Thistlewood

Thistlewood is a large holdfast in the northern region of Gideon. It was one of the first holdfasts founded by the three noble families that traveled with Alek Brighton (Thorne, Drake, and Byron).

The area is a thick forest with an abundance of trees. Many of it's citizens make a living through the lumber or fur trades. Hunting and foraging is part of the daily life in Thistlewood. Due to the demand for wood all over the realm, many citizens find themselves with a decent living, though still of modest means.

Despite living in a forest, Thistlewood residents seldom find themselves at one with nature, in a spiritual sense. They still worship normal human deities and believe the earth is there to serve them. As such, any druids or fey steer clear of human settlements in the area. When they do interact, they are disappointed with the results.