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Hidden just beyond the influence of Saramoth's civilization, a forest grows with unhindered alacrity. Many explorers have sought its legendary wonders, and have been driven mad in the search, or else returned a shadow of their former selves. Frauds claim to have used the forest as a fountain of youth, hustlers sell imitations of its legendary plunder. And elven children, raised upon bedtime stories of a place that never ceases growing, intrigued by tales of lives as short as seasons, look west, and wonder...

Geography

Location of legend, some elven fairy tales tell of a forest alive with new growth, supposedly hidden fare west of Bansch strait, of the edge of most maps. This location should be just north of the Eternal Desert, and south-ish of the Tempestua mountains. It is unknown whether this location would be an island, continent of its own, or extension of any known landmass. Sailors exploring eastwards report feirce storms and an ocean without end or currents.

Fauna & Flora

The life in Yangi Dunyo is supposedly holds a plethora of strange or outlandish beings, all living and dying at an astonishing rate. Dubious accounts say the animal life in the forest live a few days each, from great cats that climb trees to hunt birds, preyed upon by snakes that glide through the underbrush. Great falcons supposedly lay an egg one day, and then die of old age the next. Trees grow fast enough to carry a man away from the ground, but will wither within the year. Theorists suppose this area could have been created by a runaway spell from the elves, and invigorating charm that got out of control. Explorers have never managed to bring back specimens from the "lost paradise" as the humans have called it, and most authors claiming to have visited the place have been discredited as mad or frauds.

Natural Resources

One author, a member of the Mądrość Głupców, claimed that the trees grew with a force that ripped gems out of the ground, and when they dies these gems rained down upon the ground. If explorers claims about the short lifespans of the islands flora and fauna, then meat there would be plentiful and rarities such as snake venom or bear talons would be in ready supply.

Alternative Name(s)

Yangi Dunyo

Type

Forest, Jungle (Tropical)