There are 7 small villages of about 22-45 people each in a 2 mile area called White Garden on the southeastern border area. These were originally thought to be founded by the Umbakians based on the pattern of the Road d’Claer – The Road of the Squared Settlement. Additional villages were added to the initial square. Over time, outlying farms outside the road markers were settled as the fear of Yarans Vale has slowly diminished over the centuries in recent times. The villages each have the same street pattern and placement, but not the exact roads and territory configuration. White Garden is also home to the ruins of three once bright white shrines to the Lightbringers on it northern road – a sponsored pilgrimage route between two of the town, 1 sponsored by each family participating in the larger settlement. These were built first, and in the most disrepair – no one keeps them clear as they were built near a stream that has since created a small marsh in the area and the ruins are all sinking into it. Along this route Kalens Bane still stands. The rock leans westward, and the hole size has increased – it has weathered over time. A shrine was built next to it, though it is nothing more than rubble now.
The slowly growing bog has recently drawn a camp of miners that cut and dry peat for burning. It is a collective of private individuals – not any organized business. It is a year round operation, with a large stone overhang providing cover in winter for wind-drying the peat bricks. Additionally, they have built a meat smoking operation which runs for local hunters as well.