Dark Hollow

A small forest dwelling. It's dark and damp and secretly run by hags.

Welcome to Dark Hollow, a small forest dwelling shrouded in darkness and mystery. Rumors abound of its secret rulers, the hags who hold sway over the village.

Geography

Surrounded by dense, ancient forests, Dark Hollow is a secluded and foreboding place. The trees loom overhead like silent sentinels, their twisted branches reaching out like grasping fingers. The village is built around a central pond, its waters murky and still, reflecting the gloomy sky above. The air is heavy with the scent of damp earth and decaying leaves, and strange, phosphorescent fungi glow dimly in the underbrush.

History

Dark Hollow has always been a place of dark enchantment, its origins lost to time. The hags have ruled over the village for generations, their influence growing stronger with each passing year. Many have tried to challenge their power, but none have succeeded, and the villagers have learned to coexist with their enigmatic overlords.

Population

500

Aliases

The Shadowed Haven, Hag's Hollow

Government Type

Secret Hags

Ruler Type

Mysterious Hags

Defences

Hag Coven

Imports

Rare herbs and potions, Exotic spell components

Exports

Magical artifacts, Enchanted trinkets

Rumours (5 of 10)

The Alchemical Mysteries

Rumors swirl of Sablewood Alchemy, a renowned workshop where arcane elixirs and rare reagents are crafted with otherworldly precision. Adventurers who seek to unlock the secrets of alchemical transmutation and the forces that govern Dark Hollow may find themselves drawn into a world of esoteric knowledge and perilous experimentation.

The Enchanted Grove

Whispers abound of a mystical market hidden within the depths of Dark Hollow, where enchanted trinkets and rare artifacts from distant realms are bought and sold under the watchful eyes of the hags. Adventurers who dare to explore this otherworldly bazaar may find themselves drawn into a world of wonder and peril.

The Hag's Pact

Rumors speak of a dark pact made between the hags of Dark Hollow and certain villagers, granting them protection in exchange for mysterious favors. Adventurers who seek to uncover the truth may find themselves entangled in a web of ancient magic and forbidden secrets.

The Shadowed Steeds

Stories abound of ethereal steeds that dwell within the Shadowed Steed Stables, creatures of the night with shimmering coats and eyes that hold the mysteries of the forest. Adventurers who seek to uncover the origins of these enigmatic beasts may find themselves drawn into a realm of ancient magic and forgotten lore.

Whispers of Whispering Shadows

Tales are told of Whispering Shadows Manor, a grand estate cloaked in mystery and haunted by the spirits of the forest. Adventurers who dare to explore its shifting corridors and hidden chambers may find themselves entangled in a web of illusion and enigma.