One of the most popular travel routes in Nevriande cuts right through the heart of Bear Hollow, making this town a wonderful place for weary paws to rest their tired paws and fill their bellies with mead or food. It isn't uncommon for Bear Hollow to be renowned for its hospitality, and most residents are eager to greet new faces and sell their wares or services.

Due to the lucrative nature of living in a forest, one of the two of Bear Hollow's greatest focuses when it comes to work is lumber. From cutting down trees to processing them and chopping them for various uses, Bear Hollow consists of expert lumber workers and foresters who have learned the art of productivity when it comes to woodworking.

Along with the tree industry, the Greenwood Forest is flourishing with life year round. From the largest moose to the smallest lemming, the hunters of Bear Hollow have learned to hunt, stalk, trap and process various kinds of prey and their meats and body parts. The residents of Bear Hollow believe in using every part of the animal, and thus have learned to excel in their trade.

One of the most personal and heart-warming traditions in Bear Hollow is the printing ceremony. When a resident reaches adulthood, completes their apprenticeship or - if they are an outsider - is formally welcomed into the community, they are given the honor of leaving their mark on the great stone. 

Using a permanent paint mixture crafted specially for this purpose, they press their paw against the surface of a large marking stone, creating a print that will remain there for years to come.

The ceremony is primarily reserved for those who were raised in Bear Hollow or intend to make it their permanent home, serving as a final step in claiming their place among its people. However, on rare instance, a visitor or newcomer who performs a significant service for the village may also be invited to add their pawprint; embodying the gratitude and belonging the village so cares for. 

Every spring, after the final thaw, Bear Hollow observes a five-day celebration honoring the trees that sustain their way of life. The festival centers on apprentication for nature and the balance of life and death, giving and receiving. During this time, villagers gather beneath the old trees that surround the town and offer quiet thanks to those that still stand and those who have been felled. 

As a part of the tradition, seeds from the oldest trees are planted in the clearings where their predecessors one stood. Some choose to do this alone, enjoying privacy and retrospection, while others form small groups to tend to the new saplings together. Participation is encouraged but never required and no one is judged for how they wish to observe the days.

This is also a personal time for families, couples or friends; many plant a tree together to symbolize their shared bond, believing that as the tree grows, so too does their connection. 

The Burning Bear Festival, held at the cusp of Autumn, is a celebration rooted in the rhythm of the natural world. As dusk falls, villagers gather in a secluded clearing where a giant figure of wood and straw, resembling a bear, stands ready to be set aflame. The village does this to allow a moment to honor a plentiful summer and a preparation for the coming winter. Throughout the day, the air is filled with the scent of food as villagers share dishes and meals with one another. Laughter and stories are passed between neighbors and visitors, while young run and play, their faces painted with ash from the fire.

When the bear is reduced to glowing embers, it is tradition for the villagers to collect the charcoal from the burned-out husk of the bear. These bits of charcoal will be saved and later used to write special letters on parchment. These letters are often sent to loved ones or kept in private places as personal reminders or writings.