Shaded Woods

The Shaded Woods is a location in Dark Souls II.

Description
The Shaded Woods is a sprawling forest which leads to many areas. Upon coming to a bonfire in a ruined, circular stone structure, the player will see three directions to go. The left path leads to Aldia's Keep; the path forward leads to the Shrine of Winter which in turn leads to Drangleic Castle; and the path to the right takes you through a densly fogged forest to the Shaded Ruins. Further past the area boss, Scorpioness Najka, is Pharros Gates.

Adjacent Locations

 * Majula
 * Doors of Pharros
 * Shrine of Winter
 * Aldia's Keep

Bonfires

 * Old Akelarre: After gaining access to the Shaded Woods by using the lever previously blocked by Rosabeth of Melfia, the bonfire is in a room to the left of the stairs.
 * Ruined Fork Road: Simply follow the path from the first bonfire, and you will naturally come across this bonfire.
 * Shaded Ruins: From Ruined Fork Road, take the eastern-most door, and when the fog sets in, hug the wall to the left. In order, you will happen upon the Head of Vengarl, and then a staircase to another area. The bonfire is at the top of these stairs.

Characters

 * Creighton of Mirrah
 * Head of Vengarl
 * Darkdiver Grandahl
 * Manscorpion Tark
 * Weaponsmith Ornifex

Respawning

 * Lion
 * Basilisk
 * Golden Lion

Non-Respawning

 * Giant Basilisk

Boss

 * Scorpioness Najka