Population
~1,200
Leader
Elder Rowan Greymoor
Distance
30 mi north of Fort Valiance
Militia
The Shadowwatch
Overview
Nestled in a clearing at the edge of the Shadowed Pines, Brightwater is a thriving lumber town along the Azure Run river. The town's waterwheels power timber mills that shape logs into ship components, furniture, and tools for Fort Valiance.
The Shadowed Pines are both boon and bane — unmatched lumber yields, but deeper groves are corrupted by Blight, twisting creatures into horrific abominations. The elite Shadowwatch rangers defend against corrupted beasts, Blightspawns, and Shadow Wraiths.
Key Features
Timber Mills
Powered by waterwheels along the Azure Run, shaping logs into ship components and tools
The Carver's Guild
Renowned artisans producing intricate woodworks prized throughout Morgath
Brightwater Beacon
A magically-sustained flame tower that repels lesser Blight creatures
Blightwarden's Shrine
Temple to Solara and Noctis where townsfolk pray for protection against corruption
Blight Threats
Corrupted Beasts: Wolves with twisted limbs, bears with exposed bone, monstrous insects
Blightspawns: Humanoid creatures fused with fungal growths, spreading corruption through spores
Shadow Wraiths: Ethereal entities born of the forest's despair, attracted to the Beacon's light
Demographics
Humans 65% · Elves & Half-Elves 20% · Dwarves 10% · Others 5%. The Festival of the Green Flame celebrates defiance against the Blight each midsummer.