Aalen Forest

The Aalen forest was first discovered in modern times by Haidion, the Wanderer. It is a massive forest of colossal redwoods, nestled below the Western Vashnar range. A variety of animals make their home in the forest, including rabbits, foxes, mighty grizzlies, and the feared basilisks. Additionally, two unique species of butterflies, the funeral duskywing and the morningcloak, are native to the Aalen, remnants of the now-destroyed Garden Landmark. Other inhabitants include Ranthal, a druid who spends his days picking mushrooms, Furze, the Lumberjack, his wife Sherily, and Ti'lanen, a Mitran priest who lives in the small chapel at the northern edge of the forest. The Tsol'aa have built their racial home here, a village of tree houses in the centre of the forest. They are ruled by their king, Tu'eras, and his mother, Celaabi. They sell a food known as waybread, famous for its ability to stay fresh for long periods of time, and various native Tsol'aa garments in Tsalinas' clothing shop. Also, the commodities wood, cloth, and elemental ice can be purchased in the local commodity store, and two impressive steeds, an imposing boar and a majestic stag, can be bought in the stables.

To the southwest of the forest lies the Muurn river valley, where adventurers can purchase ferry rides to the islands of the Sapphire Ocean. The forest is bordered on all other sides by the treacherous Vashnars, and there is only one known path that leads over the mountains. A small stream makes its way through the trees just south of the Tsol'aa village, and a small Shrine of the Hunt can be found in the northern jungle.