Shadow Woods

Summary
The Shadow Woods are an ominous portion within the Wolfen Wood noted for the bleakwood trees whose pale bark contrasts sharply with the darkness created by their excessively thick everpresent foliage.

It is a deadend, in that it is surrounded completely by the larger Wolfen Wood and does not lead to other areas.

After you have encountered a Worg, you will unlock the ability to craft silver weapons/armor in your bases. T

Lore
The shadow woods began to be corrupted about 30 years before the start of the game, while Redscale's parents still ruled the area. In addition to the trees being transformed into their current state, the wolves that resided within changed, becoming far more intelligent and cunning while their fur turned to black. These altered wolves became known as the Worg, and proved capable of drawing in and commanding the more common wolves from the surrounding woods. While they are incapable of language, their behavior often suggests there is more going on in their minds than in their lesser cousins.

Notable Dangers
The common Worgs are not exceptionally hard for their level (20-30), but have a ring of wolf pawns that assist them, similar to the battle with Glitterscale and her kobolds. This can negate some of your hits, extending the fight. Note that Breath can bypass enemy pawn-blocking, allowing you to get damage in regardless.

The Black Slimes, however, can be very dangerous with large amounts of damage over time from both their Attack and Overpower, extremely skewed stats favoring Strength and Constitution granting a very large pool of hit points. Beyond this, they are highly resistant to physical attacks.

However, they take extra damage from fire and lightning. They have easy to read tells with a low rate of false tells. And they are incapable of Feinting or Trapping, which can make it easier to fight them with impunity. (For example, they can only beat Lightning by using Defend, which does not damage you.)

Local Actions
Chop Bleakwood - If you have learned woodcutting and have appropriately equipped pawns you can chop some limbs for use in crafting in your base. However, doing so can attract Worgs to attack you.

Adjacent Locations
Wolfen Wood - You can go back to the woods any time.

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