The Black Shroud
The Black Shroud
Map of The Black Shroud
- Type
- Region
- Within
- Aldenard
- Connects to
- Thanalan (S),
Coerthas (NW),
Gyr Abania (NE)
“The Black Shroud is a forested region located in the northern part of Eorzea. Gridania, one of the starting cities, is located in The Black Shroud.
— In-game description
The Black Shroud is a region in Aldenard. It is also sometimes known as the Twelveswood.
The region connects to Thanalan in the southwest, Coerthas to the northwest, and Gyr Abania to the northeast.
Zones
Gridania
- Main article: Gridania
- See also: Old Gridania
- See also: New Gridania
Central Shroud
- Main article: Central Shroud
An area bordered by lakes with shallow streams flowing through it and a clifftop area in the west. Connects to every other region of the Shroud, including a ferry to the Lavender Beds Residental District. The Chocobo stables at Bentbranch Meadows are a key feature of the area. Home to various logging Unspoiled Nodes.
North Shroud
- Main article: North Shroud
An area with rivers and valleys that divide up the area. Ixali encroach on the region from the north and the border with Coerthas, leading to the construction of archers' watchtowers known as Spires.
East Shroud
- Main article: East Shroud
A wooded area with fallen treetrunk passages and rope bridges, which is home to the Sylph. Hawthorne Hut serves as a turn-in point for Grand Company Leves. The marriage location The Sanctum of the Twelve can be found here.
South Shroud
- Main article: South Shroud
A rugged area with small gullies, hills, and cave entrances. Home to the former civilization of Amdapor, the founding city of White Magic. Connects to Eastern Thanalan to the south.
Lavender Beds
- Main article: Lavender Beds
The Residential District attached to the region. Can be entered by ferry from the Central Shroud, or after completing 
Where the Heart Is (The Lavender Beds), reached directly from Gridania by Aetheryte or Ferry.
Instances
- Tam-Tara Deepcroft
- Thousand Maws of Toto-Rak
- Haukke Manor
- Amdapor Keep
- The Lost City of Amdapor
- The Striking Tree (Hard)
- Urth's Fount
