The Briar

"The Briar" is the home of the Briarwolves, a small pocket of forest hidden within Hodenwold. The Briar is named for the tangles of thorny briarvines that grow and surround the area, providing not only a boundary marking for the Wolves' territory, but also protection and a conduit for the magics of the Ancestors.

The Briarvines
Briarvines are thick and thorny brambles that surround The Briar, They are the sacred plant of the Ancestors - not only do they grow strong with the magics of the Ancestors, but they also teach us valuable lessons - to grow strong, to be tenacious, and to defend ourselves against those who would harm us.

The Briarvine is an important part of the Briarwolves' lives, protecting us, teaching us and providing for us, and as such it is depicted proudly on our sigil.

The Briarhearts
Briarhearts are the flowers of the Briarvine. Blood red and spiky, these flowers are filled with the magical power of the Ancestors. They are poisonous to all living things, and eating one results in severe agony. Usually death follows from a result of the poison, but if the Ancestors approve of the person's courage and strength of heart, the mortal will recover feeling stronger and more connected with the spirit world than before.

The Briarmelon
Briarmelons are the fruit of the Briarvine. Most of the magic of the flower has been used up in the growing of such a large fruit, and as a result the poison that remains in the fruit is fairly weak. Members of the pack who have been initiated (and thus have an immunity) can consume the Briarmelon in complete safety, but outsiders not immune to the poison should seek a healer immediately if consumed.