Scorpion Swamp

References:        FF08:Literal; MapK:Map;

Region/Subregions:        North Western Khul ; Ximoran Protectorate ; Scorpion Swamp

Type:        'Rivers and Lakes' : 'Marshes and Fens'

Indexed Under:        The letter 'S' and under the category 'Rivers and Lakes' and subcategory 'Marshes and Fens'

Dates:        n/a

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Description:

An ancient and vast marsh into which few venture. It is inhabited by many creatures, many hostile and is criss crossed by numerous trails which twist and turn in all directions. It is said that an evil fog hides the sky there and no-one can set a course by the stars. Within the swamp even compasses become unreliable. In recent years it was claimed by a group of Wizards calling themselves the Masters, yet it has never been under anyone's control and still isn't.

It was described in the annals of 'The Paladin' as being to the far west of the kingdom. It actually sits just to the west of the centre of the lands between the Swordflow River and the Coast of Sharks. However, the area once covered by the kingdom of Klarash is vast, and the Paladin's journey does seem to have started in the Mountains of the Giants, from where the Swamp would have seemed far to the west. The annals speak of The Paladin venturing down from the mountains, which turned into hills, then plains, then damp lowlands before arriving at the edge of the Swamp in Fenmarge. This could only have meant from the Mountains of the Giants, where the Paladin must have ventured. This was having met the witch of Hagring from whom The Paladin was given the Brass Ring of Direction. This meeting took place near a town on the Kings Highway to the north west of Scorpion Swamp, which although not named was more than likely Hagring. Through the swamp runs the mighty Foulbrood River, on either side of which is thick jungle.