Folksburywoods

Mörken, the Dark One, watches captured dwarf miners lug chunks of emerald from the depths of their mine.  The Dark One’s greed increases, so he seeks to destroy the forest and the earth beneath.

The Story Behind the Picture: Mörken and his Troth minions were determined to destroy the forest and its inhabitants.  However, they never quite seemed to win the battle. Infuriated, Mörken knew there must be something protecting the forest folk. Something that he could discover and destroy that would break their will.  One…

Many have gone to the quiet little pool in the forest’s center. However, all have failed to notice that the trickle of water from the fallen tree comes from nowhere.  If one were to examine it closely, one would see it is a portal. Peer deeply into the log, and…

While out for her morning constitutional, Tildee meets Alburg, a forest fae. Looking visibly upset, Tildee questions the fae. Alburg’s reply stuns the Nisse, who had heard of the Troth’s dastardly deeds but never met anyone who experienced them.  Tildee rushes to the council of elders. She informs them that Mörken…

Even the misfits of Folksburrywoods are forced to flee the oncoming storm of Mörken and his Troth devils. Bands of dark dwellers travel the open road, hoping to find shelter and a kind face. Once feared, these mighty woodlanders, humbled, sought escape from the relentless destruction caused by the Troth.

Deep within Ãlskad, the ancient forest lives the Sleepers. It is told that if ever they should awaken, the forest is in grave danger. It is also said to pity those who receive the wrath of the Sleepers.

Night night, sleep tight, and don’t let the bedbugs bite.

Pursued by the Troth, a Neiss tries to escape to the dark wood where legend tells of a portal to the land of the ancients. If she could find the portal, she could get help from the old ones whom the Troth fear so much.