Barkhaven
Barkhaven's original name was lost to history along the World's Spine Mountains. The Grove fulfilled the last rites of those who were swallowed up in a landslide in ancient times. Once a haunted wood, its spectres have been recently put to rest.
Origin
At the Rites of Spring 2025, The Grove journeyed across the mountains. Sensing a great deal of unrest, Oona was able to identify phantoms encircling the thick wood. Coalescing, the phantoms revealed that they were restless spirits of a bygone age, tragically swallowed up in a landslide. Their last wishes unfulfilled, they sought solace-- or they would haunt this area forever, clouding the area in supernatural fog.
Population Center: Village
Location: Nova Regnus
Faction: The Grove
Hex: 5119
Affiliated: N/A
Upgrades: N/A
The Grove and friends listened to each spirit's regret or task undone: from granting a warrior's death even encouraging a (doomed) romance. The family of spirits one by one disappeared over the course of the night as the adventuring party helped. But still, the fog remained.
Tendrils of sunshine filtered through the trees. For the family’s final wish, they asked only to know the fate of their beloved dog– orphaned after their tragedy. Taking to the skies, crossing rivers, and wading through historical clues, the Grove discovered an abandoned farm along a nearby hill. Atop it was a magnificent tree, a dog collar grown into its bark. Years had passed. But the hound had met a new family, and it was clearly loved for the rest of his days. To signal to the souls, laying them to rest, Oona suggested a song, and Rhiannon obliged with a sonorous aria.
The tree erupted into bloom, a blessing from the Green Goddess. Below, the spirits haunting the forest passed on in gratitude. The fog of regret lifted with a beautiful sunrise. The Grove saw it as a sign to settle and rebuild the newly named Barkhaven-- for the tree and the dog.