Howling Rise

Howling Rise is a large city that sits deep within the massive forest that comprises the southern portion of the Outer Lands. It was founded by The Circle of the Howling Tree, and was named after the Howling Tree, a massive tree with holes throughout that create a howling sound whenever the wind picks up. Together with the local Rangers and Farmers, the Circle has shaped Howling Rise into a bustling Nature City.

Howling Rise's structures make use of the trees, hills, and cliffs nearby to incorporate into their design. There are buildings hosted both on ground level and up in the trees, magical bridges and other forms connecting them all.

The city has around 60,000 citizens, with a guard of approximately 2,000. There is also a small cadre of elite guard known as "The Shrieking Eagles." These 20 druids are known their ability and preference for changing into giant eagles whenever swooping into combat.

Government
Howling Rise is led by nine individuals sent from the three ruling bodies of the city. The Circle of the Howling Tree, The Council of Wardens, and the Farmers. Each group sends three individuals to sit on the council of nine, and often times these three individuals are the most elderly of each group.

The Circle of the Howling Tree
The Circle of the Howling Tree is the druid circle that originally founded the city of Howling Rise. They are all devout followers of the god Soltarus. The Circle is led by their three elders (an elf, human, and halfling), Narita Sylandal, Grondel Markin (who can be a hipster dickhead sometimes), and Cera Smalltoes.

The Council of Wardens
The Council of Wardens is made up of Rangers that reside in The Hollow, a natural hovel that has formed in the base of the Howling Tree. It is ruled by three elders, two humans and a half-elf, Alexander Dalca, Kristof Banik, and Aurelia (Jelen) Rogers, respectively.

The Farmers
The Farmers are a coalition of all farmers across the southern expanse that take to making ties with Howling Rise. The three head farmers are three humans, Taric Bunderbill, Tera Flowerstill, and Brack Tillman.