| Ksh'ravan |
| "Terrible Forest" |
| Within the Kingdom of Vanyanin Aran'dor lies Ksh'ravan, or the Terrible Forest. People do not travel into the forest, for it is said to be haunted and filled with things only from one's nightmares.
However, there is a legend of a mad old man who has lived in the forest since, well . . . since as long as anyone can remember. There seems to be some evidence of this however, because there are odd "roadways" and such throughout the high treetops. There are odd contraptions, and metal things on wheels, and gliding devices throughout the winding trees of Ksh'ravan. Some of these travelways and contraptions can be seen peeking out of the tops of the forest from a distance. But, no one has ever traveled far enough into the depths of the forest to find out whether or not the old man lives there. It is also said a band of gypsies live deep within the forest, for haunting music can sometimes be heard drifting through the trees in the dead of night. Of course, this could also be coming from the old man who lives there. Again, no one knows for sure. Also, a race of Elves are said to live within the forest. There are stories to confirm that this may not be fictitious. Apparently, there may even be a member of this race residing in the Great Walled City even now. There have been reports of animals, of sorts, breeds that have never been spotted or seen anywhere else on Or'anya Kaimelor, living within the forest. Disfigured horses, giant arachnid-like creatures, and some possible humanoid creatures. There have been glimpses of these, as well. And usually, the viewer has returned chalk white, shaking, and refusing to go into detail. You may have to find out yourself. |