The Old Forest is a mysterious and dangerous woodland located east of the Shire and west of Bree. It is known for its shifting paths and ancient, ill-willed trees — few who enter return without stories of paths that move and trees that whisper in the dark.
Geography
The Old Forest is bordered by the Hay Gate to the west (the Shire boundary), and the Barrow-downs to the east. The Withywindle river runs through its heart, and the ground grows increasingly tangled and twisted near its banks.
Notable inhabitants
Old Man Willow
Old Man Willow is a tree-beast — either an Ent or a Huorn — whose heart has turned black with evil. He lives in the Old Forest and is known to sing walking creatures to sleep so that he can then kill them. Willow is very powerful and best avoided by lower-level players.
Old Man Willow drops the Blue Crystal, an item sought by Hero-level players.
In MUME
The Old Forest is a mid-level zone where players can encounter aggressive tree-creatures and other wildlife. The paths can be confusing, making navigation a challenge in itself.
See also
- Old Man Willow — The powerful tree-beast dwelling within.
- Shire — The homeland of Hobbits to the west.
- Bree — The nearest town with services, to the northeast.
- Blue Crystal — The notable drop from Old Man Willow.
Places
Shire · Bree · Rivendell · Moria · Lothlórien · Fangorn · Isengard · Mirkwood · Grey Havens · Blue Mountains · Misty Mountains · Trollshaws · Anduin Vale