Deadwoods
The Deadwoods is a dense forest region encompassing a large portion of Ak'Aidor that runs along the base of the Greater and Lesser Spines, flowing inward toward Kithar's Throne. This large, sprawling forest is so named because of the dark, grayish-black bark and dead looking leaves of the deadwood tree filling the landscape. For most Drakon settlements in Ak'Aidor, the Deadwoods is the only viable source of lumber and game outside of the fisheries to the northeast. This region most certainly does not exist naturally, and many Drakon believe it is the blessing of their patron god Kithar that keeps the region plentiful.
Geography
Most of the region is covered in dense forest with a strong, dark magical aura. To add to the unnatural element, the forest seems to grow back as quickly as it's cut down. While portions of the Deadwoods encompass the flatter terrain leading into the plains, a majority of the forest travels up the hills and lower mountains of the bordering Greater and Lesser Spines.
Situated within the flatter portion of the forest is a large lake, upon which Deadlake was built. This lake and settlement accounts for the main population of the Deadwoods region and serves as a trading post for outgoing lumber and game, as well as incoming rice and coffee commonly consumed by the Drakon workers.
Fauna & Flora
Despite the perpetual cold twilight of the northern ash-lands, the Deadwoods region is filled with trees and game. Most obvious is the grayish-black trunks of the tall deadwood tree, as well as various underbrush and fauna that feed on each other, and in turn, feed the Drakon population as Kithar's bounty. Some of the most common forms of fauna include raccoons, badgers, anteaters, sloths, wolves, foxes, deer, and elk.
As a part of Kithar's Bounty, most creatures in the Deadwoods are quite docile. However, some creatures such as the wolves and rare encounters with a bear or mountain wyvern are far less friendly. Drakon hunters and lumberers are trained and skilled in defending themselves from such predators and consider such encounters to be tests of their strength and faith in Kithar.
Natural Resources
The Deadwoods serve as Ak'Aidor's primary source of both lumber and game. Drakon hunters and lumberers from the unfortunately named Deadlake work through the forests daily, bringing back the spoils of their labor for transport to other Drakon settlements.
I really like the thought and detail you put into this! I specifically thought the part about the animals still being docile even though the energy around the forest is dark was very interesting and telling. Why are they not affected by the energy of the forest? Is their god that strong? These are some questions I'd like to see answered later, perhaps. So far, it's looking awesome!
The aura of darkness comes from the fact the deity that reigns over the land and has 'blessed' it is the draconic god of darkness and the void himself, Kithar. The animals are docile because that is what he commands of them, though not all of them obey his word - The wyverns, in particular, are completely unaffected by his or any other draconic god's influence.
Oh I see! Okay that makes sense then, thanks for the clarification!!