Oakhearth
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Oakhearth was a village located between Annil'sul, Embermoor, and the forests of Aldrallan. The village was founded on the 18th of Snow's Maiden, 1468. Oakhearth was surrounded by a thick forest and a swamp along with the ruins and remnants of old structures. Oakhearth consisted of four cottages and a Tavern along with livestock and a small farm.
History
Oakhearth was founded by Noach Hughes, A forester who had spent most of his time exploring the surrounding area.
Years passed before more people started to settle down in Oakhearth and four houses were raised along with a tavern. During his lonely years, Noach started to explore the ruins and the old structures in the forest and heath nearby. The remnants of a Dark Cultist Cemetery and several Barrows are the reminder of the evil influence of Cultists and Undead in Athera. Both of these places are haunted and long forgotten.
The ruins of a small chapel can be found in the Heath south of Oakhearth, a journal found in one of the bookcases revealed that the chapel was pillaged and destroyed in 1471 in a raid lead by a group of undead worshipers.
After a time, it became apparent to those who knew of Oakhearth, that its founder had gone missing. Not wanting to see Noach Hughes' work go to waste, two Druids by the names of Garun and Arinislia decided to reside just outside the village. They began keeping a watchful eye over the quaint southern lands, defending it from any evils that sought to disrupt the peace.
Points of Interest
The Stalactite Caves
The Catacombs
The Stalactite Caves
Deep beneath Oakhearth laid a naturally formed cave, Water used to drip through the mountain and hollowed out a system of tunnels and caves. Nature has taken over and the cave is overgrown with moss, fungus, grass, and vines.
Cultist Ossuary and Catacombs
The stalactite cave also revealed the hidden catacomb used by Dark Cultists. Future excavation would reveal what purpose it served and why it was abandoned.
