The Duskcreek is an immense shadowy river bordering the Western edge of the Emberwood. It is immense in width as well as volume. Some say this river was carved by the sword of Annam with so much power that it now serves as a direct connection to the Shadowfell. Some legends even purport that in the depths of the river's source, one can become lost in the Plane of Negative Energy.
To travel the path of the Duskcreek is to travel in eternal dimness. All light, even that of the ever-burning brush fire of the Emberwood, is suppressed. The feeling of being watched is universal to the Duskcreek's inhabitants, though permanent inhabitants are few and far between. Travelers often go missing passing through the Duskcreek. Among the many interesting phenomenon of the Duskcreek is seen through the eyes of children. Many children who have travelled through the Duskcreek have woken their parents crying that there were men surrounding their camp. The parents of these children have never confirmed the existence of these groups, but every child who has reported these men have drawn nearly identical men, near featureless, entirely smoothed over, and pure grey. Only a few adults have reported seeing these creatures, and only ever over their shoulder and only ever for a moment.Â