Vester Forest

Vester Forests is a woodland region with the Dukedom of Vester, that crosses into the territory of Eskarya.

History
First discovered by the Adventurer's Guild of Eskarya, the forests were known to be prowling with Demons that ventured south from the Sanctuary within the hills. One of the first locations found in the forest was that of Vester Keep, which would later become a bastion of defence agains the Demon forces.

Known to Eskarya, the forests in southern Elysia are under the influence of the Archfey Kalandaer, as noted within Kalandaer’s Folio of the Ripplebark Forest. Though his influence was dwindled and waned since his entrapment in a demi-plane at the hands of Vyodros.

Description
Much like Tornka Forest, the trees grow high in Vester Forest, with reaching branches and canopies that leave much of the forest in shadow from the sun. Deep fey magic seems to linger in the woods, as shadows and whispers wreak havoc with the minds that wander these woods. Corrupted further still by the presence of Demons, whom still linger in the woods and prey upon lumberjacks, foresters and hunters in the Empire of Eskarya.

The forest was far-reaching, compact, and prospering. Its canopy was contested by spruce, hazel, and hickory, and cascading lights bouncing between the leaves allowed for disorderly herbs to use the nut and seed covered grounds below.

Bundled branches grasped the occasional tree, and a range of flowers, which claimed quiet corners, added playful elements to the otherwise brown scenery.

A hodgepodge of beastly noises, belonging mostly to small creatures, added life to the forest, and drowned out the croaks of frogs in the nearby ponds.