Denagoth

Denagoth is a bleak realm to the north of Wendar beyond an awesome barrier known as the Mengul mountains. The mountains are feared almost as much as the undefined and dark lands beyond them. The Wendarians were so dependent upon Elvenstar that they never fully explored or investigated the foreboding enemy to the north. Denagoth is located on a high plateau, at an altitude of about 6,000 feet above the valley of Wendar. To the south and east, the towering Mengul mountains reach 10,000 feet, forming an impassable barrier. Only a narrow path links Wendar to Denagoth, and only heavily armed troops would dare to cross it and brave the monsters lurking there. Although the mountains around the plateau are within Denagoth's boundaries, they are mainly unclaimed and uncivilized areas infested with ruthless humanoids and monsters. The Naga River that flows southeast is totally unavigable until it reaches the Heldann plains, due to the numerous cataracts and turbulent waters. The central portion of the country runs out into a large grassland area known as the Plains of Avien. The barren lands to the north are thought to be beyond the knowing of man alive. Within the Dengothian plateau itself there are grasslands, swamps, forests and marginally arable land. Unevenly distributed throughout a few settlements, sundry farms and other habitats, the population is comprised of humans, orcs, gnolls, goblins, and various other dark folk.