Rumors from the North ...

... whisper of a long feud between ancient Treants and their Halfling Druid gaurdians against the blood-thirsty Orcs from Fire Mountain erupting into a tempest. For many years the two sides have fought, but recent clear cutting incursions spurred on by Ogre-Magi Warmonger hoards have brought the issue to a head. Does this news mean good or ill tidings for the merchant troupes from Zethul that ply the area? Only time will tell.