The Haft

The Blackfang Mountains in central Keledon split into two ranges as they march eastward, resulting in a deep, long valley that runs between the two spars. At its eastern end it opens into a wider plain and foothills, meeting with the Ravenwood that runs along the northern edge of the north spar and into Abethred. 
These mountains, the great valley between them, and the open plain beyond form the Haft, one of the Reaches of the kingdom.
The Haft is one of the heartlands of the kingdom, being itself occupied to one extent or another for uncounted centuries. The Woodmere, one of the great sacred sites of the kingdom, and which plays an important role in the coronation rites of the monarch, is found within its borders. The great valley that fills much of the Reach is rich in wildlife and produced excellent timber, although it is sparsely populated compared to other parts of the kingdom. The people who do live there are hardy, dour, and deeply connected to the land and to the Druids of the area, making at times pilgrimages to the Woodmere and its small community of Druids. While they recognize those living in the plains as kin, they still choose to keep largely to themselves. 
The mountains themselves produce mineral wealth, although the Blackfangs are difficult to mine. Copper, iron, silver, gold, and other metals have been found in different parts of the ranges, bolstering the coffers of House Morym. 
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