Thornswood Forest

The Thornswood Forest is a densely overgrown spruce forest where some humans and a dwarf civilisation have settled.

Geography
The mostly densely wooded Thornswood Forest stretches from the northern border region of the human city of Thornswood to the southern city limits of the city of Stronheim. From the neighbouring Snow Lands to the west, where hardly anyone has yet settled, to the eastern mountain range of the Green Mountains, the forest's large trees stretch upwards. It is located on in the world of Eldham and on the continent Elastra.

The forest is home to a great variety of species. From brown bears to deers, the forest is home to many different animal species. The most common tree species in the Thornswood Forest is the spruce. The wood obtained from the trees in this forest can be processed into strong wooden beams. This wood is used, for example, in the construction of new houses in the town of Thornswood, making the houses stronfg and stable buildings.

The mountain range of the Green Mountains is home to the forest dwarves of the mountain fortress Emberpeak. The mountain juts out of the forest cover and represents the eastern boundary of the woodland area. The mountains are full of minerals such as iron, gold and emeralds which the dwarves extract from the rock.

A branch of the Lake Triparte flows through the forest and empties into the town of Thornswood in the centre of the forest. The spur has been integrated into the architecture of the town and forms a part of the town.

History
The first settlers to arrive in the Thornswood Forest region established the town of Stronheim. At that time, however, the forest was not yet called that and was heavily deforested. When the new town of Thornswood was established in the region, the inhabitants of the town took on the task of making this forest flourish again. As a result, the forest was once again able to take on these dimensions and regain its old boundaries. Now that the two human towns have been well integrated, a race of woodland dwarves have settled in the Green Mountains. They built a mountain fortress in the mountains and their population soon began to grow. Due to the flourishing trade between these 3 settlements, all of them have established a strong and growing economy and good relations. As of today the forest is still growing.

Thornswood
As one of the largest cities within the region, Thornswood is a military and economic power in the area. The town owns a lot of land and acreage and therefore has a thriving agricultural industry as well as many residential areas for the inhabitants. Most of the economy is based on trade in the timber harvested from the surrounding trees. The culture of the local people is very much based on their connection to the forest and the wildlife that lives there. This is why the town's coat of arms features a white stag on a green background.

Emberpeak
The dwarf fortress of Emberpeak was carved deep into the mountain and is home to the woodland dwarves who live there. They have good relations with the neighbouring towns and the people who live there. The prosperity of this people comes from the flourishing trade with the settlements of the nations of Katolis and Preyella.