West Weald

The West Weald is a sunny, lightly forested region occupying a crescent-shaped arc southwest of the Imperial City, and acting as the northern border for the countries of Elsweyr and Valenwood. This verdant region is notable for its wide-open and purple-flowered meadows, distinctive red maple trees, and rich agriculture.

The West Weald is generally level with good visibility. There is a good deal of grey bedrock showing through. Plants tend to grow near these rocks. Farther south, the landscape unfolds into gently rolling hills, then across the Gold Road it dips into a steep-sided valley. An Isolated House marks the valley floor’s east side and the Priory of the Nine marks its westernmost. There is a hill to the southwest of Nenyond Twyll. If you can climb to the top of it, you will have an unmatched view of the forest surrounding you.

Flora and Fauna
Despite the West Weald's idyllic nature, it is a treasure trove of poisons for the expert alchemist. Flax Seeds, Grapes, and Peonies are all abundant. Nightshade is also common. Domica Redwort grows here, but is somewhat rare. It often camouflages its red flowers among Columbine and red flax. Dragon's Tongue, valued for both its restore health and damage health properties, is present, though likewise rare. Strawberries can occasionally be found tucked under the large grey boulders that dot the region.

Besides the poisons, look for Alkanet, Blackberry Bushes, Emetic Russula, Fennel, Lady's Smock, Milk Thistle, Motherwort, Somnalius Plant, and Viper's Bugloss.

There are at least four lakes in the region. One is west of Meridia's Shrine, the other is along the path that skirts north around Skingrad. The western lake contains Sacred Lotus Plants and Water Hyacinth; and both lakes have one Nirnroot each. A third, west and slightly north of Nisin Cave, is full of Sacred Lotus, another plant with damage health properties. Just east of Shardock is a fourth pond where the legendary giant Nirnroot grows.

Locations
The Colovian City of Skingrad, which Alessia Ottus calls a model of “independence, hardwork, and tough-mindedness,” is located near the western edge of the West Weald, near the mouth of the Strid River. West of Skingrad is the bountiful farm Shardrock. The Priory of the Nine, a Paladin-themed download, can be found in the far south of the region.

Points of Interest
The shrine of Meridia is in the Weald, east of Shardock.