The Choking Mire of Osofare
Osofare is one of the most prominent swamp lands in Dwaistar. The entire wetland is spawned from Loch McGnil Major, which flows from the Skull River through The Myrkvidr. Inside, there are miles of noxious gasses that seem to draw the very breath from those who attempt to pass through. Though not enough to kill a healthy adult, it will feel as if you're being strangled while knives infiltrate your lungs. In other areas, a vast canopy of trees for hideous reptiles to hide away in. It is generally an unpleasant place to find yourself within. Some cults and hags tend to enjoy practicing their crafts in this swamp as well, as the curtain of fog and moss is an excellent cover from an unwanted eye.
Geography
At the center of the swamp is Loch McGnil Major which makes up roughly a third of its area. The lake is freshwater and, by extension, so too is the swamp. The land is very hard to chart, as it seems to be mostly patchwork of toxic gas clouds and tangling trees that can become indistinguishable after a time. Becoming lost is a very real fear that many travelers have when passing through Osofare. If the agonizing air does not kill you, you can be sure that the wildlife will try much harder.
Dry land is ofttimes quite hard to locate, especially near the heart of the swamp. What land can be found is mostly comprised of sticky mud. Many simply travel by boat, which can be hired near the edge of the swamp.
History
There is rumor of settlements being attempted here. Perhaps a temple built as sanctuary from the 500 year war. In any case, whatever the intention, it failed. The only proof of its existence are old ruins littered around the swamp. Ancient bridges in shambles, elderly statues of heroes time forgot, the bases of pillars reaching into nothing: all of these memories whispering a forgotten story. The mire has consumed them, and the people of the current era may never know the original purpose.
Type
Wetland / Swamp
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