The Howling Woodlands is a vast forest in the southeastern region of Vikholm, spanning miles of thick, tangled trees and wild undergrowth. The forest is known to be inhabited by a large number of werewolves of the Howlguard, who make their dens within the trees and hunt the surrounding lands for prey. Despite the dangerous reputation of the Howling Woodlands, the forest serves as an important line of defense for the southern borders of Vikholm, acting as a natural barrier against bandits and smugglers who seek to cross the border from the Khein Dynasty.
The werewolves of the Howling Woodlands have lived in the forest for centuries, protecting their territory from those who seek to do harm. The pack known as the Black Maws is led by a fierce patriarch, known as Darmon, who is respected and revered by all members of the pack. He is said to possess great strength and leadership, and is known to intervene when necessary to prevent conflicts and protect the forest from harm. Despite the presence of the werewolves, the forest is not without its dangers. The undergrowth is thick and treacherous, making it easy to get lost or injured. There are also dangerous creatures that lurk within the forest, such as giant spiders and dire wolves, that pose a threat to unwary travelers.
The Howling Woodlands serves as an important trade route between the Vikholm capital and the Khein Dynasty, with merchants traveling through the forest to trade goods and supplies. To prevent any unnecessary bloodshed or conflict, the wood elves of the Royal Watch have taken up residence in the forest, patrolling the trade route to keep the peace and ensure that trade flows smoothly between the two nations.
Despite its dangers, the Howling Woodlands remains an important part of Vikholm's landscape, a place of great beauty and power that is respected and revered by all who live nearby.