Ashwick: The Town of Shadows and Secrets

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To outsiders, Ashwick is little more than a fading dot on the map of Black Veil County. Its weathered, moss-covered buildings seem to sink into the surrounding forest, as though trying to escape notice. But to those who know its story, Ashwick is a place steeped in intrigue, riddled with forbidden knowledge, and bound by an unspoken pact with the unknown.


A Town Built on Mystery

Ashwick’s founding is shrouded in uncertainty. Unlike the other towns in Black Veil County, there are no clear records of who established it or when. The town simply appears in historical documents, already established, its residents known for their peculiar customs and craftsmanship.

The town flourished briefly during the 1700s, becoming known for its skilled woodworkers and blacksmiths. However, whispers began to spread that Ashwick’s prosperity came at a price. The woods surrounding the town were said to be cursed, and strange artifacts crafted from the trees began to appear—objects too intricate, too perfect to be the work of human hands.

The Relics of Ashwick

Ashwick’s reputation as a place of secrets solidified with the discovery of the Ashwick Relics—a collection of strange objects unearthed during an excavation in the town’s central square.

The relics included:

  • A Carved Obelisk: Covered in symbols that no scholar has been able to decode.
  • The Ashwick Box: A small wooden box with no visible hinges or openings, yet it emits a faint hum when held.
  • The Lantern of Ashwick: An ornate lantern that flickers with an unearthly blue flame, said to reveal hidden paths in the forest.

The discovery of these relics coincided with the start of The Great Rift. Some believe the relics were cursed, their unearthing unleashing the fog and the horrors that followed. Others think the relics were a warning, ignored by the town’s leaders in their hunger for power.

Life in Ashwick Today

Few people live in Ashwick now, and those who do keep to themselves. The town is eerily quiet, its cobblestone streets overgrown with moss and ivy. The forest has reclaimed much of the land, and strange markings can still be found carved into the trees as if the woods themselves are keeping watch.

  • The Residents: Known for their reserved nature, Ashwick’s remaining residents rarely welcome outsiders. They are quick to warn visitors about venturing into the forest after dark.
  • The Forest Paths: Locals say the woods are alive, their paths shifting to trap those who enter without permission. The sound of cracking branches and faint whispers are common, even when the air is still.
  • The Abandoned Workshop: At the edge of town lies a dilapidated workshop once used by Ashwick’s master craftsmen. It’s said to house unfinished relics, though no one has dared to enter for decades.

Legends of Ashwick

  1. The Watchers in the Woods
    The most persistent legend claims the forest surrounding Ashwick is inhabited by shadowy beings known as The Watchers. These figures are said to observe anyone who enters the woods, their glowing eyes following trespassers until they leave—or until the forest decides they won’t.

  2. The Pact of Ashwick
    Locals whisper that Ashwick’s founders made a pact with an unknown entity, trading their souls for the knowledge to craft the relics. The town’s current state is said to be the price of breaking the pact, leaving Ashwick cursed to fade into obscurity.

  3. The Blue Flame Lantern
    The Ashwick Lantern is said to still burn in the workshop, its light capable of revealing hidden paths and truths too terrible to bear.

Would You Visit Ashwick?

Ashwick may be fading from memory, but its secrets are far from forgotten. For those brave—or foolish—enough to explore its overgrown streets and whispering woods, the question remains: What price are you willing to pay for forbidden knowledge?


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