</ref>.		[[Gennifer Weathermay-Foxgrove]] notes reports of a pack of [[afflicted werewolf\|afflicted werewolves]] lurking in this forest. Gennifer speculates they must all derive from the same lycanthropic "bloodline" and likely may not know each other in [[human]] form but are nonetheless unconsciously drawn together during their monthly [[wolf]] transformations<ref>[[Van Richten's Arsenal]] p. 127</ref>.
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	* [[Castle Avernus]]		* [[Castle Avernus]]
	* [[Creeana]]		* [[Creeana]]
			* [[Morrged's Leap]]<ref name="Tower of Doom">[[Tower of Doom]]</ref>
	* [[Nartok]]		* [[Nartok]]
	* [[Rivalis]]		* [[Rivalis]]

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	Also known as the [[Silva Umbrosa]], the '''Forest of Shadows''' is one of [[Darkon\|Darkon's]] [[Regions of Darkon\|six regions]], that in particular of west central and southern Darkon with the [[Rivalis]] found just within its northwestern frontier, [[Il Aluk]] lying just beyond its northern frontier, and [[Corvia]] found just beyond its eastern frontier. The surrounding regions are the [[Jagged Coast]] to the northwest, the [[Mistlands]] to the north, the [[Boglands]] to the northeast, and the [[Mountains of Misery]] to the east. The region passed into the control of [[Galf Kloggin]], a wererat and bandit leader based in Rivalis, during the absence of [[Azalin Rex]].		Also known as the [[Silva Umbrosa]], the '''Forest of Shadows''' is one of [[Darkon\|Darkon's]] [[Regions of Darkon\|six regions]], that in particular of west central and southern Darkon with the [[Rivalis]] found just within its northwestern frontier, [[Il Aluk]] lying just beyond its northern frontier, and [[Corvia]] found just beyond its eastern frontier. The surrounding regions are the [[Jagged Coast]] to the northwest, the [[Mistlands]] to the north, the [[Boglands]] to the northeast, and the [[Mountains of Misery]] to the east. The region passed into the control of [[Galf Kloggin]], a wererat and bandit leader based in Rivalis, during the absence of [[Azalin Rex]]. As of [[756 BC]], he still lurks there even after Azalin's return, much to the wizard-king's chagrin.

			[[Gennifer Weathermay-Foxgrove]] notes reports of a pack of [[afflicted werewolf\|afflicted werewolves]] lurking in this forest. Gennifer speculates they must all derive from the same lycanthropic "bloodline" and likely may not know each other in [[human]] form but are nonetheless unconsciously drawn together during their monthly [[wolf]] transformations<ref>[[Van Richten's Arsenal]] p. 127</ref>.

	==[[Locations in the Forest of Shadows]]==		==[[Locations in the Forest of Shadows]]==
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