Horned Society
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|---|---|
| Founded | c. 850 TA |
| Size | Stronghold |
| Ruler | Unknown |
Originally a stronghold of the more organized of the orc tribes, the area came under the rule of a group of evil humans some decades ago. It is speculated that these wicked people were disaffected bandits or were at least aided by one of the bandit barons. In any case, the land between the Cairn Hills and the Forest of Bloodlent is now firmly in the grasp of the Society. It is known that many troops of bandits from the Bandit Kingdoms frequent the walled town of Hookhill.
Nearby Places of Interest
The Bloodlent
The forest of The Bloodlent is home to a large number of bandits from the Horned Society. The trees of this small wood include the beautiful sugar maple whose sweet, red sap is sought throughout the Reaches. Of late, shipments of red syrup have been very scarce. Historians believe that The Bloodlent was once part of the Misty Forest.
During the most recent military activity, the Orcs of the Evil Eye avoided Bloodlent, refusing to spend even one night under it boughs.
Cairn Hills
At the far western edge of the Misty Mountains, lies a large barren field which becomes a swamp in the mid-summer from the runoff of the Cairn Hills. Several small rivers and large streams lead into the areas which are littered with rock piles from a previous age. Several expeditions to the Cairns failed to return, after which the Lord March declared the area off limits. Rumors hold that this swampy morass is infested by the souls of dead warriors slain by the Orcs of the Evil Eye, while others claim that a mad wizard has taken up residence, building a tower from the stones of the Cairns. In either case, it is generally agreed that the Cairns are a place of ancient evil.
Hookhill
This lone hill at the northern end of the Misty Woods east of the Cairn Hills is the home of the Horned Society. The hill itself has sheer sides making it easy to defend. Tunnels are said to lead from the stronghold at the hill's summit into the forest below.
Originally a stronghold of the more organized of the orc tribes, the area came under the rule of a group of evil humans some decades ago. It is speculated that these wicked people were disaffected bandits or were at least aided by one of the bandit barons. In any case, the land between the Cairn Hills and the Forest of Bloodlent is now firmly in the grasp of the Society. It is known that many troops of bandits from the Bandit Kingdoms frequent the walled town of Hookhill.
Rabid River
Running west out of the Shadowyarn Mountains, the Rabid River is so named for its treacherous rapids and swift-flowing currents. The headwaters of this river is the reported home of a benevolent river spirit who can predict the future.