In the shadow of a huge mountain, this low valley is right at the border of the Fog. A huge wall, constantly maintained, keeps the Fog back and allows the lower valley to grow food.
The town of Shadowvale proper sits further up, truly in the mountain's shadow. Far enough below the snowline to not suffer from constant snow, there is still commonly a bite to the air.
The Town is controlled by a small council of eight members. One member is elected to there post each year, and the chair is often unofficially tied to another position, such as the head of the town's Cog Guard, the Headmaster of the Shadowvale Orphanage and the Commander of the Town Wall.
In the event of a Council Deadlock all eligible voters are called on to vote upon the issue, although this is unusual.
Notable locations include the Palatori Hotsprings, the Temple of Old Gods, the Airdocks and the Orphanage.
Cog Guard: One of the notable oddities of Shadowvale is the Cog Guard, a unit of Tinkers who protect the town. Each Tinker, with his mechanical servants, is a unit unto himself, and contribute significantly to the defence of the town.