Valdmörk

Valdmörk is a fictional location featured in the fantasy novel "The Eye of the World" by Robert Jordan, the first book in the Wheel of Time series. It is a dark and ancient forest situated in the eastern part of the continent of Randland. The forest is known for its ominous atmosphere and the dangerous creatures that are said to inhabit its depths.

The main characters, a group of young villagers from Emond's Field, are forced to travel through Valdmörk as they flee from pursuers. Their journey through the forest is fraught with peril, highlighting its reputation as a place of darkness and fear. Within Valdmörk, they encounter various threats, including Trollocs, a monstrous race serving the Dark One, and the shadowy presence of the Dark One's influence.

The forest serves as a significant setting for the early development of the protagonists' journey and introduces the pervasive threat of the Dark One. It is depicted as a place where the natural world is corrupted and twisted by evil. The characters experience intense fear and disorientation within its oppressive confines, further emphasizing its sinister nature. Valdmörk represents a significant obstacle and a testing ground for the young heroes as they begin their quest.