Harkenwold

This is the area in which our campaign begins. It is known as Harkenwold and is located in the Southeast portion of the Nentir Vale. Our first adventure takes place in the Briar Hills at Hightower, which is located between the two forked rivers you can see framing Briar Hills.

 

Population: ~2,000

50% Human

25% Halfling

20% Dwarf

5% Other

Most Harkenwolders live in small hamlets and isolated steadings across the countryside. In the country you will find primarily farmers, shepherds, and woodcutters while in the hamlets (villages) you will find woodworkers, smiths, carters, brewers, cheese makers, and leatherworkers. Most other citizens are field workers. Steadings, or farms, in Harkenwold generally house entire extended families, meaning approximately 20 people live on each farmhouse property at most.

The weather in Harkenwold is typically overcast. Rain is common. Sunny days are rare.

White river is the main water source in Harkenwold, varying from 200 to 300 feet wide with a max of 10 feet deep. There are two ferries, one near Tor's Hold, and one near Easthill. They are both flatboats large enough for a horse and wagon but they are not tended, meaning you have to ferry yourself across.

Harken Forest is dense and with thick undergrowth, dangerous for inexperienced travelers due to the population of drake and wolves that exist here. There are a couple of trails, but typically, the citizens of Harkenwold will not brave the forest alone.