Wylden (of Rhyl)
One of the greatest experiences of Rhyl is what Rhylians call the quality of “Wylden” (of Rhyl). It is a natural strength of wilderness and wild species that live there. Faeries still exist in the deep forest, the land is bountiful – excessively so, strange mists and fogs drift in places, snow falls in summer, bizarre creatures appear in the deep woods, there are multiple elven Wealds, and more. It is said to be associated with the Mystery of the Rhylander Wylden.
Laey Power: There are many lines of The Laey in the North, contributing to this natural power; The Har’ahdu Cunaigh – Aelfpath of Helca twines through the Great Forest of Rhyl. This power is the core of the defense of the north by the Green Church/Wylde Faith.
Verdant & Abundant: A plurality of species makes it a home and coexists (though no single society is particularly ‘tolerant’). Some have even likened The Red March to an ongoing blood sacrifice that stimulates the land. Although the High Temple of Aerna and many Justicars are found in the Grand duchy, it is predominantly Green Church and friendly to the Wyld Faith.
The Spirit of the Wylde empowers this, overseen by the Druids of Rhyl.
The power of Grave Beckoning is tied to being bound to the Wylden in the north of Kaald and Rhyl.
Certain crops cannot be domesticated here, and many things found in the wild refuse to thrive under domesticated or wither in the face of organized harvesting – especially the Mushrooms of Rhyl.
Natures Wylden Power in Rhyl
The energy from the The Odyssey of Elancil’s Wound invigorated the Wylden anima power of the Great Forest of Rhyl that powers the The Autumn Wall through the Wylden Autumn Winds of Rhyl effect.