Last of the Willow People
The Osseries believe that they wiped out the Mirdenlows, the witch clan who could transform into willow trees, when they took their land. The truth is that the clan realized their power was worse than useless against the fire-slinging Osseries and decided not to fight. Most simply intermarried with their neighbors. Some, however, fled far from the Barrier Range and settled in the strange land of Gore. A few linger in the hills (10.19) near the Castle of the Sack Man (09.19).
The Mirdenlows lie low now, but some offer their services as spies for various Lords Sanguine. A Mirdenlow named Sheemie has been spying on Sulgrim and his troll knights (08.21) for Lady Mataran for several years. She has concealed herself in the overgrown castle garden and monitors military capabilities and movements. Mataran sends snickersnees or outsiders to communicate with her. Maratan hopes to drive the troll from the keep and return it to the hands of a worthy Lord Sanguine.
Hooks
- Does the power to become a willow tree ever surface in any other witch clans?
- What is their relationship, if any, with their frightening neighbor?
- Where do other Mirdenlow spies operate? Are any posted in Thring and beyond?