The Hidden Valley Mine
After the founding of the Pioneer#DY#s Colony the mine yielded a steady supply of ore for years. It did not take long though before a band of goblins launched a surprise attack. They even brought cave crabs with them as if to publicly announce that the ore was now theirs.
In light of the goblin#DY#s attack and the crab#DY#s furious digging, the mine#DY#s stonewalls became loose. That was the moment the humans decided to abandon the mine in order to focus on the ore vein to the west of the settlement. This was a temporary measure until all goblins and cave crabs could be driven away.
Helen#DY#s farm
A small barnyard in the Howling Mountains is operated by the peaceful Helen. Alongside the breeding of some cows the peasant woman also plants vegetables. For the neighbouring settlement of Logar she is an important supplier of day-to-day foodstuffs.
Even though young bears and wolves in the proximity of the farm worry Helen, she does not intend to strengthen her defences. All that she wants is to live in harmony with her surroundings.
The Crushed Plain
This landscape links the Barrow to the Moon-Spring. It is for the boulders and rocky debris which lye about that the Crushed Plain received its name. At the same time the Crushed Plain serves an important transportation intersection from the Howling Mountains to the far away outskirts. Nearby a guarding squad set up a camp to ensure the safety of passing travelers.
The Logar settlement
For the past couple of years, Logar has been becoming more and more famous. Since the Council of Varanas decided to exploit the nearby mines, humans have performed some great wraith expulsions helped by the Eye of Wisdom. After the affirmation that the area was safe and sound for human settlement, a group of highly trained citizens were chosen to make this new region accessible.
Their leader was called Logar. In the battle against the demons he decided to protect his companions by sacrificing himself, falling alongside the demons he fought. As a reminder of his heroic deeds the settlement which was later founded bore his name. Logar#DY#s younger brother is now the mayor of this town. The settlement has a great windmill which grinds the corn of the neighboring farms. Because of the windmills importance in the everyday life of Logar#DY#s citizens, it also became its landmark. It is common knowledge among all travelers that when the windmill can be seen, Logar lies directly ahead.
