Evergreen Forest, The

= Description =

General
The Evergreen Forest is a vast expanse of elven woodlands. In the Evergreen Havens the goblins call it the cursed forest for their distrust of unchanging green plants in winter. Known as the Evergreen to the mountain tribes. And the more educated refer to it as the Elven lands. The dense forest is heavily pine or coniferous due to the higher elevation and colder temperature of the region.

Flora and Fauna
Bootbiter (Elf Grass) is a common nuisance in the Evergreen Forest. It’s thorny stem carves into boots and frequently results in a painful experience. The Elves frequently grow it in areas they don’t want trespassers. Another common plant in the region is the pitch pine, which woodsmen use for firewood rich is highly flammable sap. The sap can also be made into Dawnsap liquor. Sundust flowers are a powdery orange flower that is frequently steeped in hot water to make Sundust Tea. The black sour berries of the shadowbush are a good find when one is low on food in the late spring. The berries also make for a strongly flavored jam known as duskbutter and some elves ferment it into umbrine, a strong fruity wine.

The Evergreen Forest is home to many animals. Hunters prize the soft warm furs from the red tailed marmot for both quality winter clothes and as expensive luxury furs. The fanged moose is a large animal in the region that has prominent fangs it uses to fight off attackers and occasionally consume meat.

Guardians
The woodland is protected by sacred guardians, the most famous being the Kipin. Kipin is a strange mixture of an owl and bat, larger than a full grown man. It’s ability to fly silently combined with it’s bat ears and owl eyes make it very unnerving when spotted by travelers. The tribesmen have given it the title of the silent watcher.

Locations
Shanta Sel Ivae is a Wood Elven village in the Evergreen Forest. Home to around 200 Wood Elves, the village is centered around an elven shrine. The tribe is known as the Ivae and is led by a Chief with the guidance of a shaman.

= History = The Evergreen Forest is home to a number of elven tribes. These tribes have a number of conflicts and alliances between themselves. Skirmish wars between the tribes have happened consistently among the years. The Evergreen Forest has been in conflict with the Valoren Kingdom. The Shata Sel has recently opened relations with the Valoren Kingdom and welcomed Valoren travelers.

Among the Battlefields magical weapons, armor and items have been lost to the forest. It is not unheard of for elven relics to be found scattered among the rocks of a river or dug up accidentally by a passing traveler.