The Maps of Myrist
This territory is home to many creatures of significant prowess and is infamous for claiming the lives of many an unwary traveler who unknowingly wanders into the area. Native beasts such as the extremely aggressive giant wasps, forest giants, and gorillas call this place home and violently defend their territory without bias.
Unnatural abominations, such as undead gorillas and the tortured remnants of many a fallen Iksar, share this region with the wood's living residents. It is believed that these monstrosities of nature are somehow linked to the mysterious smoldering sphere.
Sarnak scouts and harvesters are not uncommon to this region, as their imperial home of Chardok lies safely nestled within the forest. These half-dragon, half-Iksar creatures are as deadly as the natural and unnatural inhabitants that roam the entire expanse of these woods, and like them, they will attack travelers on sight.
Any seasoned adventurer who seeks these infamous, dark woods is strongly advised to bring with them the strong arm of many a trusted and faithful companion if they wish to survive the first steps beyond the wood's boundaries.
Although the dangers are great in this dark, shady wood of eternal fire and ash, many brave adventurers and their companions have discovered the secrets of the ancient inhabitants of the forest and returned to their homelands with wondrous treasures of armor and spells.