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Gloomwood

Along the city's eastern edge is Gloomwood. The forest is quite large and deep. When brought back to Imythess, the darkness that veils the city wasn't the only thing that was brought to Imythess.

The forest itself appears unnatural in Imythess, the trees alien to the land. Like Balefire, it is always swathed in darkness and shadow and the trees share the color from their trunks to their leaves. Giant mushrooms loom over the dark leafy trees.

The Shadowcrafters brought the forest mostly because of the creatures who normally live in the Shadow Plane. The umbra are not feline, but resemble large cats in some ways. They are very long and lithe and are excellent hunters with very light-sensitive eyes and a long, almost dog-like face with large ears that resemble a cats. They are very intelligent, unable to speak, but can communicate feelings and simple thoughts with people.

These creatures have become almost a staple in the lives of the people of Balefire, using tamed umbra as mounts, guard dogs, and companions.

It is exceedingly difficult to catch umbra in the wild, though. They are very ferocious and will defend their young with their lives. Tame ones are also very expensive to outsiders.
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