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The story of the '''Northern Ithmia''' is one of strife, and one of healing. Sister to the [[Western Ithmia|Western]] and [[Eastern Ithmia]], she can be a gloomy place to wander, but the wild beauty and intriguing mysteries of this place emerge if you look closely enough. One such secret, now revealed, is a fallen marble idol, once the hiding place of the [[Infernus Occulum]], an ancient artefact involved in the birth of [[Keresis]], Goddess of Vengeance.
The story of the '''Northern Ithmia''' is one of strife and healing. Sister forest to both the [[Western Ithmia|Western]] and [[Eastern Ithmia]], the Northern Ithmia can be a gloomy place to wander, but her wild beauty and intriguing mysteries emerge with closer inspection. One such secret, now revealed, is the fallen marble idol that once hid the [[Infernus Occulum]], an ancient artefact involved in the birth of [[Keresis]], Goddess of Vengeance.


Northern Ithmia is bound on the west and south by the [[Zaphar River]] and its tributary; and on the north and east by roads. Populated by a variety of wildlife, including elk, [[tengu]] and [[lamassu]], the forest is watched over by the [[forest spirit|spirit]] [[Thalia]]. [[Sallust]], a wretched old man, has made his home in this forest. Travellers may also encounter the small but dangerous [[buckawns]], who scout the area from their home base nearby in [[Forest Watch]]. Located at the heart of the forest is the city of [[Hashan]], Crown of the Ithmia.
The Northern Ithmia is bound on its west and south sides by the main stream and a tributary of the [[Zaphar River]] and on its north and east sides by roads. Populated with a variety of wildlife, including elk, [[tengu]] and [[lamassu]], the forest is watched over by the [[forest spirit|spirit]] [[Thalia]]. [[Sallust]], a wretched old man, also makes his home in this forest. Travellers may also encounter the small but dangerous [[buckawns]] here, who scout out the area from their nearby fortress in [[Forest Watch]]. Located at the heart of the forest is the [[city]] of [[Hashan]], Crown of the Ithmia.


In the 220s, Hashan experienced a great deal of [[Expansion of Hashan|expansion]] from its more secluded nature as a small village into an urban city. Claiming portions of the forest and then destroying them to make way for the growing city, the project greatly angered [[Gaia]], the Earthmother, and left many forestals begrudging both the citizens and their [[patron]], [[Twilight]]. But as time passed the Ithmia began to heal, and the land to recover. Many saplings can now be found throughout the forest, growing bravely as a testament to the ongoing cycle of life and the forest's ability to overcome hardship.
Starting around 220 A.F., Hashan began experiencing a great deal of [[Expansion of Hashan|expansion]] and transformed from a secluded, small village into an urban city. Claiming portions of the surrounding Northern Ithmia and then destroying them to make way for the growing city, Hashan's project for expansion greatly angered [[Gaia]], the Earthmother, and left many [[forestals]] begrudging both the citizens of Hashan and their [[Patron]], [[Twilight]]. As time passed, however, the Ithmia began to heal, and the land recovered. Many saplings can now be found growing bravely throughout the forest, testaments to the ongoing cycle of life and the Northern Ithmia's ability to overcome hardship.


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