Dear Frontier Traveller,
As your humble guide through this wild land, it’s my duty to make sure you’re prepared for your journey. And should you find yourself in Robuck Province, bear in mind that it’s one of the most untamed parts of The Frontier.
And should you find yourself in a place called Bonaher Forest. Well…all I can say is tread carefully.
A place of ancient folktales and mystery, Bonaher is a source of fear, respect and necessity for the people who live nearby and for those who must travel through it on the path towards The Great Plains and the more civilised communities of Robuck.
Local folklore
Bonaher has a long history of being connected to magic, the supernatural and the god of nature Hob. One local tale tells of how Hob can be seen roaming in the form of a giant, black cat during the night and guiding lost souls out of the greenery. Another tale speaks of how he’ll hunt and devour those who are foolish enough to harm any of the wildlife within Bonaher without paying the necessary respect.
Another local tale is the story of the Green Woman, who wanders Bonaher giving life to the trees and acting as a kind of guardian. Some think of her as a spirit, others an ancient witch.
Another story is that she was a human woman who took a stand against a band of woodsmen who wanted to chop down a swathe of ancient trees, only to be killed in the process. Recognising her sacrifice, Hob brought her to life as a local guardian who acts in his stead as a protector and avenger of Bonaher.
Wildlife
Bonaher Forest is home to a wide range of wildlife, which includes owls, boars, squirrels and a number of bird species that are unique to Robuck Province. An example is the chittershaw, a bird that nests in and feeds on the flowers of Hydra plants that are indigenous to the area.
The forest is also home to monsters and mystical creatures such as a jackalopes, wolptinga, buckhorns and barghests. The apex predators of Bonaher are the anium, primitive, bestial witches with animal-like characteristics and a hunger for human flesh.
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