Silvanion Forest
"The Forest spirits guard us and in return, we treat their homes as ours. The forest thrives due to them, and affords us a quiet place to meditate in peace. More people should appreciate the beauties and bounties of nature " Druidmaster Ulranar Vindralas, talking about the Silvanion forest and the role of humans in protecting it.The Silvanion Forest is a large forest in the lush Arval Valley. full of the gifts of the wild and containing much secrets that imperial scientists are eager to find out. Considered as the southernmost extension of the Greenglade Forest , the Silvanion forest is special in that it contains a much higher number of fae and forest guardians than anywhere else in the Greenglade forest. It is also special place for not just druids but also soldiers of the Silvanion legion who train with the numerous forest guardians and magical fae here. Druids who train in this forest are found to be much stronger in their control over the natural forces and elements, having been trained and strengthened by the wild fae who give part or sometimes even all of their power to them. Even normal soldiers of the Silvanion legion have at least some knowledge in manipulating nature energy, which they combine with their physical fighting skills to deadly effect. In their spare time, the druids meditate in the forest and help to keep it safe and pristine from anyone who may try to harm it. As with all other places on Elladia, the corruption has not spared Silvanion and rather, it has specially targeted it. The beasts in the forest are being corrupted and mutated into horrifying new forms and the very landscape is changing. Bodies of water are being corrupted and infested by all sorts of parasitic and deadly wormlike creatures. The worst part is that the very guardians and spirits of the forest who once kept it safe are being corrupted and brutally murdering any human that may cross their way. The druids and all those who live in this forest as well as the inhabitants of the Arval Valley. have to prepare themselves. They must hold out and brave the nightmare that seeks to destroy them. For soon, the very world and natural forces around them will turn to destroy them and cast them into oblivion
Geography
"The forest was the true description of wild, untamed beauty. Spirits fluttering here and there, keeping the environment pristine and safe. This place should be visited at least once by everyone in their lifetimes." An excerpt from the journal of scientist Taron MalkorasThe Silvanion forest is an incarnation of the wild and untamed beauty of Elladia's nature. Tall confierous trees stand ever strong, being the pillars of the forest. Whilst travelling through the forest, one might also see forest spirits fluttering to and fro, and might occasionally even come across a majestic and gigantic forest guardian. However, as long as the forest is not harmed without asking for prior permission from the guardians, the forest guardians and spirits are generally friendly and help out travellers if they feel lost or have some other problem.
The Silvan Lakes
"The Lakes were another beauty to behold. I met a few forest guardians there who invited me to relax with them . As soon as i stepped into the water, i felt a calm serenity rush through my mind and my body felt like it had ascended to heaven. This forest truly is a place of wonder Taron Malkoras, talking about the lakes in the Silvanion forestThe Silvanion forest is dotted with countless lakes, being a diverse ecosystem on their own. Like the rest of the Greenglade Forest , these lakes seem to have some sort of magical property, with crystals surrounding them and the water having mysterious magical effects. Whats special about these lakes in the Silvanion forest however is the fact that they are inhabited by forest spirits and guardians, who seem emit a form of 'signal' periodically that causes more and more crystals to spring up and change the landscape. This has rather piqued the interest of Imperial scientists who were eager to know about this mysterious effect. After being allowed permission to do some research on water fairies and guardians, imperial scientists found that these fairies were of a mutated variant, who somehow mutated into their present form and gained this ability. To this day, scientists have still been trying to figure out the cause of their mutation but one theory prevails amongst them that a different kind of crystal might have caused them to mutate into their present forms.
The Silvan caves
"Besides the mutated fairies, i found the crystal forests practically the same as everywhere in the greenglade forest. But the caves were something i had never seen before. They are unique and rich in everything be it flora and fauna or environment or just their feel. I will have to ask the professor for setting up a research station here when i get back" Taron Malkoras, talking about the caves in the Silvan forest in his journalThe Silvan caves are yet another wonder of this majestic forest. Inside this caves, one may find various types of bioluminiscent beings who dance to here and fro, displaying a beautiful show of lights. Large sections or even certain entire caves may also be filled with magical crystalline growths. At the centre of each cave, there usually dwells a particularly large and strong forest guardian, who supervises the other guardians and spirits in the cave to keep it clean from any corruption. There are many other phenomena unique to the caves, which has made imperial scientists be in a sort of craze to discover more of this forest. There are a number of research stations present in these caves as of present, each conducting various sorts of experiments and research about this enchanting environment
Fauna & Flora
"The forest fairies, never have i seen any creature like them. They represent the true beauty of nature in its purest and wildest form. An amazing species to observe and learn more about if you ask me" Taron Malkoras, talking about the forest fairies of the Silvanion forestPerhaps the most fascinating beings to lurk in this forest are the forest fairies, who serve as the guardians of this forest. They are magical beings who claim to come from the "great mother" and are sworn to protect her bounties from intruders. Forest fairies can roughly be divided into two groups
Forest spirits
Forest spirits are the more none physical and apparition like forest fairies in the Silvanion forest. They mostly help out the forest guardians in their work, but are potent fighters themselves when it comes to defending the forest. Forest spirits are also known to bind their soul and essence to a druid and gift them with their power either for a limited amount of time or even permanently in some cases, allowing them to achieve feats that would be impossible for someone of their rank.Forest guardians
Forest guardians are the more larger and physical variant of forest fairies. Forest guardians are not a single species per say but are rather unlike their nonphysical cousins in the sense that there exist many different species of forest guardians like centaurs, crocolisks, forest apes, forest titans etc. They often lead their forest spirit brethren into battle against intruders, but often take advice from them as well on what to do to conserve the forest.Natural Resources
"Steel? Nah. Real Arvalians roll with Lignium. Try to break something thats harder than steel and also something that regnerates over time" Sergeant Alric, talking about the strength of LigniumDespite being not as rich with heavy metals like other regions, the Silvanion forest has one resource which has made the Imperium go crazy over it. That resource is nothing other than Lignium. A variant of wood that is stronger than even steel and regenerates over time if provided with the right nutrients, Lignium is widely used in the armor of Silvan legion soldiers and often is also used in their weapons. Lignium has also been known to contain magical properties, such as increasing its strength when certain nature magic spells are applied to it
Druids of the Forest
Silvanion forest is home to a large number of druids who meditate and train with the forest fairies that are found here. The Druids help the forest fairies in their daily mission to keep the forest clean and pristine, and agressively root out any sort of corruption found here. Silvanian druids are also known to have a much stronger control over the forces of nature, which makes them invaluable whilst fighting in forested environments. They also train aspiring druids the ways of controlling the very forces of nature themselves, so that one day they may grow up to be potent druids themselvesA training ground
The Silvanion forest also serves as a training ground for the soldiers of the Silvan legion. Here, their trainers are not only regular humans but also include the forest fairies, who present a potent challenge to an aspiring silvanian soldier. In the forest, comradeship is of utmost value and instructors often put an emphasis on this part to improve teamwork between the soldiers.
Alternative Name(s)
The Fairy Forest.
Type
Forest, Boreal (Coniferous)
Owning Organization
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