Breaking through the brambles, you find yourself in a misty grove. This alone would be unremarkable, but you quickly realize this place is settled. Dwellings are built around trees and large mushrooms, and the paths are lit by blue, glowing fungi. Dragons are at work all around, happily chattering with one another. One passing you close by sees you, and turns to greet you.
“Welcome to the Cimmerian Garden, traveler? Won’t you stay for a while?”
And if you want to keep your mind unmuddled by dark forces, you’ll turn and run-

The Cimmerian Garden was founded by Cordius and Ametris, two dragons fleeing the fragmentation of their clans, who took refuge in one of many murky nooks in the Tangled Wood. But the two of them soon discovered the unique properties of their refuge’s mists: while they could see through them with no issue, as could the wildlife and other shadow dragons, dragons of other elements found themselves blind and lost in its territory. Only those blessed with a great number of eyes could navigate, and even then their vision was limited compared to a shadow dragon’s. Realizing the great defensive benefits of such a feature, the two named their little corner of the world the Cimmerian Garden, growing their population through refugees, wanderers, and some children of their own.
But those hatched in the Garden are as blind outside its mists as far-flung dragons are within,
The Cimmerian Garden is very much still trying to find its footing in the world. Currently, nearly half of its population is devoted simply to producing food and basic materials for the rest of the clan, whether through cultivation within its borders or gathering outside the mists. About a fifth of the Garden’s population works to defend it, whether through physical prowess or magical might. However, their work has not been needed much yet, so they also assist with labor and other things.
Except for the Guardians, who all claim the Garden as their charge, and insist on doing nothing but patrol. As for the mages, every single one has sprouted dark, feathered wings, lined with clusters of eyes,
Beyond its essentials, the Garden also has a small number of academics, and some dragons dedicated to being diplomatic envoys. Its people prefer to have peaceful relations with others, and many would describe it as a reassuring place, home to a happy and safe community- though there’s still the usual mild trickery shadow dragons are so fond of.
Even the Gaolers are peaceful, having abandoned their duties. And the borders of the Garden grow and grow. Something is wrong here. This is no happy haven- it’s a dwelling of the Sha-
Come visit the Cimmerian Garden! If you can’t see, you’ll have a guide to help you along. And there’s nothing they love more than friendly visitors… except perhaps a new friend!

Hi! Welcome to my clan! My name is Val, and I'm a bit of a lurker, but I'm trying to work on getting clan lore sorted out. Despite the sinister goings-on I may be writing, I'm still friendly, if sort of shy. Hope you enjoy reading what I've got!