Rothfeld

Rothfeld, the largest village within Roth’s Vale, is the area most frequently plagued by the incursions of Waiqar’s warbands. Years of desolation and the slow encroachment of the mists have led to a drained, depleted land, its state of being reflected in the poor souls who live here. Having abandoned hope of divine aid, the inhabitants have allowed their homes, fields, and temples to fall into disrepair, their will to fight utterly drained. Slowly becoming brutish and destructive, Rothfelders seek succor and protection from anyone who might promise salvation from the undead threat. Understandable, as on a fairly clear night, Castle Dalibor can easily be seen in the distance, even though it is a good 3 days' ride away. (Castle Zorgas is even closer, but often shrouded in the mists...Dalibor is high on a cliff, and is often silhouetted by the moon's light.)

Some of the Daqan Lords believe that Rothfeld is where Waiqar’s forces are likely to first attack in numbers. Defending this village and restoring hope to its inhabitants may mean slowing the legions of the undead long enough to rally other forces from the south to prevent the dead from overrunning this area and pouring into Terrinoth. As the village has many old temples nearby, a number of which contain the holy relics of saints or were built on sites of powerful magics, some also view Rothfeld as a natural bulwark against the undead that is better fortified than forgotten and abandoned.

Despite these challenges, due to the lack of other human activity, wildlife is plentiful, and this trade is the most lucrative for the town. And of course, Fog Runs into the mists, to loot ancient sites.