Forest of Arden
Spreading over the hinterland of Bretonnia, the Forest of Arden is a huge oak forest that extends up the slopes of the Grey Mountains. [4a]
Because of its location, it is often invaded by Orcs, Goblins and worse enemies descending from the higher peaks and passes into Bretonnia. In the depths of the forest they are able to hide and organise raids on the surrounding countryside. The many marshes and lakes within the forest as well as dense thickets, make it very difficult to track down the raiders when they are pursued. [4a]
Flora and Fauna
Many creatures, huge monsters, dragons and other savage beasts linger and breed here and so the forest attracts Knights Errant and Questing Knights eager to hunt them down, slay them, and thereby win honour. Most of these knights never return, while the remains of others are sometimes found centuries later, their rusting armour and bones scattered around the lair of some hideous beast, or glimpsed through the visor of a great helm, while swords lie embedded to the hilt in the bark of great oaks that have grown around them.[4a]
Other creatures known to dwell within the forest include the Preyton. [3a]
History
The Vampire Lord Malvous fled into its depths, Duke Hagen and his knights hot on his heels and there he discovered a great source of power in its depths within ancient cairns. He summoned monsters from the forest, awoke the predatory trees and the dead to aid him, but was defeated and destroyed by the Duke with the aid of the elves of Athel Loren. [2a]
Sources
- 1: White Dwarf 310, October 2005
- 2: Storm of Magic
- 2a: Legends & Legacies, pg. 12-14
- 3: The Imperial Zoo (book)
- 3a: Preyton, pg. 60-61
- 4: Warhammer Armies: Bretonnia (5th Edition)
- 4a: The Land of Bretonnia, pg. 5
