The Úr-Isles

The Úr-Isles, commonly referred to as the Bear Isles or Wolish Isles, are a gathering of islands east of The Great Oak. They are considered the homeland of the Children of Wol, and are said to have formed where Wol fell after being thrown from The Oak by Tyrgar. The islands are named after the great úr-beasts who inhabit them, larger and more ferocious than those in the rest of The Mortal Realm. That said, the Children of Wol have found relative peace with the beasts, and only rarely is there conflict between them.

Environment
Although not as freezing as the white-tipped peaks of the surrounding mountains, the rather sizable islands are still bleak compared to the rest of The Midlands. Wind travels easily over the waters, and rain tends to gather overhead. The islands are filled with hills and small mountains of their own, all covered in woods, and although there are flatter expanses, it would take some days' travel to reach them from shore.

Inhabitants
The Úr-Isles have a far greater concentration of Sons and Daughters of Wol than the rest of The Mortal Realm. As Children of Wol tend to like their peace, villages are still distanced far away from one another. Rather than going out to settle new villages, younger generations instead opt to take their immediate family with them to live a day or so away from the village. Thus, the villages still serve as gathering points for talk and trade, but without intruding on the solidarity of those living in and around them.