Nessian Wood
The vast wilderness of the Nessian Wood is considered Nylea’s domain. Its trees are as old as the world, twining together to form an impenetrable canopy shielding the wood from Heliod’s angry glare. Their roots stretch deep into the earth, and some say they drink from the Rivers That Ring the World, the waters of the Underworld. All manner of wild and magical creatures dwell in the Nessian Wood, far from the reach of human civilization.
Nylea allows limited hunting in the Nessian Wood, but she has been known to kill those who poach without her permission. Setessa’s Bassara regiment helps the god keep an eye out for such illicit hunters, as well as any intruders who might bring danger upon the polis.
Unlike the more coastal areas of Theros, the Nessian Woods are a vast expanse of green. The trees are incredibly tall and thick, several acting as watchtowers for the Priests of Nylea that dwell in the woods.
Forest shrines honoring Nylea are found in the woodlands of Theros. These places have few features made of stone or steel. Instead, the druids and nymphs who care for the shrines use magic to direct the growth of plants, producing beautiful natural altars, sculptures, and shelters. These creations, wondrous as they are, don’t dominate the layout of a shrine, since Nylea and her worshipers prefer to let nature flourish untamed at her holy sites.
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The manse of the Nessian Wood stretching far beyond that of any polis in Theros and covers most of the eastern portion of the continent. It is wild and untamed, very similar to the Fae Realm. In fact, there is said to be a portal to the Fae Realm within the forest, guarded by some of Nylea's most devout and powerful warriors. Life flows abundantly within the forest and many a fey creature makes their home in the forest. It is the perfect display of the beautiful ebb and flow of the seasons and the stages of life.
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