Jorla Forest

The Jorla Forest is a densely wooded area surrounding the Castelle, the capitol of Borviverlia. Poaching is illegal within the boundaries of the forest, as the game which lives there is considered property of High General Bese. Occasionally, hunting licences within the forest are granted - usually as a reward from the High General for particularly outstanding service to the Empire.

Geography

A thick and ancient forest. Much older than the human city of Castelle which has grown up near it. The trees grow close together, and in some places are so dense that sunlight barely reaches the forest floor.

Fauna & Flora

The forest is home to many creatures, both mundane and magical. Wild boar are plentiful, as are deer and rabbit. Wolves also make their home here, though they tend to avoid human interaction and are rarely seen. But on clear nights, their howls can be heard mile away.
Jorla Forest is also home to families of unicorn, though in recent years, these have been seen less and less. It is a local legend that High General Bese's mount is a tamed unicorn. Whether true or not, Bese does nothing to dispel this rumor, saying it adds to his mystique.
One particularly interesting rumor involves the existence of a massive, white stag, much larger than should be able to move freely among the dense undergrowth of Jorla Forest. Locals claim that eating the heart of the white stag confers immortality, and that other parts have similarly strong magical properties.

Type

Forest

Location under

Borviverlia

Owning Organization

Borviverlian Army