The Cryptwood

The Cryptwood is a dense and foreboding forest, located on the edge of the Parched Plains. The trees are tall and twisted, with their branches intertwined to create a canopy that blocks out much of the sunlight. The forest floor is covered in a thick layer of dead leaves, making it difficult to move silently through the woods. The air is still and musty, with the scent of decay permeating the area. It is said that the Cryptwood is home to all manner of undead, with skeletons and zombies shuffling through the trees and the occasional wraith or specter drifting through the air. The forest seems to have a life of its own, with the trees moving and shifting to impede intruders, and the creatures within the forest working together to protect their territory.
The Cryptwood is considered one of the most dangerous places in the world. Its trees are twisted and gnarled, with thorns and brambles that can tear through even the thickest armor. The ground is soft and treacherous, full of sinkholes and quicksand that can swallow a person whole. The air is thick with a noxious fog that can induce madness or death. However, despite its dangers, many adventurers are drawn to the Cryptwood. Some seek to uncover its secrets, believing that there must be a reason why the undead are so numerous and resilient within the forest. Others are after the rumored treasure hoards of long-dead kings and warlords, hidden somewhere in the depths of the forest.
Those who venture into the Cryptwood do so at great risk. Even the most skilled warriors can fall victim to the forest's hazards, and the undead that roam its depths are relentless and nearly impossible to kill permanently. Only the bravest and most foolhardy dare to enter the Cryptwood, and even fewer return alive.

Type

Forest, Boreal (Coniferous)