The Grove

The Grove is an independent natural fortress and refugee camp for a variety of races across the localverse. Existing on several planes at once has lead to a wide variety of races dwelling there, such as satyrs, nymphs, centaurs and aetoan.
== Geography ==
The Grove is situated due east of Abancia, it is a huge valley nestled in the heart of the largest, most daunting mountain range in Astlan.  The core peaks surrounding The Grove average 1.5 leagues in height (27,337.5 feet).  The very tallest mountains, including Mount Vulcus (the largest volcano in Astlan) are around 2 leagues in height (36,000+ feet).
== Defences ==
The mountain range provides an extremely formidable defense for The Grove, however these peaks are only the first line of defense.  The mountain peaks surrounding The Grove are inhabited by multiple tribes of Aetós sworn to defend The Grove.  Inside and below the peaks are equally protective Modgriensofarthgonosefren cities and principalities; as well as several Gnome cities. The valleys and slopes are home to multiple tribes of Mountain Jötnar who love the enourmous peaks that dwarf even their height.
Above, in the air, should an invader somehow get around or through the Aetós one would come up against the magic of the most well known defense of the Grove, Trevin D'Vils, the legendary Enchantress of the Grove.  Auspiciously a human woman, the Enchantress has been the principal ambassador, representative and best known guardian of the Grove for more centuries than any non-Alvar can remember.  
== Government ==
Trevin D'Vils is the official outside representative of The Grove and according to her, The Grove is ruled by a Council of Elders; to this sage's knowledge she's never revealed much in the way of details about this Council of Elders or its membership.
As for deities that might watch over The Grove: Cernunos, Lord of the Hunt and Pan the Satyr God are both known to have large followings within The Grove.  Further, rumors of huge Bachanalia imply that the god Bachus, also popular with the hybrdid races may hold sway there as well.
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