black and filled with gritty flakes, that, though occuring throughout the entire country, are most prevalent there, bordering the [b]Forest of Bones[/b], so named for the incredibly resilient trees, with bark, wood, and foliage in shades of white and pale grey, that compose it.

The mountains, meanwhile, contain a veritable labyrinth of caves, underground rivers (a number of which lead to the sea, allowing certain cleverly made ships to pass beyond their borders), and perhaps entrances to a true underrealm, though if such portals exist, they have not yet been explored... And given the dangers inherent in such things, likely will not be without orders from the queen.