The Herzog of Ahlissa, however, is also keen to use this wood as cover for raids to the south. He assiduously cultivates the clans of forest goblins, trolls and ogres in the wood. He also supports Sunndi outlaws who take refuge along the southern edge of the forest. Both sides try to win the help of the various other woodland creatures in the forest such as satyrs, treants and centaurs.