Rimwood National Forest

A dense, remote, and expansive forest roughly covering a part of Southwest New York and Nothern Pennsylvania. Numerous groups reside within this isolated forest, and fly under the radar of the Rose Corporation as horror stories or rumors to attract tourists.

## Muddy Creek

The most populated section of Rimwood National Forest, Muddy Creek sees a lot of activity from hikers.

#### Blackrock Village

   The Village of Blackrock is in Pennsylvania and is rather isolated and roughly in the center of Rimwood National Forest. It's a hotspot for hikers and campers, however, the locals know to stay out of the deepest sections of the forest, and will warn travelers to avoid certain trails and regions. A little grocery store, a small inn and shop, and some other privately owned establishments line the little main street of Blackrock Village.

## Mill's Bend

This rather vast section of the forest is named after what used to be a small milling complex. The woods and ruined buildings of Mill's Bend serve as home to the secretive groups in the area.

#### The Old Mill

   Any hiker or person not 'in-the-know' that might find themselves so lost as to come upon this territory is quickly 'relocated' to the closest trail marker so they may find their way back by the Hands of Casus. The Cult of Casus bases within what remains of the old milling complex itself, and it's surprisingly vast living quarters that they have made their own. It sits on the edge of a small body of water and the clearing is partially obscured by trees. It's believed that Casus selected this location as it provided actual shelter that would be easily overlooked if found.

#### Slate Creek

Not too many miles away from the complex is another small lake; from which a creek runs down the forested hills and into a gully below. Named for the exposed slate which lines the gully, this area is a sight to behold that very few will ever see. Carved from the Rock at the end of the gully is a conspicuous entrance to an old mine. Within lies the catacombs of the Sanctum who made it their own, a radical cannibalism cult turned, under new leadership, a refuge for Mortesan worshippers.

## Adrianna's Thicket

South from Mill's Bend lies Adrianna's Thicket, named after a woman who went missing there.

#### Sworn's Grove

These woods are far more isolated and almost no trails exist in this region of Rimwood. The locals seem to treat this place with respect and advise against entering 'where the trees form walls'. Sworn's Grove is known for its signature strange tree growth and disappearances. In recent years however the disappearances stopped abruptly and the forest is eerily quiet. The cause of the silence is Noll, who massacred the entirety of the dangerous cult that had been kidnapping the wayward hikers, and the Mortesanian that was eating them. The sanctum of Bil'ejal, the entrance of which is decorated with wall-like trees, is now resided in and upkept by Noll.

#### Turncreek Village

Sitting on the edge of the notorious Adrianna's Thicket, Turncreek is incredibly isolated. Being so isolated, it has become a hotspot for Jakalist and other worshipper activity. Those with Morphosis are able to freely exist here, however they are cautious and get off the street if they see an unfamiliar or suspicious vehicle driving down the road. Some tourism occurs here, however it is rare as Turncreek is a relatively unknown and hidden town in the middle of nowhere of Pennsylvania.

#### Morton's Cabin

Morton Blackwood-Rose, many years ago, established a getaway cabin in the middle of the middle of the forest for 'extra curricular research'. The cabin is small, and has a dirt road leading to it that stretches on for many miles until it reaches another dirt road, which leads back to the town in what is an over three hour drive one way. It sits in a small clearing spotted with pines, and a large pond sits just west of it.