Sildonis, the Wizard of the Wood

[Havard]

I suspect that the Wizard's Wood is some kind of nexus point to the Fey Realm. Whoever holds the position of the Wizard of the Wood seems to have command over Pixies, Treants (Ents) and other Sylvan creatures. Perhaps he is some kind of gatekeeper to the Fey Realm?

I don't see it that way. I don't think there is a "fey realm" in Blackmoor. The Wizards Wood is a creepy enchanted wood wherein the superberry trees grow. The wizard who is able to master leaving and entering the wood gains access to the berries and all the wealth and power that distilling the berries grants. It is a powerful, magical wood for sure, but I don't see it being any kind of gateway.

Both are valid interpretations, but mine is cooler

Arneson makes no references to a Fey Realm, but the FFC specifies that the Wizard of the Woods commands Pixies and other Sylvan creatures. It seems likely that they obey him because of his position. It also seems equally likely that the position of Wizard of the Wood is linked to the mastery of the Wood itself. Because of this, I am convinced that the Wizards Wood is a place of power for the Fey.

As to a Fey Realm, it is a common element in Fairy mythology. Blackmoor also borrows heavily from Arthurian myths, so this fits well with the concept of a Avalon.

Superberries dont play much of a role in my Blackmoor as I find the idea pretty silly. Dont get me wrong, I totally see where that idea is coming from, but I prefer a fairly serious, mythologically loaded Blackmoor with more light-hearted or humorous elements moved way into the background.

YMMV

-Havard