Far Chetwood Battle of Five Armies & The Third Age of Middle-Earth The current year for our Middle-Earth campaign is set during the year of 2946 of the Third Age. Inspired By J.R.R. Tolkien

The Far Chetwood is a large, untamed expanse located in the remote northeastern corner of Bree-land, distinct from the more settled southern and northern Chetwood areas closer to the villages. It lies north of the ridges that define Archet Dale and south of the cold waters of the lake Nen Harn, bordering the wilder lands of the North Downs. This deep woodland is a place of serene, if somewhat monotonous, natural beauty, characterized by vast quantities of maple trees and a general lack of significant landmarks, offering little to the passing explorer beyond a humble pond and a sense of isolation. It is a large, wild space that feels genuinely remote and forgotten, a peaceful spot for fishing or quiet exploration, far from the main roads and populated centers of Bree-town and the Shire.

However, the Far Chetwood's isolation makes it a haven for various unsavory elements and natural threats that do not frequent the safer, more "tame" parts of the forest. While major strongholds are absent, the area has been known to host formidable bands of the Blackwold brigands, who use the seclusion to establish camps and plot raids on nearby settlements. Furthermore, the natural wildlife here is less docile; explorers may encounter a monstrous brood of spiders, hostile wargs, and even a remote wood troll lurking in the deeper woods, making travel through the Far Chetwood a dangerous endeavor. The wilderness here is truly untamed, a stark contrast to the managed farmlands just to the west.