The Arux di Vutha Kevessa (valley of the black spines), vutha kevessa arux (black spines valley), is so named for the dead trees that rise up around the valley.
Looking as black spikes stabbing the horizon, the sparse 'forest' spreads around the valley perimeter similar to patchy facial hair.
The resident dragon Petron'ex holds domain within the under ground of this valley.
Open Secret
The surrounding kingdom of the Cloud Spires is mostly spared from incursion for one reason or another, some assuming for pact with the Council of Wyrms. Folks simply avoid the "dead tree valley by the shore" at all costs.