The Fells
A green, hilly realm of stone farms and wild wood where fell-beasts defend their ancient home.
The Fells are a sprawling, pre-industrial landscape defined by rolling green hills, high dales, and old wild woods. This region is dotted with traditional stone-walled farms and lively market fairs, creating a unique blend of rural settlement and untamed nature. It serves as the broader setting for the series, a folklore-rich terrain where the natural world thrives alongside human industry.
This domain is the sacred home to fell-beasts, including notable figures like Gorse, known as the Green Wretch, and the ancient land-guardian called the Fell-Wyrm or Deep Grandmother. However, this existence is precarious; The Fells have become a battleground where the Cull seeks to clear the wild, threatening the very right of these creatures to exist within their ancestral lands.
- Landscape Type
- Green, hilly, pre-industrial
- Key Features
- Stone-walled farms, market fairs, old wild wood
- Terrain Characteristic
- High dales and folklore-rich terrain
- Notable Residents
- Gorse (the Green Wretch), Fell-Wyrm/Deep Grandmother
- Primary Conflict
- The Cull's desire to clear the wild
- Significance
- Battleground for the right of creatures to exist
Lore & Background
As a folklore-rich terrain, The Fells are more than just geography; they are a living domain where ancient guardians like the Fell-Wyrm watch over the high dales. The presence of stone-walled farms and market fairs indicates a long-standing coexistence between human settlements and the wild wood that surrounds them.
The region's identity is inextricably linked to its inhabitants, particularly the fell-beasts who naturally reside here. This connection has turned the landscape into a focal point for conflict, as external forces like the Cull view the wild nature of The Fells not as a home, but as an obstacle to be removed.
Did You Know?
- The Fell-Wyrm is also known by the title Deep Grandmother.
- Gorse, the Green Wretch, is one of the specific creatures that call this region home.
- Market fairs are a common feature within the stone-walled farm communities of The Fells.
- The Cull specifically targets The Fells with the goal of clearing the wild.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the landscape of The Fells look like?
It is a green, hilly, pre-industrial landscape featuring stone-walled farms, market fairs, and old wild wood.
Who are some of the creatures that live in The Fells?
The region is home to fell-beasts such as Gorse (the Green Wretch) and the ancient land-guardian known as the Fell-Wyrm or Deep Grandmother.
Why are The Fells considered a battleground?
They are targeted by the Cull, which desires to clear the wild, making them a site of conflict for the right of creatures to exist.
What kind of terrain characterizes this region?
The Fells are characterized by high dales and folklore-rich terrain where fell-beasts naturally reside.